Who are the different varieties for?

If you’re looking for a small supply for yourself

If you occasionally sprinkle aniseed sprinkles on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, the box size could help you decide. Jumbo lists 270 g boxes of Gestampte Muisjes alongside 330 g varieties.

If you’re buying for a special occasion

If presentation matters, you could consider a celebration variety or a blue-and-white or pink-and-white one. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these alongside crushed aniseed sprinkles.

If you want to check the label

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values matter to your choice, read the information on the pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn lists wheat in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before doing your weekly shop, first decide how many aniseed sprinkles you’ll use. Then choose the presentation you want and check the label for that particular variety.

What to consider What to check before buying Who this matters to
Pack size Compare the 270 g box of Gestampte Muisjes with the 330 g varieties listed, and think about how much you use. I only occasionally sprinkle a few aniseed sprinkles on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, so I don’t want a bigger box than I need. Having the right amount in stock is the priority for around 44% of consumers.
Colour and occasion See whether a celebration variety, blue-and-white or pink-and-white option suits the look you’re going for. For a treat, I mainly want the colour to suit the occasion. The occasion is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Label information Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen, and check the storage advice too. I want to know what’s in the aniseed sprinkles before choosing a colour or box size. For roughly 23% of consumers, checking the label matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘single bar’ means a box of aniseed sprinkles

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list aniseed sprinkles in 270 g and 330 g boxes. Searching for a bar doesn’t tell you what product format you’ll get.

    Check the product name and pack size before placing your order.

  • Automatically choosing the biggest box

    A 330 g box gives you more aniseed sprinkles than the 270 g crushed variety. If you only use them occasionally, that difference matters when stocking up.

    Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use, and check the best-before date on the pack.

  • Choosing based on colour alone

    A coloured variety won’t tell you anything about its ingredients or allergens. Albert Heijn lists wheat among the ingredients of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

    Read the label for the exact variety you’re buying, even if you’ve previously used a different box from the same product range.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter is the product brand featured here; Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS are shops that list different varieties. A mention here doesn’t guarantee that a product will be available at another time.

De Ruijter

The brand behind the crushed aniseed sprinkles and celebration and coloured varieties discussed here.

  • The varieties let you choose between a crushed topping and a colourful presentation.
  • Check the pack size and label for each variety; according to Albert Heijn, Feestmuisjes contain wheat.

Albert Heijn

A shop with an online selection of different De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • The selection includes crushed aniseed sprinkles as well as celebration and coloured varieties.
  • Check the current pack size for your chosen variety when you buy.

Jumbo

A shop that lists 270 g boxes of Gestampte Muisjes and 330 g coloured varieties.

  • The listed pack sizes make it easy to see the difference between the varieties shown.
  • Check which variety is available when you do your shop.

PLUS

A shop that lists crushed aniseed sprinkles and coloured varieties from De Ruijter.

  • The range gives you options to compare a crushed variety with a coloured one.
  • Check the pack of the variety you actually choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Which aniseed sprinkles should I choose if I mainly use them myself?

A 270 g box of Gestampte Muisjes is an option if you want a smaller box and don’t need a particular colour theme. Jumbo and PLUS list this pack size; before buying, think about how often you use aniseed sprinkles.

Can I choose De Ruijter Feestmuisjes if I want to avoid wheat?

Don’t assume they’re wheat-free: Albert Heijn lists wheat in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, and don’t draw conclusions about other varieties from this label.

What should I look for if I often use aniseed sprinkles as a bread topping?

Check the nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen, including the sugars per 100 g, and decide how much you’ll use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that sweet toppings can sometimes contain a lot of sugar; the colour or pack size alone won’t tell you anything about this.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles after my weekly shop?

Keep the box in a dry place and follow the best-before date and any additional instructions on the pack. Check this information again if you buy a different variety.