Who are these toppings for?

Anise fans

For anyone who wants to sprinkle something sweet over bread, rusks or yoghurt late in the evening and enjoys the flavour of anise. Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds.

Fairtrade chocolate fans

For anyone who prefers chocolate flavour and is specifically looking for a product with a Fairtrade claim. Fairtrade Original offers dark chocolate sprinkles; check the certification mark on the packaging you buy.

Anyone checking allergens

For anyone who needs to read the ingredients on the specific pack before using it. Holland Snack Express lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; another product listing from Foodstore Andaluz also mentions milk in the flavouring. Always check the label on the pack you have in your hands.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing a sweet topping, first decide whether anise or Fairtrade chocolate matters most to you, then check the ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade and chocolate flavour Check that it’s chocolate sprinkles and see which Fairtrade mark appears on the pack. Fairtrade Original offers Hagelslag Puur as chocolate sprinkles. If chocolate flavour and a Fairtrade claim determine my choice, I want to be able to identify them on the pack; an estimated 40% of consumers prioritise this.
Anise as a topping Check that the product is an anise topping and suits what you want to put it on, such as bread, rusks or yoghurt. For a late-night snack on rusks or yoghurt, I’m looking for anise flavour, not chocolate; an estimated 30% of consumers give this preference priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Product listings for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mention wheat starch and, in one listing, milk in the flavouring. If I need to avoid wheat or milk, I want to know what’s in my pack before using it; an estimated 30% of consumers make this their first priority.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Mistaking crushed anise sprinkles for chocolate sprinkles

    According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-coated anise seeds. If you’re expecting chocolate, you’ll end up with a different type of product and a different flavour.

    Read the product name and ingredients before deciding between an anise topping and chocolate sprinkles.

  • Assuming a product is Fairtrade because of the shop category

    A shop selling Fairtrade products doesn’t tell you whether an individual pack of crushed anise sprinkles carries a Fairtrade mark.

    Check the mark on the individual pack. For a product with several ingredients, read any additional information on the label too.

  • Relying on an ingredients list you read previously

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change. Product listings for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mention wheat starch and, in one case, milk in the flavouring.

    Check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought before using it, especially if wheat or milk matters to you.

Brands and retailer information

De Ruijter and Fairtrade Original represent different flavours and product types here. Jumbo is included as a retailer to help you compare, not as the manufacturer of these products.

De Ruijter

Jumbo describes the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds.

  • A good choice if you’re looking for an anise topping for bread, rusks or yoghurt.
  • This isn’t chocolate sprinkles. If Fairtrade is a requirement, check the mark on the current packaging.

Fairtrade Original

Fairtrade Original offers 380 g of Hagelslag Puur chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade positioning.

  • A relevant option if you’re specifically looking for chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade claim.
  • Chocolate sprinkles don’t have the anise flavour of crushed anise sprinkles; check the mark and ingredients on the pack.

Jumbo

This retailer lists product information for both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur.

  • The individual product descriptions help you tell anise toppings and chocolate sprinkles apart.
  • A Fairtrade category in a shop doesn’t confirm that every product in it carries the same mark; check the individual pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Is crushed anise topping Fairtrade-certified chocolate?

According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-coated anise seeds, not chocolate. You can’t tell whether a specific pack carries a Fairtrade mark from the product type alone, so check the current packaging.

What’s best for a late-night snack: crushed anise sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles?

Choose crushed anise sprinkles if you want anise on bread, rusks or yoghurt, and chocolate sprinkles if you prefer chocolate flavour. If you’re also specifically looking for Fairtrade, check the mark on the chocolate sprinkles you buy.

What does a Fairtrade mark mean on chocolate sprinkles with several ingredients?

According to Fairtrade International, all ingredients in a composite product that are available on Fairtrade terms must be certified. Check the packaging to see which mark is used and whether there’s any additional information.

Should I check the allergens again if I’ve bought crushed anise sprinkles before?

Yes, read the label on the pack you’re using now. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change; listings for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mention wheat starch and, in one case, milk in the flavouring.