Choose muisjes if you fancy aniseed and a crunchy topping while watching Oranje. If you’re after a darker cocoa flavour, dark chocolate sprinkles are a better fit: muisjes and chocolate sprinkles are different types of product. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as sugared aniseed seeds; Jumbo states that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids. Check the latest label for allergens whichever option you choose.
If you’re after chocolate rather than aniseed for an Oranje evening, consider dark chocolate sprinkles. Jumbo states that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids. That percentage applies to this variety, not all dark chocolate sprinkles.
If you want to sprinkle muisjes on rusks or bread, Feestmuisjes offer that familiar aniseed flavour. Albert Heijn describes them as sugared aniseed seeds.
The type of product alone won’t tell you which allergens it contains. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. For De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur, the product information lists milk and soya and notes that lactose may be present. Always check the label on the pack you’re buying.
First decide whether you want to serve aniseed or chocolate. If you choose muisjes, then decide between whole and crushed varieties. Check the ingredients and allergens for every product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark cocoa flavour | Check that it’s dark chocolate sprinkles and look at the stated percentage of cocoa solids if flavour intensity matters to you. | I want chocolate rather than aniseed while watching the match; for around 45% of consumers, cocoa flavour is the main factor when choosing. |
| Traditional muisjes | Choose between whole and more finely crushed muisjes, depending on the texture you want to sprinkle. | I’m looking for that familiar aniseed topping on a rusk or for a treat; around 33% of consumers prioritise the muisjes experience. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the packaging. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the product; around 22% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are sugared aniseed seeds. So they won’t give you the chocolate flavour you might expect from ‘dark’.
If you want chocolate, look for dark chocolate sprinkles and compare the stated cocoa percentages of the varieties you’re considering.
The product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, while the information for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur lists milk and soya and says that lactose may be present.
Always check the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the packaging.
A product page doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to order your preferred variety when the match starts.
Check availability before you order, and decide in advance whether muisjes or another dark chocolate sprinkle will suit your taste.
This brand offers both muisjes and dark chocolate sprinkles, but they’re not interchangeable flavour options.
This shop’s muisjes range gives you a useful starting point for comparing classic varieties.
The product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes and Specials Intens Puur helps you tell aniseed sprinkles apart from chocolate sprinkles.
PLUS product information describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed aniseed sprinkles for use on bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.
These products are dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who prefers chocolate to aniseed muisjes while watching Oranje. They aren’t muisjes. Check the packaging if a particular cocoa percentage or allergen will affect your choice.
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A great choice if you want to sprinkle chocolate on the table for match night instead of aniseed muisjes.
400 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label.
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An option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles rather than aniseed-flavoured muisjes.
390 g pack. If the cocoa percentage matters to your choice, compare it on the label, and check the allergens.
Not De Ruijter Feestmuisjes: Albert Heijn describes them as sugared aniseed seeds. If you want to sprinkle chocolate while watching Oranje, look for dark chocolate sprinkles. Jumbo states that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
No, check each product separately. The product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur, it lists milk and soya and says that lactose may be present. Also read any cross-contamination warnings on the latest label.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’re using. The product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes says to store in a dry place; for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur, it says to store in a cool, dry place.
Check availability when you’re ready to order, especially if you’re looking for a particular variety for the match. Double-check the product name and label too, so you don’t accidentally choose aniseed muisjes when you want chocolate sprinkles.
