If you’re looking to offer an aniseed topping at breakfast, standard crushed aniseed sprinkles are a suitable choice; don’t choose them as a low-sugar option. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of 5 g per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods. If you want to sweeten coffee, choose a product intended for that purpose and check the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging.
If you’re looking for a low-sugar option, check the sugars per 100 g and the exact wording on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of 5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods.
For a topping on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, the distinctive aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles is the main consideration. However, the De Ruijter variety listed by Jumbo contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
When serving guests, it’s important to check the packaging of the product actually received. Holland Snack Express lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
First decide whether you’re looking for a topping to serve alongside coffee or a sweetener to add to it. Then check the sugars and ingredients of your chosen product on the current packaging.
When: you want to offer guests an aniseed topping for bread, crispbread or yoghurt.
Consider: this isn’t a well-founded choice for sweetening coffee. Jumbo lists the standard De Ruijter variety as containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
When: the product is intended for sweetening coffee and an aniseed topping isn’t required.
Consider: a coffee sweetener won’t give you the flavour and texture of crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the nutritional information for the specific variety you choose before making a sugar claim.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare the sugars per 100 g in the nutrition table. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods. | If I want to offer less sugar, the nutritional information for the chosen product needs to fit that aim. For around 50% of consumers, sugar content would be the main factor in their choice. |
| Flavour and use | Check whether the product is intended as a breakfast topping or to sweeten coffee; don’t assume it can be used for both. | If you want to offer a distinctive aniseed topping alongside coffee at breakfast, you need something different from a sweetener for the cup. For around 30% of consumers, that topping would be the main priority. |
| Ingredients and serving | Read the allergen information on the packaging you receive and decide how to make it available to guests when serving. | When serving guests, I want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens of the product received. Clear product information would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods.
Use portion size to decide how much to serve, but assess whether the ‘low sugar’ claim applies by checking the nutritional value per 100 g.
The stated uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are bread, crispbread and yoghurt. This doesn’t support using it as a coffee sweetener.
Before buying, decide whether the product will be served alongside coffee or added to it. For the latter, choose a product that states it can be used in coffee.
Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. The information provided when you place an order should therefore match the product your guests actually receive.
Check the label when the product arrives and use the information on that packaging for guests. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. It’s an option if you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping.
Albert Heijn’s sugar-conscious range is a useful starting point if you want to look beyond crushed aniseed sprinkles for something to spread on bread.
Jumbo lists both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and a separate category of sugar and sweeteners for coffee and tea.
This product is an option if you’re looking for a liquid sweetener rather than crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping. If a sugar claim is important for your offering, check the nutritional information on the packaging separately.
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A liquid sweetener for anyone looking for a product to sweeten coffee instead of an aniseed topping. The stated volume is 125 ml. Before serving, check the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging; the product name alone doesn’t support a ‘low sugar’ claim.
No. The variety listed by Jumbo contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods. Check the current label when a new delivery arrives.
No, the terms don’t mean the same thing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of 5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods. For products labelled ‘less sugar’, check what they’re being compared with, as well as the nutritional value of the product you choose.
Use the allergen information on the packaging you actually receive. Holland Snack Express lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Make sure staff can refer to the relevant information when serving guests.
The stated uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are bread, crispbread and yoghurt, not sweetening coffee. If you want to offer something to add to coffee, check that your chosen sweetener is intended for coffee. Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if you’re looking for an aniseed topping at breakfast.
