If you’re looking specifically for crushed aniseed sprinkles for your family, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, in a 270 g pack, is the product to consider. Check the certification mark on the packaging if Fairtrade certification is a requirement. If Fairtrade chocolate is your priority, you could look at Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur, in a 380 g pack, but chocolate sprinkles are not the same as crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread, and don’t want to use chocolate sprinkles as a substitute? Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack, and the product is also listed by Albert Heijn.
If chocolate spread is an acceptable alternative, you could look at Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur. Fairtrade Original lists a 380 g pack; check the certification mark and the information about the ingredients used on the packaging.
When shopping for several people, pack size and how much you use per portion both matter. Check the latest nutritional information and seal an opened pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles carefully; the Voedingscentrum recommends storing it in a dry place.
First, decide whether you need an aniseed flavour and this exact type of product, or whether Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles would also suit you. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information of the product you actually want to buy.
A good fit if: you specifically want crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread.
Consider: if Fairtrade certification is a requirement, don’t rely on the product name—check the certification mark on the pack.
A good fit if: you want a chocolate topping and Fairtrade cocoa and sugar are important to you.
Consider: chocolate sprinkles have a different flavour and aren’t the same product as crushed aniseed sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Exact product type | Check that the pack says ‘Gestampte Muisjes’ and read the ingredients. | If I want aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread, chocolate sprinkles aren’t what I’m looking for. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this exact product type. |
| Fairtrade chocolate | Check the current certification mark and read what the packaging says about cocoa, sugar and any mass balance claims. | If I’d rather buy a chocolate topping, I want to know what the Fairtrade certification covers. Around 33% of consumers put this need first. |
| Shopping and portions | Check the pack size and compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion on the label. | When shopping for several people, I want to estimate how long a pack will last and how much topping we use at a time. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur is a chocolate topping. If you’re expecting crushed aniseed sprinkles, you’ll be choosing a different type of product.
Before comparing packs, decide whether aniseed is essential or whether a chocolate topping would also suit your household.
A product name or listing in a supermarket range doesn’t, on its own, tell you which certification applies to that particular pack.
If Fairtrade certification is a requirement, check the certification mark and the accompanying information on the current packaging.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredient, nutritional and allergy information can change. So, if you need to avoid an allergen, the information on the pack you’ve bought is important.
Check the allergen information on the packaging before serving, even if you’ve bought the product before.
If you’re looking for this exact type of product, Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
Fairtrade Original sells Hagelslag Puur, a 380 g chocolate topping.
Albert Heijn lists both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur on its product pages.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack and Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur in a 380 g pack.
No. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur are different types of product: one is crushed aniseed sprinkles, while the other is chocolate sprinkles. If Fairtrade certification is a requirement for you, check the certification mark on the pack you buy.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly shown on the label; Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.
Seal the pack carefully and store it in a dry place, as the Voedingscentrum recommends. Also follow the date and any other storage instructions on the packaging.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and consider how much you actually use per portion. The Voedingscentrum lists 11.9 g of sugar and 60 kcal for a 15 g portion of muisjes; check the latest nutritional information on the pack for the product you choose.
