For a train journey, you can measure out crushed aniseed sprinkles at home and add them to a slice of bread or a cracker, rather than opening a jar while you’re travelling. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g jar, not as individual mini portions. If you want something ready to eat without any preparation, an individually wrapped snack is a better fit, but it won’t be crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You want to take crushed aniseed sprinkles with you on a slice of bread, rusk or cracker. You can measure out a portion from the 270 g jar at home. If you’re taking the sprinkles separately, you’ll need a tightly sealed container.
You want to take a single portion without measuring out the sprinkles first. Check the product name carefully: the 270 g jar of De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo is not a mini portion. De Ruijter Kleintjes, with spreadable toppings, are not crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You want to know in advance how much sugar your portion contains and which allergens are listed. Albert Heijn’s product information gives 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g portion; Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label when you buy it, too.
When taking crushed aniseed sprinkles on the train, the key things to consider are how to pack them without making a mess, portion size and ingredients. These will help you decide whether to prepare something at home or choose a different snack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping things tidy | Check whether you can make a sandwich at home or put loose sprinkles in a tightly sealed container. | I want to take food out of my bag without spilling loose sprinkles; for around 45% of consumers, ease of carrying is the top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the pack weight with the 6 g portion listed by Albert Heijn. | I want to set aside one sweet serving in advance, rather than spooning it out of a jar on the train; portion control comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the current allergen information and check the amount of sugar per portion. | If I need to keep an eye on ingredients, I want to know what this topping contains before I set off; around 22% of consumers make this their priority. |
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo comes in a 270 g jar. That’s different from an individually wrapped portion for one journey.
If you’re looking for an individual portion, check the product name and pack size. If you choose the jar, measure out what you want to take at home.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a topping. If you don’t want to prepare anything while travelling, you’ll need a separate container for the sprinkles and something to eat them on.
Make a sandwich at home, or take a cracker and a sealed portion with you. If you want to eat straight away without preparing bread with a topping, choose a different snack.
A small portion doesn’t change the ingredients: Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Albert Heijn gives 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g portion.
Check the current label if you need to check ingredients or allergens, and compare nutritional information on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g or per portion.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is the 270 g product variant listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g jar.
Jumbo also lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g jar.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list it in a 270 g jar, not as an individual mini portion. If you’re looking at other portion packs, check the product name: the De Ruijter Kleintjes listed contain spreadable toppings and are not crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Albert Heijn lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g portion of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Compare this with the amount you actually use, and check the current nutritional information on the packaging.
Yes. Jumbo lists wheat starch as an ingredient and includes wheat and cereals containing gluten in its allergen information. Check the current label before making a choice based on allergens.
Make a sandwich at home or take a measured portion in a tightly sealed container. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin, so take your empty packaging with you if there isn’t a bin within reach.
