Who is this choice relevant to?

Cyclists looking to choose less sugar

You’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles to have around your bike rides, but want to compare the sugar content. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard De Ruijter variety.

Endurance cyclists planning their carbohydrate intake

You want to know how many carbohydrates you’ll consume during a longer effort. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 30–60 g of fast-absorbing carbohydrates per hour for endurance efforts lasting 1 to 2.5 hours, as an amount that may help improve performance. This isn’t a target for every bike ride.

Cyclists going for a short ride

You don’t want to take a sweet product with you automatically just because you’re cycling. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels aren’t needed for efforts lasting less than an hour.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether your main priority is reducing sugar or planning your carbohydrate intake for a longer ride. Then consider whether the portion, format and ingredients suit you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s most relevant to
Less sugar Compare sugars per 100 g and per planned portion with a standard variety. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. I want to make a conscious choice to reduce sugar around my bike rides, rather than go by the product name; this is a priority for around 36% of consumers.
Planning your carbohydrate intake Check the carbohydrates per portion and include anything else you eat during the same ride. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 30–60 g of fast-absorbing carbohydrates per hour for endurance efforts lasting 1 to 2.5 hours. For a longer ride, I want to estimate how many carbohydrates I’m taking with me; around 29% of consumers prioritise this.
Eating on the go Check whether you can take and portion out the amount you want. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are sold as a bread topping or as an addition to foods such as yoghurt. When I’m out, I want to take something with me and eat it in a way that works for me; this matters most to around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the exact pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for the standard De Ruijter variety. If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to be sure of the ingredients before using the product; around 14% of consumers prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming from the name that the sprinkles contain less sugar

    The name or aniseed flavour tells you nothing about the sugar content. For the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety per 100 g and per portion with that of a standard variety.

  • Taking extra sports nutrition on every short ride

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels aren’t needed for efforts lasting less than an hour. So, a bike ride by itself isn’t a reason to treat crushed aniseed sprinkles as essential sports nutrition.

    Take the duration and intensity of your ride into account before choosing extra food to take with you.

  • Looking only at sugars for a longer ride

    If you’re planning your carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise, you need to count the amount from both food and drink. Seeing less sugar on one label doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’ll consume overall.

    Check the carbohydrates per portion and add together the sources you’ll have during the same part of your ride.

  • Relying only on a product page for allergen information

    According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. You’ll need to check the ingredients separately for any other variety.

    Check the label on the pack you actually have before using it, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. They’re a topping, not a product packaged as a portion for cycling.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 92 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for this variety.
  • The same product information lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, as well as wheat and cereals containing gluten. On their own, these figures don’t support a ‘less sugar’ claim.

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Frequently asked questions

Are standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a lower-sugar choice?

The nutritional information for this standard variety doesn’t support choosing it as a lower-sugar option. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re looking for a lower-sugar option, compare the nutritional information for a specific alternative with that of a standard variety.

Do I need extra carbohydrates on every bike ride?

No, a bike ride doesn’t automatically mean you need extra sports nutrition. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels aren’t needed for efforts lasting less than an hour. For endurance efforts lasting 1 to 2.5 hours, it recommends 30–60 g of fast-absorbing carbohydrates per hour as an amount that may help improve performance.

Can I eat crushed aniseed sprinkles just before cycling?

That depends on the portion and what you find comfortable before a ride. If you want to see how eating and portioning them works for you, try a small amount during a training session first.

What should I look out for if I need to avoid wheat or gluten?

Check the label on the exact variety before using it. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.