Who is this useful for?

Organisers of a birth or children’s party

For rusks, cakes or a buffet, the colour you want and the number of servings are key. Jumbo lists Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties from De Ruijter, each in a 330 g pack.

Large families and group shoppers

If you’re catering for lots of people, it helps to work out how many whole packs you’ll need based on the expected number of servings. Albert Heijn lists 22 servings of 15 g per 330 g pack of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

Anyone buying for guests with a food allergy

Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking the latest label information if you have a food allergy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which aniseed sprinkles you want to serve and how many people you’re catering for. Then check the pack size and the label for your chosen variety.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Quantity Use 15 g as a guide to calculate the number of servings, then round up to whole packs. Albert Heijn lists 22 servings for its 330 g pack of Feestmuisjes. When I’m preparing rusks for lots of people, I want enough sprinkles without ending up with too much left over; quantity is the top priority for roughly 42% of consumers.
Colour and product type Choose the colour you want and check whether you’re looking for whole or crushed aniseed sprinkles. For a celebration, I want the sprinkles to suit what I’m serving; around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice.
Label and storage Read the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date on the current packaging. Check how to keep your supply dry. When I’m buying for guests with a food allergy or keeping packs in stock, I want to be able to check the label carefully; this is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing how many packs to buy without counting servings

    According to Albert Heijn’s serving information, a 330 g pack contains 22 servings of 15 g. At a buffet, the amount each person uses may vary.

    First count the expected servings, then round the quantity you need up to whole packs.

  • Choosing a colour before the occasion is confirmed

    Pink-and-white, blue-and-white and Feestmuisjes are separate varieties. A supply in a specific colour may not suit a different celebration.

    Decide on the colour you want before working out how many packs to buy.

    Packs in a specific colour could be left over if your plans change.

  • Confusing sweets with aniseed sprinkles for rusks

    Kantinewinkel.nl lists a 1 kg product called Joris Muisjes in its sweets category. The name alone doesn’t make it comparable to traditional sugar-coated aniseed seeds.

    For a bulk pack, check the product description, category and ingredients.

  • Skipping the label on a familiar product

    Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.

    Every time you buy, check the allergen information on the pack if you’re shopping for someone with a relevant allergy.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Brand behind the Feestmuisjes, colour varieties and Gestampte Muisjes mentioned here.

  • Jumbo and Albert Heijn include details such as pack weight and label information on their product pages.
  • The Feestmuisjes and colour varieties mentioned come in 330 g packs; Gestampte Muisjes are listed in a 270 g pack.

Jumbo

Retailer listing several varieties of De Ruijter Muisjes.

  • The range includes Feestmuisjes as well as pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties.
  • A product listing doesn’t necessarily mean an item is in stock at a particular shop.

Albert Heijn

Retailer with product information for 330 g packs of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

  • The page lists 22 servings of 15 g, which can help you plan how much you’ll need for a group.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so it’s important to check the label on the pack.

PLUS

Retailer listing 270 g packs of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The listed pack size helps distinguish this product type from the 330 g colour varieties.
  • Gestampte Muisjes aren’t necessarily interchangeable with whole sprinkles when the product type matters.

Aniseed sprinkles for larger groups

This blue-and-white 330 g pack is a good fit for an occasion where you want that colour. If you’re catering for a larger group, work out in advance how many packs you’ll need.

De Ruijter Muisjes Blue & White, 330 g pack

De Ruijter Muisjes Blue & White 330 g

A good choice for a celebration where you want blue-and-white sprinkles; you may need several packs for a larger group.

Pack size: 330 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging when you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How much aniseed sprinkles do I need for a large group?

Use 15 g per serving as a guide: Albert Heijn lists 22 servings per 330 g pack of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Multiply the number of servings you need by 15 g, then round up to whole packs. You may need more if you plan to use generous amounts.

What should I check if someone has a wheat or gluten allergy?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of label information if you have a food allergy.

How should I store several packs of aniseed sprinkles?

Keep the packs somewhere dry and check the best-before date on the packaging. Seal any opened pack tightly and check that the remaining packs are undamaged.

Is a 1 kg bag called ‘muisjes’ suitable for rusks?

Not necessarily: the name is also used for sweets. Kantinewinkel.nl lists 1 kg Joris Muisjes in its sweets category, so if you’re looking for traditional sugar-coated aniseed seeds, check the product description and ingredients.