If reducing sugar is your top priority, don’t choose the De Ruijter sprinkles discussed here as a reduced-sugar product: Feestmuisjes at Albert Heijn, Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo and Roze en witte muisjes at PLUS each list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Aniseed sprinkles can still work for your TV night if you enjoy the flavour or want a small topping. Compare other snacks on the same basis and check any sugar claim on the packaging.
If lower sugar content is your main priority, compare the figure per 100 g with that of a suitable alternative. The aniseed sprinkles discussed here don’t, by themselves, provide grounds for choosing a reduced-sugar product.
If you’d like to add a small amount of sprinkles to yoghurt or crispbread, for example, your choice will mainly come down to flavour and how you plan to use them as a topping. Using a small amount doesn’t change the product’s sugar content per 100 g.
Wheat is listed in the product information for Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes at Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before choosing a variety.
Before settling in for your TV night, decide whether less sugar, aniseed flavour or product suitability matters most to you. Then check the label for the information relevant to your choice.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the nutrition information, and check what the product is being compared with if a claim is made. | If reducing sugar is your main priority, you’ll need a figure you can verify before considering another snack as an alternative. Around 50% of consumers say reducing sugar is their priority. |
| Aniseed flavour and topping | Choose a variety that suits what you want to decorate, and decide how much you’ll use. | For a small topping with a snack, aniseed flavour matters more than a sugar claim. For around 33% of consumers, flavour and decoration are the main reasons for considering aniseed sprinkles. |
| Allergens and portion size | Read the latest allergen information and check the portion and packaging details on the label. | If you avoid wheat or gluten, you’ll want to check that the product is suitable and how much you’ll use for your snack. Suitability and portion size are priorities for around 17% of consumers. |
A smaller amount of sprinkles contains less sugar than a larger amount of the same product, but the sugar content per 100 g stays the same. Each of the varieties discussed here lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
If you want to use aniseed sprinkles as a topping, decide on your portion beforehand. If you’re specifically looking for a lower-sugar product, compare the nutrition information per 100 g.
A festive name or presentation doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains.
Read the nutrition information and ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g, as portion sizes can vary between manufacturers.
Albert Heijn’s product information for Feestmuisjes and Jumbo’s for Gestampte Muisjes both list wheat.
If you avoid wheat or gluten, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying, even if you already know the variety.
The range discussed here includes Feestmuisjes, Gestampte Muisjes and Roze en witte muisjes.
A shop with product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes.
A shop with product information for several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties, including Gestampte Muisjes.
A shop with product information for De Ruijter Roze en witte muisjes.
These Joybuy products are cakes and biscuit bars for anyone looking beyond aniseed sprinkles for a snack. They don’t replace the flavour or decorative use of aniseed sprinkles. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check any reduced-sugar claims on the packaging.
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An option if you’d rather have individually wrapped cakes than aniseed sprinkles as a topping for your TV night.
The product name states 184 g and 8 sachets. Check the nutrition information per 100 g and what the ‘Reduced Sugar’ claim is based on.
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A snack from a different category if you’re not looking for aniseed sprinkles to top your TV snack.
The product name states 526 g. Check the nutrition information per 100 g on the packaging and what product the ‘30% Less Sugar’ claim is compared with.
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An option if you’d prefer a biscuit bar rather than aniseed sprinkles as a topping for your TV night.
The product name states 6 bars. Compare the sugars per 100 g and check on the packaging what ‘Less Sugar’ means for this variety.
The nutrition information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes at Albert Heijn, Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo and Roze en witte muisjes at PLUS doesn’t support that: all three list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Assess any other variety using its own packaging and comparison basis.
Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutrition information, and also check the ingredients and how much you plan to use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g, as manufacturers can choose different portion sizes.
Before buying, read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. The product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes at Albert Heijn and Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo lists wheat; don’t rely on the name ‘muisjes’ alone.
Store them in a dry place and seal the packaging securely after use. Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the packaging of the variety you buy.
