Who is this choice relevant to?

Fans of dark chocolate

You’re looking for sprinkles with a stated cocoa percentage so you can compare different options. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur.

Buyers of traditional muisjes

You want an aniseed-flavoured topping for something like rusk or bread. According to Jumbo’s ingredient information, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains aniseed; cocoa isn’t listed as an ingredient.

Shoppers looking for a quick top-up

You want to buy one suitable pack, so you check the pack size and current availability before placing your order.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for aniseed or cocoa. Then compare the cocoa percentage, pack size and availability of the option that suits your taste.

Crushed aniseed sprinkles

Choose these: if that familiar aniseed flavour is your priority.

Worth noting: cocoa isn’t listed in the ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo.

Dark chocolate sprinkles

Choose these: if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles and want to compare the stated cocoa percentage.

Worth noting: chocolate sprinkles aren’t a type of crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Cocoa content Compare only the cocoa solids percentages stated for the specific product. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur and 43% for De Ruijter Royaal extra puur. If I’m specifically looking for cocoa, I want to compare a stated percentage rather than go by the name alone. This is a priority for around 50% of consumers.
Quick top-up Check current availability and the net weight of the pack. For a top-up shop, I want a pack I can order that’s the right size for my needs. This is a priority for around 30% of consumers.
Aniseed flavour Check the product type and ingredients: Jumbo lists aniseed in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. For rusk or bread, I specifically want the familiar flavour of muisjes, not chocolate. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this aniseed flavour.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark muisjes’ are chocolate sprinkles

    The ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo include aniseed, but not cocoa. This means they aren’t suitable if you’re looking for a stated cocoa content.

    Check that the product description really is for chocolate sprinkles and that it states a cocoa percentage for that particular product.

  • Treating a higher cocoa percentage as a measure of nutritional value

    A cocoa percentage alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a product contains.

    To compare nutritional value, check the nutrition information per 100 g too, and bear in mind the portion you use.

  • Assuming muisjes and chocolate sprinkles contain the same allergens

    The products reviewed differ in their ingredients and allergens: the crushed aniseed sprinkles mentioned contain wheat starch, while milk and soya are listed for the dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

  • Planning a quick purchase without checking availability

    A product page doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to order the pack when you want it.

    Just before checkout, check the availability and delivery option for the variant you’ve chosen.

Brands compared

De Ruijter

De Ruijter features in this comparison with both crushed aniseed sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles – two different types of topping.

  • Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for Specials Intens Puur and at least 43% for Royaal extra puur.
  • Cocoa isn’t listed among the ingredients for the crushed aniseed sprinkles at Jumbo. Check allergens separately for each variant.

Venz

Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, 400 g, as an option in its range of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • The 400 g pack gives you a clear size to compare with the amount you need.
  • If a particular cocoa content is important to you, check the percentage on the pack of this Venz variant.

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Hagelslag XL puur and AH Pure chocoladevlokken as separate sprinkle products.

  • You can compare chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes as two different product types.
  • For the specific variant, check the cocoa percentage and allergens if they matter to your choice.

Dark chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy

This selection of Joybuy products features dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking for a chocolate topping for their top-up shop, rather than aniseed-flavoured muisjes.

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g

An option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles rather than crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Pack size: 390 g. If a high cocoa content is important to you, check the percentage on the label of this pack. Before buying, also check current availability and allergen information.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles the same as dark chocolate sprinkles?

No. The ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo include aniseed, but not cocoa; dark chocolate sprinkles are a different type of product. Choose according to the flavour and ingredients you’re actually looking for.

Which of the chocolate sprinkle varieties mentioned has a higher cocoa content?

Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur and at least 43% for De Ruijter Royaal extra puur. These percentages apply to these specific varieties; check the label if you choose a different pack.

Which allergens should I check in muisjes and dark chocolate sprinkles?

Always check the variant you choose: the crushed aniseed sprinkles mentioned contain wheat starch, while milk and soya are listed for the dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label.

How should I store these toppings after buying them?

Follow the instructions on the pack you choose. The product information consulted for crushed aniseed sprinkles says to store them in a dry place; for the dark chocolate sprinkles, it says to store them in a cool, dry place and close the pack after use.

Does a higher cocoa percentage mean chocolate sprinkles are more nutritious?

No. The cocoa percentage alone doesn’t give you the full nutritional picture. Also compare the stated sugar and fat per 100 g, as well as the portion you use.