Regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are not suitable for a breakfast with no added sugar. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, they contain sugar and glucose syrup; Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re mainly looking for aniseed flavour, you can choose them as a sugar-containing sprinkle topping. If you want a sweet topping with less sugar, you may need to look at a different product category and compare the ingredients, nutritional information and claim for the exact product.
If avoiding added sugar at breakfast is essential, regular crushed aniseed sprinkles are not an option. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes includes both sugar and glucose syrup.
If you’re mainly looking for an aniseed topping for bread, crispbread or yoghurt, you can choose the regular sugar-containing version. A sweet alternative from a different product category won’t necessarily have the same flavour or texture.
If wheat or gluten is a consideration for you, check the product packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch as an ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
A good fit if: you want to keep the aniseed topping and are happy to have sugar in it.
The trade-off: According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain sugar and glucose syrup, so they’re not suitable for a breakfast with no added sugar.
A good fit if: you’re looking for a sweet topping and are happy to swap crushed aniseed sprinkles for a different type of product.
The trade-off: Albert Heijn lists chocolate sprinkles labelled ‘less sugar’ or ‘reduced sugars’. This doesn’t confirm that the product is sugar-free, and it won’t necessarily retain the aniseed flavour.
A good fit if: avoiding added sugar matters more to you than having a sweet aniseed topping.
The trade-off: You’ll need to leave out regular crushed aniseed sprinkles. The Diabetes Fund suggests wholegrain cereals and yoghurt with fresh fruit as other breakfast options, though the flavour and texture will be different.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugar | Read the ingredients list and check the exact sugar claim for the product you’re considering. Also look at the sugars per 100 g and per portion. | I don’t want added sugar in my breakfast, and I don’t want to rely on the name of the topping alone. For around 50% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it | Think about whether you’re looking for an aniseed topping for bread, crispbread or yoghurt, or whether another type of sweet topping would also work. | I want to keep the aniseed flavour on my crispbread, even if that means choosing a sugar-containing topping. This flavour is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging for wheat and any other allergens relevant to you. If you’re choosing an alternative, read the full claim too. | If wheat is a concern for me, I want to know the ingredients before choosing a sprinkle topping. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
The name doesn’t tell you whether a product is sugar-free. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain sugar and glucose syrup.
If avoiding sugar is essential, compare the ingredients list, nutrition table and claim on the exact product packaging.
A claim such as ‘less sugar’ doesn’t mean a product is sugar-free. Chocolate sprinkles are also a different type of topping from crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Read the full claim and compare the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients of the product you’re considering.
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes includes wheat starch. This matters if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before making your choice.
According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g are crushed, sugared aniseed seeds for topping bread and crispbread, among other things.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and also offers a separate selection of sugar-conscious toppings from other product categories.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g under sweet bread toppings.
No. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain sugar and glucose syrup. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g and 4.7 g per 6 g portion.
No. ‘Less sugar’ and ‘sugar-free’ are different claims. Check the full claim, ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact topping. Chocolate sprinkles with less sugar are also not the same as crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat starch as an ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
According to Jumbo’s product information, store this version in a dry place. Also follow the use-by or best-before date on the packaging.
