Choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g if you specifically want the crushed variety; Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g for that pack. If you’re mainly looking for a larger pack or a colour theme for a shared breakfast, the varieties we looked at are regular aniseed sprinkles in 330 g packs — not the same product form.
If several people want aniseed sprinkles, it helps to compare the pack size with how you plan to use them. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g as containing 45 servings of 6 g; this isn’t a recommended amount per person.
If the colour on the table matters, you could consider regular Feest Muisjes or blue and white aniseed sprinkles. Jumbo lists both varieties in 330 g packs. Check the product name if you’re actually looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles.
If you have questions about wheat, gluten or sugars, the current packaging matters more than the product name alone. The varieties we looked at list wheat; check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety you want to buy.
First decide whether you specifically want the crushed variety. Then compare the quantity you need, any colour theme and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare 270 g of Gestampte Muisjes with the 330 g packs of regular aniseed sprinkles we looked at. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g for the crushed variety. | If I’m having breakfast with several people, I want to work out how much we’ll actually use. For around 40% of consumers, having enough in the pack is the top priority. |
| Form and colour | Check whether the pack says ‘Gestampte Muisjes’, ‘Feest Muisjes’ or a blue and white variety; the last two are regular aniseed sprinkles. | For my themed table, presentation matters more than whether they’re crushed. Around 30% of consumers give colour and theme top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and compare sugars on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | If I need to check the ingredients, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen before putting it on the table. This is the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
The Feest Muisjes and blue and white aniseed sprinkles listed by Jumbo are regular sprinkles in 330 g packs. So, in this case, more in the pack also means a different product form.
If you’re specifically looking for crushed, sugar-coated aniseed, check the full product name and description.
A coloured variety might suit your breakfast table, but that doesn’t tell you whether its ingredients are right for your household. The varieties we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging before choosing a variety.
If you only share breakfast occasionally, you may have some aniseed sprinkles left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them in a dry place and sealing the pack tightly.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you plan to use and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened.
The product ranges we looked at include Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and regular coloured varieties in 330 g packs. For this breakfast choice, the difference between crushed and regular is more important than the pack weight alone.
If a blue and white colour theme and a 330 g pack suit your breakfast, you could take a look at these regular aniseed sprinkles. They aren’t a substitute for Gestampte Muisjes if the crushed form is your main requirement.
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An option for a shared breakfast if you’re looking for regular aniseed sprinkles in a blue and white colour theme rather than the crushed variety.
The pack contains 330 g. Wheat and gluten are listed for this variety; check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label when you buy it.
You can judge this by the number of people eating and how much you plan to use: Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. If you mainly want a larger pack, the 330 g varieties we looked at are an option, but they’re regular aniseed sprinkles.
Seal the pack tightly and store the sprinkles in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage advice on the packaging.
For your chosen variety, pay particular attention to the current ingredients and allergen information. The Gestampte Muisjes, Feest Muisjes and blue and white aniseed sprinkles we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten; don’t rely on the colour or product name alone.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and also consider how much you use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average sugar content of 11.9 g for a 15 g serving of aniseed sprinkles; this isn’t the same serving size as the 6 g listed by Albert Heijn for Gestampte Muisjes.
