Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers of group snack occasions

Whether you’re catering for a sports team, family or event, you’ll want to know how many packs you need and whether you’ll actually use a larger stock.

Sportspeople looking for a topping

You want to add aniseed flavour to something like bread or yoghurt, and assess the nutritional value of the whole snack, not just the sprinkles.

Shoppers avoiding wheat or gluten

You’ll want to check the ingredients and allergens before buying. The product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists wheat starch and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out whether you can use one 270 g pack or nine packs at once. Then consider how the topping fits into your snack and check the label on the packs you buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity and stock Compare a single 270 g pack with a multipack of 9 x 270 g, and work out how many packs you can store in a dry place and use. If I’m buying for a team or family, I don’t want to buy nine packs without a plan for using them. The quantity needed is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Nutritional value of the snack Read the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g, and consider the other parts of the snack too. After exercise, I want to know what the topping adds to my bread or yoghurt, without mistaking it for a complete snack. The make-up of the snack matters most to around 40% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you receive, especially if wheat or gluten needs to be avoided. When I’m buying for someone who avoids wheat or gluten, I want to read the label on the actual pack. For around 20% of consumers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a topping for a complete post-exercise snack

    According to Jumbo’s nutritional information, 6 g of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 0 g protein and 4,7 g sugars. These figures describe the topping, not the nutritional value of the bread, yoghurt or other foods you eat it with.

    Check the nutritional information for the whole snack if its overall composition matters to you.

  • Relying only on the online ingredients list

    The product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists wheat starch; Albert Heijn identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. The label on the pack you receive is the one that tells you what you actually have at home.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack, especially if you’re buying for other people.

  • Buying nine packs without a plan for using them

    A multipack of 9 x 270 g contains 2,43 kg in total, divided into individual packs. Albert Heijn advises storing the single pack in a dry place.

    Work out how much your group needs in advance, and check the use-by date and condition of the packs when they arrive.

Relevant brand for comparison

De Ruijter

Jumbo and Albert Heijn list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in 270 g packs; Kantinewinkel.nl lists a multipack of 9 x 270 g.

  • The product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn includes ingredients and nutritional information that you can refer to when planning portions.
  • The listed ingredients include wheat starch. If you’re buying a multipack, also check that you can use and store all nine packs in a dry place.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a complete post-exercise snack on their own?

To work that out, assess the whole snack, not just the crushed aniseed sprinkles. According to Jumbo, a 6 g portion of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 0 g protein, 5,5 g carbohydrates and 4,7 g sugars; they’re used as a topping on bread or yoghurt.

How should I store a multipack of nine?

Store the individual packs in a dry place and check their use-by dates. Albert Heijn advises storing the 270 g pack in a dry place; choose a quantity you can use before the date on the packaging.

What should I check if someone avoids wheat or gluten?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually receive. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch, while Albert Heijn identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.

What label information is useful when planning for a group?

Check the pack size, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information, use-by date and storage instructions on the packaging. This will help you work out how many packs you need and what to serve the group.