Choose individual 270 g packs if you want the flexibility to buy for a small or medium-sized birthday party and avoid having much left over. A box of 9 × 270 g is more suitable for a large party or several serving occasions, provided you can use that quantity and confirm the delivery time in advance. For either option, check the label on the pack you buy for allergen information and the best-before date.
If you’re expecting lots of guests or serving food on several occasions, you can plan the total quantity in advance. Kantinewinkel lists a box of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 9 × 270 g format; confirm the delivery time before relying on it.
If your guest list is still changing or you want to avoid leftovers, individual packs give you more flexibility to adjust the quantity. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list 270 g packs of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Albert Heijn states that each pack contains 45 servings of 6 g.
As well as the quantity, consider what you’re serving and what information you give your guests. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the label on the pack you actually buy before preparing the treats.
First decide how you’ll serve the crushed aniseed sprinkles and how much you’ll need. Then choose between individual packs and a box, taking the packaging, delivery time and information for guests into account.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare how much you expect to use with 270 g packs or a box of 9 × 270 g. Also check the best-before date and how much storage space you have. | For a large party, I want to have enough sprinkles ready without being left with an unused box. This quantity is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| How you’ll serve them | Decide whether you’ll be serving them with, for example, crispbread, yoghurt or cake, and make a sample portion to see how much you use. | If I’m making several types of treat, I want to know how much topping each portion needs. The way they’re served matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens and guests | Read the label on the pack you buy and make sure guests can check the allergen information for the treats you serve. | When guests can’t see the packaging for themselves, I want to be able to tell them what’s in the treat. For around 21% of consumers, this information is the top priority. |
| Ordering and delivery time | Check whether individual packs are available, or confirm the delivery date for a box before finalising your party plans. | When the party date is close, I want to know whether my order will arrive in time. For around 14% of consumers, this certainty is their main concern. |
The box sold by Kantinewinkel contains 9 × 270 g, but the retailer asks you to get in touch about the delivery time. So the pack size alone won’t tell you whether the box will arrive before the party.
Confirm the delivery date before factoring the box into your plans.
If your order arrives late, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops.
Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g in a 270 g pack. The amount you use on a rusk or cupcake may be different.
Make a sample portion using the serving style you’ve chosen for the party and use it as a guide when shopping.
Guests may not see the original label if you prepare treats in advance or serve them at a buffet. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten in their product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Check the pack you buy and keep the information available alongside the treats, so guests can check what they’re eating.
De Ruijter Anijsstrooisels in a 300 g pack is not the same product as De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. The product name, pack size and listed ingredients differ.
Compare the full name, pack size and ingredients before choosing another topping as an alternative.
The brand behind Gestampte Muisjes, available as an individual 270 g pack or in a box of 9 × 270 g.
A retailer listing De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in an individual 270 g pack.
A retailer listing De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in an individual 270 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g per 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Use this as a starting point, then make a sample portion: the amount you use on a rusk or cupcake may differ.
A box is a good option if you can use the larger quantity for a party or several occasions and can confirm it will be delivered in time. Kantinewinkel sells this pack size and asks customers to get in touch about the delivery time.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Also read the label on the pack you buy, and keep the information available if you serve the treats without their packaging.
Keep any leftover crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and seal the pack well after use. The product information says to check the packaging for the best-before date, so look at the date on the pack you bought.
