If you’re watching your sugar intake
You want to compare the nutritional information for the exact product before choosing a sweet topping. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Who is this relevant to?
Fans of traditional aniseed sprinkles
You’re looking for sugared aniseed for bread, crispbread, yoghurt or baking. For you, using them this way matters more than finding a product with less sugar.
If you’re planning a separate sweet course
You’re thinking of serving aniseed sprinkles alongside the rijsttafel, perhaps as part of a separate bread or dessert course, without treating them as an essential part of the meal.
What should you look for in aniseed sprinkles?
First decide whether you want a separate sweet addition. Then check which type of product suits the occasion and compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion on the current label. If a product claims to contain less sugar, check what it is being compared with. | If you’re mainly looking to cut down on sugar, compare the nutritional information for the right product rather than relying on its name; this is the priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Product type | Check whether you’re choosing sugared aniseed for bread or crispbread, or a soft sweet in the shape of a mouse. | If I want to serve aniseed sprinkles on crispbread, I’m not looking for a soft sweet as a substitute. Traditional use is the deciding factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Place in the menu | Consider whether you’re serving a separate sweet course alongside the rijsttafel, where aniseed sprinkles would fit. | For a separate sweet course, I want to choose something that suits my menu, rather than adding something just because of its name. This menu consideration is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a mouse-shaped sweet for aniseed sprinkles
Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed. The Joris product described by Snoep Dolce is a soft sweet made with maltitol syrup and gelatine; the two products aren’t necessarily suitable for the same uses.
Read the ingredients and product description if you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread. Choose a sweet only if you also want to serve sweets separately.
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Relying on a claim alone
A product name or claim doesn’t tell you by itself how much sugar your chosen variety contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that nutrition claims must be accurate.
Check the claim against the current nutritional information, including sugars per 100 g and per portion.
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Treating aniseed sprinkles as a standard part of a rijsttafel
The product description we reviewed lists bread, crispbread, yoghurt and baking as uses for traditional aniseed sprinkles. That doesn’t make them an essential part of an Indonesian rijsttafel.
First decide whether you’re serving a separate sweet course. If not, there’s no need to buy aniseed sprinkles just because they seem to fit the rijsttafel theme.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles among its sweet bread toppings, including Gestampte Muisjes and other varieties.
- The Gestampte Muisjes described are sugared aniseed, for use on bread, crispbread, yoghurt and in baking, among other things.
- Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for these Gestampte Muisjes; don’t assume the same figure applies to other varieties.
Joris
Snoep Dolce describes Joris Muisjes Suikervrij as a soft sweet in the shape of a mouse, not as traditional aniseed sprinkles for bread.
- The product description lists maltitol syrup and gelatine, which helps distinguish it from sugared aniseed.
- Before buying, check the current label and whether the product suits the occasion you have in mind; its name alone doesn’t make it a substitute for aniseed sprinkles.
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Frequently asked questions
Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a lower-sugar choice?
Not based on the variety described: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the current packaging when comparing nutritional information before you buy.
Is sugar-free confectionery called muisjes the same as aniseed sprinkles?
No. The Joris product described by Snoep Dolce is a soft sweet made with maltitol syrup and gelatine, while De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugared aniseed. Compare the ingredients and intended use, not just the name.
How can I assess a claim such as ‘sugar-free’ or ‘less sugar’?
Check the exact claim for the product you want to buy, and read the nutritional information too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says nutrition claims must be accurate; the information on the current packaging also matters when deciding what to buy.