According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g, so don’t assume they’re a lower-sugar option. If reducing sugar matters more to you than the anise flavour, compare the nutritional information for another topping or snack. Bear in mind that an alternative may not have the same flavour or be suitable for the same uses.
You’re looking for something sweet to have with your afternoon coffee, but reducing sugar matters more than the traditional flavour of muisjes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Compare other options using their nutritional information per 100 g.
You specifically want crushed, sugared aniseed on crispbread, bread or in yoghurt. According to Albert Heijn, sugar is listed as the first ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
You check ingredients and allergens before choosing a topping. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; always check the latest packaging too.
First decide whether you specifically want to keep the flavour and use of crushed anise sprinkles. Then compare the sugars per 100 g within the type of product you’re considering, and check the ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | For similar products, compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; check the ingredients too. | I want something sweet with my coffee, but reducing sugar matters more to me than the flavour of muisjes. For around 50% of consumers, reducing sugar comes first. |
| Anise flavour and how you’ll use it | Check whether it’s crushed, sugared aniseed, and whether you’re looking for a topping or a snack. | I want to keep that familiar anise flavour on my crispbread, even if that means choosing an option that isn’t lower in sugar. This preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, especially for wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what’s in the product before buying. For around 17% of consumers, checking this comes before flavour and reducing sugar. |
The name doesn’t mean they contain less sugar. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Before buying, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the latest packaging or product page.
A smaller stated serving may show a lower sugar figure, even if the amount per 100 g is no lower. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing labels per 100 g.
First compare similar products per 100 g, then consider how much you’re actually likely to use.
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The flavour you want doesn’t make this information any less important.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging before you choose.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are crushed, sugared aniseed. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack.
These products are alternative snacks or toppings, not crushed anise sprinkles. If reducing sugar is your main priority, check the latest nutritional information for each product. They won’t give you the anise flavour or work as a muisjes topping.
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A vanilla option if you’re looking for something sweet with your coffee instead of crushed anise sprinkles.
Pack size: 150 g. Compare the sugars per 100 g and check the latest allergen information before choosing.
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For anyone considering a sweet snack or topping instead of anise-flavoured muisjes.
Pack size: 180 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if almonds are a concern for you.
The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo doesn’t support this: both list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Only consider another option if its latest nutritional information shows a lower figure.
Compare similar products by their ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says this gives you a clearer basis than looking only at the figure per serving. Also consider whether you’re looking for a topping or a snack to eat on its own.
Yes. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while Albert Heijn lists wheat in the ingredients. Check the latest packaging if you need to avoid these.
