People who exercise and want to portion a topping
You want to sprinkle a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles over yoghurt or quark, for example, without putting the whole pack on the table.
Who is this for?
Households transferring the contents to a storage jar
You’re looking for a glass jar for an opened pack and want to check that it’s roomy enough, seals well and is intended for food contact.
People who exercise and pay attention to the rest of their snack
You use crushed aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping and choose the other parts of your snack or meal separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having a regular main meal after exercise.
What should you look for?
First decide whether the jar is for a serving at the table or for your entire supply. Then consider how well it seals, whether it will keep the contents dry and what role the sprinkles play in your snack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| What’s in your snack | Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars and 2 g of protein per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | After exercise, I want to use the sprinkles as a topping and decide what else to eat. For around 42% of consumers, the composition of the snack comes first. |
| Serving at the table | Check that it’s easy to take out the amount you want and that the lid closes securely. | I only want to sprinkle on a little, without putting out the whole pack; for around 33% of consumers, portioning at the table comes first. |
| Keeping your supply dry | Check that the jar is intended for food contact and that the full 270 g will fit, with room for the lid. | If I transfer the contents of an opened pack, I want to keep them dry and be able to close the jar. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this storage need. |
Common mistakes
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Using a decorative jar for loose sprinkles
If the contents come into direct contact with the jar, it matters what the jar is intended for. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, items intended to come into contact with food in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Choose a jar explicitly intended for food contact rather than assuming a decorative jar is suitable based on its appearance.
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Converting 270 g directly into a jar capacity in ml
The weight on the pack doesn’t tell you how much space the crushed aniseed sprinkles will take up in a jar. The storage jar you choose may turn out to be too small.
Check in practice that everything fits and that the lid still closes securely afterwards.
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Treating the topping as a complete meal
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars and 2 g of protein per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having a regular main meal after exercise.
Use the sprinkles as a topping and decide separately what to have as a snack or meal.
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Not checking the label again
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product checked lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Product information can change.
Before use, check the allergen information on the current pack if it matters to your choice.
Brands and retailers to consider
De Ruijter
Brand of the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes featured here, intended as a sweet bread topping and also suitable for use as a topping.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional values, a 6 g serving and advice to store the product in a dry place.
- The sprinkles are a topping; decide separately what else to include in your snack or meal.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket with product information about the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, not a separate brand of these sprinkles.
- The product page includes details such as pack weight, serving size and nutritional information.
- If you have allergies, check the current label; product information may change.
Jumbo
A supermarket with product information about the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, not a separate brand of these sprinkles.
- The product information includes details such as pack weight, allergens and advice to store the sprinkles in a dry place.
- Check the label on the pack you’re using, especially if allergens matter to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a meal in themselves after exercise?
No, use them as a topping and decide what else to eat. According to Albert Heijn, the De Ruijter variety featured here contains 2 g of protein and 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having a regular main meal after exercise.
What size jar will fit a full 270 g pack?
Don’t choose a capacity in ml based on weight alone. Check that the full pack will fit in the jar and that there’s still enough room to close the lid.
Can I use a decorative glass jar for crushed aniseed sprinkles?
For direct storage, use a jar intended for food contact. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, such items in the Netherlands must meet the requirements of the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after opening?
Store them in a dry place, as stated in the product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Clean the jar and lid and make sure they’re completely dry before transferring the contents, then close the jar securely.
Which allergens should I check?
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product featured here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label before using the sprinkles if allergens matter to your choice.