If you’re after the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles, choose those; if you’re looking for a rich dark chocolate flavour, look for dark chocolate sprinkles instead. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes contains aniseed and no cocoa, while two dark chocolate sprinkle varieties list at least 52% and 43% cocoa solids respectively. It’s best to prepare your sandwich topping before travelling by train. If you have a food allergy, check the label on the exact pack.
If by ‘dark’ you mean dark chocolate, compare chocolate sprinkles with crushed aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn’s product information lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials hagelslag intens puur. Aniseed is listed in the ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes, but cocoa isn’t.
A sandwich made up in advance, or a well-sealed portion, means you won’t have to handle an open packet of sprinkles during your journey. Put the packaging and any other waste in a bin, as NS requests in its house rules.
Check the exact packaging before you choose: the crushed aniseed sprinkles described contain wheat, while the dark chocolate sprinkle varieties described list milk and soya. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles. Then compare the packaging and ingredients of your chosen variety with what you’ll need on your journey.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Check that you’re looking at chocolate sprinkles, then compare the stated cocoa percentage. | If you’re after a dark chocolate flavour for the train, you won’t want to take aniseed sprinkles. For around 36% of consumers, cocoa flavour comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone. | If I’m choosing because of an allergy, I need to know which ingredients are in my variety. For around 29% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the main priority. |
| Aniseed flavour | If you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles, check that aniseed is listed in the ingredients. | If I want the familiar flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles, I want aniseed, not chocolate. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging for your journey | Compare the pack size and consider whether you can prepare your topping in advance or take it in a sealed container. | If you’re preparing for just one train journey, you won’t want to handle an open packet of sprinkles. Ease of taking it with you and pack size come first for around 14% of consumers. |
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes at Albert Heijn names aniseed, but no cocoa. If you’re expecting chocolate, you’ll end up with a different flavour altogether.
For a chocolate flavour, look for chocolate sprinkles and compare the cocoa percentage of the exact variety.
The dark chocolate sprinkle varieties described list milk and soya. So a dark chocolate product name is no substitute for checking allergen information.
Before using the product, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.
An open packet of chocolate or aniseed sprinkles needs more care during a train journey to avoid spills and packaging waste. NS asks passengers to put waste in a bin.
Make up your sandwich in advance or take a portion in a securely sealed container.
De Ruijter’s product ranges described here let you compare aniseed-flavoured crushed sprinkles with dark chocolate sprinkles.
These chocolate sprinkles are an option if you’re looking for a chocolate flavour to take with you, rather than the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the packaging if a specific cocoa percentage or resealable pack is important to you.
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Dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking for a chocolate topping instead of aniseed-flavoured crushed sprinkles.
Pack size: 390 g. If they’re important to your choice, compare the cocoa percentage and allergen information on the exact pack.
No, the De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes described here are aniseed sprinkles, not chocolate sprinkles. The ingredients list at Albert Heijn names sugar, aniseed, wheat starch and glucose syrup, but no cocoa.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Specials hagelslag intens puur lists at least 52% cocoa solids, while De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur lists at least 43%. These stated percentages offer a way to compare the two varieties, but they don’t guarantee that either will suit your personal taste.
No, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The crushed aniseed sprinkles described contain wheat; the dark chocolate sprinkle varieties described list milk and soya.
No, compare the rest of the nutritional information too, as well as the portion you use. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for Specials hagelslag intens puur, 54 g per 100 g for Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur and 79 g per 100 g for Gestampte muisjes. On their own, these figures don’t tell you which product is right for everyone’s dietary choices.
