Those looking for a rich cocoa flavour
You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than the aniseed flavour of traditional muisjes, and want to compare the stated cocoa content.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Walkers taking a little something sweet
You want a topping for a walking break and are also planning what to eat and drink along the way.
Shoppers checking allergens
You need to check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen muisjes or chocolate sprinkles on the packaging.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want anise or cocoa. Then consider how you’ll use the topping on your walk and what the label says.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Rich cocoa flavour | Check whether the product is chocolate sprinkles and what cocoa content is stated on the packaging. Jumbo lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark. | I want cocoa, not anise, during my walking break; for around 31% of consumers, that flavour choice comes first. |
| Food and drink on the go | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, and plan what else to take with your topping. Wandel.nl recommends eating small amounts regularly and drinking enough during a walk. | On a longer walk, I want to plan when to eat and drink without relying on sprinkles alone; for around 31% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
| Traditional muisjes | Check whether you’re looking for aniseed coated in sugar. For the journey, take only as much as you can keep in a well-sealed container. | A crunchy aniseed topping on the sandwich I’ve brought appeals to me more than chocolate; for around 23% of consumers, muisjes are the preferred choice. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, even if you’ve already looked at a product page. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the product before eating it; for around 15% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Buying muisjes when you’re looking for rich cocoa
Traditional muisjes have an aniseed flavour and aren’t the same as dark chocolate sprinkles.
Read the product description and ingredients. Choose muisjes if you want anise; if you’re after cocoa, look for chocolate sprinkles with a stated cocoa content.
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Taking only sprinkles on a longer walk
Muisjes and chocolate sprinkles are toppings, not a meal in themselves. Wandel.nl recommends eating regularly and drinking enough during a walk.
Take a small portion in a sealed container as a flavour boost, and plan separately what you’ll eat and drink with it.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour or product photo
The product information we checked differs: De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes lists wheat, while Jumbo lists milk and soya for De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark and states that it may contain lactose.
Before eating, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the product you actually buy.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter features in this comparison with traditional muisjes and a separate dark chocolate sprinkle.
- Jumbo lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark.
- According to PLUS, De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes are aniseed coated in sugar. If you’re looking for cocoa, don’t confuse these muisjes with chocolate sprinkles.
Chocolate sprinkles for a walking break at Joybuy
These are chocolate sprinkles you can use as a topping during a walking break. They’re not traditional aniseed muisjes and aren’t a meal in themselves.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g
For a walking break when you fancy a chocolate topping instead of aniseed muisjes. Bring your own portion in a sealed container, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles 400 g
For a walking break when you want to take chocolate sprinkles as a topping. If they affect your choice, check the stated cocoa content and allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are dark muisjes the same as dark chocolate sprinkles?
No. PLUS describes De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes as aniseed coated in sugar, while Jumbo describes De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark as chocolate sprinkles containing at least 52% cocoa solids. So, if you’re looking for a rich cocoa flavour, check the product type.
Can I take dark chocolate sprinkles as my only food on a walk?
Don’t rely on chocolate sprinkles alone for food on a longer walk. Wandel.nl recommends eating small amounts regularly and drinking enough during a walk; treat the topping as an addition to the other food you take with you.
Which allergens should I check in these muisjes and chocolate sprinkles?
For De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes, check the wheat information. For De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark, check for milk, soya and possible lactose. Always read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you buy.
Does ‘intense’ or ‘extra bitter’ tell you how much cocoa is in the product?
No. The flavour description doesn’t give you a specific cocoa percentage for the product you choose. The Voedingscentrum points out that terms such as ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ don’t, by themselves, indicate a set cocoa percentage, so compare the information on the packaging.