If reducing sugar is your top priority when shopping, don’t choose based on colour or a small serving of aniseed sprinkles. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte muisjes each contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re mainly after that familiar aniseed flavour on bread or crispbread, you can choose aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping. Otherwise, compare the label of an alternative spread.
You’re looking for a topping for breakfast or a coffee break on the go, and want to know how much sugar the product contains. Nutritional values and ingredients matter more to you than the colour of the sprinkles.
You want that distinctive aniseed flavour and crunchy topping on bread or crispbread. You choose aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping, not because you’re looking for a low-sugar product.
You want to check sugars, ingredients and allergens quickly while shopping. The information on the exact pack will help you decide whether that variety suits the occasion.
When choosing aniseed sprinkles or another spread for coffee or breakfast on the go, first decide what matters most to you: less sugar, ease of use or aniseed flavour. Then compare the labels of the exact products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients list for the exact variety. | When I have breakfast on the go, I want reducing sugar to matter more than the familiar taste of aniseed sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ease of use | Check the serving information and the storage and packaging instructions. | I want to use my spread without much preparation and store it properly afterwards; this is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and occasion | Choose the variety you prefer, and check its sugar and allergen information too. | For crispbread at a celebratory occasion, I want that familiar aniseed flavour, even though aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this flavour. |
Using fewer aniseed sprinkles doesn’t change their composition. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte muisjes each contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
First check the sugars per 100 g on the label, then consider how much you use.
A different colour or pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar a variety contains.
Compare the nutritional values and ingredients of the exact variety of aniseed sprinkles you want to buy.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte muisjes. This matters if you’re buying for someone with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.
Check the allergen information on the current pack before use.
De Ruijter offers products including Feestmuisjes and Gestampte muisjes, which can be used as a sweet spread or topping.
These peanut butter products are a different kind of spread to aniseed sprinkles, for anyone weighing up lower-sugar options with their coffee or breakfast. Compare the sugars and ingredients on the label of the product you choose; peanut butter doesn’t have the same sweet aniseed flavour.
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If you’re considering peanut butter instead of aniseed sprinkles on bread, you can compare the sugars and ingredients on the label. This variety comes in a 350 g pack. If you have a peanut allergy, check the label, and consider whether the packaging is practical for taking with you.
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This 350 g extra crunchy peanut butter is an alternative for anyone comparing spreads without choosing aniseed sprinkles. Check the sugars and ingredients on the label. If you have allergies, also check for peanuts and possible traces of milk, cereals containing gluten and soya; the product information recommends stirring before use.
Not if reducing sugar is your main priority: according to Albert Heijn’s product information, both varieties contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. A smaller serving doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
For each product, check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list, and take the serving size you use into account. If comparing Nutri-Scores, do so within the same product group; the score doesn’t replace the nutrition table.
For De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte muisjes, always check the current pack for wheat information. If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, always read the full allergen information for the exact variety.
Store aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and follow the storage and best-before information on the pack. If you’re taking them with you, choose a pack or container that seals securely.
