Don’t choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a proven reduced-sugar option for your summer holiday: according to the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages, they contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If choosing a product with less sugar is your top priority, compare similar products per 100 g and check what any ‘reduced sugars’ claim is based on. Before you set off, also check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging.
If you want to take a sweet topping with you, compare the amount of sugars per 100 g rather than relying on a small serving size. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information before packing anything. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
If you plan to use it on your summer holiday, the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging are important. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo says De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes should be stored in a dry place.
If you want to choose a product with less sugar, start by checking the sugars per 100 g. Then make sure the allergens and storage instructions suit how you’ll use it on holiday.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare similar products per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a ‘reduced sugars’ claim requires at least 30% less sugars and an energy value that is the same as or lower than that of a similar food. | If I want less sugar, I look for a verifiable difference compared with a similar product, not just a smaller serving. This is the top priority for around 56% of consumers. |
| Wheat and gluten | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, you’ll want to check that the ingredients are suitable before taking the product with you. This check takes priority for around 22% of consumers. |
| Storage and portion size | Check the best-before date and store the packaging in a dry place, as stated on the label. Use serving information to work out how much to sprinkle, not to compare products with different serving sizes. | On holiday, I want to be able to store the topping somewhere dry and decide how much to use. This convenience matters most to around 22% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, but also 79 g of sugars per 100 g. A smaller serving does not change the sugar content per 100 g.
Check the nutrition table per 100 g, and assess any ‘reduced sugars’ claim by comparing the product with a similar one.
Serving sizes can vary from one product to another. So comparing sugars per serving is not the same as comparing the sugar content of the products.
Compare products per 100 g first, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises when comparing labels. Then consider how much you want to use.
Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The flavour or product name won’t tell you whether the topping suits your dietary requirements.
Check the current packaging again, even if you’ve bought the product before.
The storage advice given for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is to store it in a dry place. This does not specify a temperature limit for summer conditions.
Keep the packaging dry and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
De Ruijter makes the 270 g Gestampte Muisjes listed on the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages.
Albert Heijn provides product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
Jumbo provides product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this nutrition claim requires at least 30% less sugars and an energy value that is the same as or lower than that of a similar food. So check both the comparison and the nutrition table.
No, don’t treat this variety as proven to be reduced in sugar. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages list 79 g of sugars per 100 g; a small serving alone does not prove that it has less sugar than a similar product.
Compare products per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis when comparing labels; you can then use the serving size to decide how much you want to sprinkle.
Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, so don’t choose this variety if you need to avoid them. Always check the allergens on the current packaging before use.
Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Also check the best-before date and any additional instructions on the packaging.
