Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if you want to serve sugar-coated aniseed with coffee: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If reducing sugar is more important than the aniseed flavour, you could switch to chocolate sprinkles; the AH and Céréal varieties discussed contain 43 g and 15 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, but they are not crushed aniseed sprinkles. If you’re sharing them, check the allergen information too, and take note of Céréal’s warning about excessive consumption.
If you want to sprinkle crushed aniseed sprinkles over rusks, bread, yoghurt or cupcakes to serve with coffee, their distinctive aniseed flavour is part of the appeal. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed.
If you’re mainly comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g, you could also consider lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles. Just bear in mind that this means swapping aniseed for a chocolate product.
When you’re sharing a coffee spread, wheat, milk, soya and ingredients such as polyols may affect your choice. The information that matters will depend on your guests and the product you’re serving.
First, decide whether the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles is essential. Then compare the nutritional information for possible alternatives and check what your guests can eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and check which product type and ingredients the figure applies to. | I want to serve a sweet topping with less sugar, even if it doesn’t taste of aniseed. For around 42% of consumers, reducing sugar is the top priority when making this choice. |
| Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it | Check whether it’s crushed, sugar-coated aniseed and decide how much you want to sprinkle over each portion. | I want to keep the flavour and look of crushed aniseed sprinkles on a rusk or as a topping to enjoy with coffee. Around 33% of consumers put this first in this situation. |
| Allergens and tolerance | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; for Céréal, also look out for the warning about excessive consumption. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I’m putting on the table. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
The AH and Céréal alternatives discussed are chocolate sprinkles. They don’t replace the aniseed flavour or product type of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Before comparing nutritional values, decide whether you want to serve aniseed or are happy to switch to chocolate sprinkles.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Hagelslag melk minder suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Melk hagelslag. Céréal states that its product contains 79% less sugar than standard milk chocolate sprinkles. These claims use different reference products.
To compare the products themselves, check the stated amount of sugars per 100 g and read what each claim is based on.
Albert Heijn lists 44 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag melk minder suikers, along with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Keep the packaging handy when sharing these at a coffee spread, so guests can read the ingredients and warning.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat starch; the chocolate sprinkles discussed contain milk and, in Céréal’s case, soya too. Even a small portion may lead a guest to check the ingredients.
If you know someone has an allergy, ask what information they need, read the current packaging and keep different toppings separate.
According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is sugar-coated aniseed for toppings such as bread, rusks, yoghurt and cupcakes.
AH Hagelslag melk minder suiker 250 g is milk chocolate sprinkles, not crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Céréal Hagelslag melk minder suikers 200 g is a chocolate alternative for anyone who prioritises sugar content over choosing aniseed.
No. The lower-sugar varieties from AH and Céréal discussed here are chocolate sprinkles, while De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is sugar-coated aniseed. Choose by product type if you want to keep the aniseed flavour for coffee time.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Jumbo also gives 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving; when comparing portions, look at the amount you’ll actually serve.
Don’t serve them without checking the current packaging. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch among the ingredients for this variety and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Check the ingredients and the warning on the packaging before sharing these chocolate sprinkles with guests. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and 44 g of polyols per 100 g, as well as a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
