Who are these choices relevant to?

Planners keeping an eye on quantities

If you’re buying sprinkles for several Christmas treats, it helps to compare the pack size with how much you plan to make.

Organisers of a general Christmas party

You’re looking for colourful sprinkles for your treats, without pink-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles unintentionally suggesting a baby shower.

Buyers checking ingredients and allergens

If you’re catering for someone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten, check the current label: PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide what look you want for your Christmas party. Then consider how much you’ll need, and check the ingredients and allergen information before serving.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Festive look Check the product name and colours: a party mix and baby sprinkles create different looks. I want to add colour to my treats without suggesting a baby-themed celebration; for around 45% of consumers, presentation comes first.
Pack size Compare the weight with how much you need: Feestmuisjes are listed as 330 g and Gestampte Muisjes as 270 g. If I’m making several treats, I want to work out how many packs I’ll need in advance; for around 33% of consumers, the quantity needed is the biggest consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the pack you buy. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes. When serving guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what the sprinkles contain; around 22% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing baby colours without considering the party theme

    Pink-and-white and blue-and-white sprinkles are separate varieties that can suggest a baby-themed celebration, even if you’re organising a general Christmas party.

    Check the colour and product name before buying. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are a colourful option if you want to avoid baby colours.

  • Looking only at the number of packs

    A 330 g pack of Feestmuisjes contains a different quantity from a 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes. So the same number of packs won’t give you the same amount of sprinkles.

    First work out how many treats you’re making, then compare the pack weights.

  • Relying on the online allergen information as your final check

    PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes. The information on the packaging is important for the pack you’re actually serving.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen label before serving. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

  • Treating sprinkles as a frozen product without checking the label

    The varieties described are sold as sweet bread toppings or sprinkles; that product type doesn’t tell you how to store them.

    Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you buy, rather than assuming it needs to be kept in the freezer.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter offers several varieties of sprinkles for this occasion, including Feestmuisjes, Gestampte Muisjes, and pink-and-white and blue-and-white baby sprinkles.

  • PLUS sells the colourful Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack.
  • PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes; check the label if this matters to your guests.
  • Pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties are best suited to occasions where you’ve deliberately chosen baby colours.

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Frequently asked questions

Which sprinkles are right for a general Christmas party?

A colourful party variety works well for a general Christmas party if you want to avoid baby colours. PLUS describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as colourful and suggests serving them with rusks, crackers, yoghurt and homemade bakes, among other things.

How do Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes differ in quantity?

The listed pack of Feestmuisjes contains 330 g, while the pack of Gestampte Muisjes contains 270 g. When planning your treats, look beyond the number of packs: check the weight per pack and the variety you want to serve.

What should I check if a guest avoids wheat or gluten?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the sprinkles you plan to serve. PLUS lists wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

Do sprinkles need to be kept in the freezer?

Don’t assume that sprinkles need to be kept in the freezer. The varieties described are sold as sweet bread toppings or sprinkles; check the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy.