Choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes for a traditional topping on crispbread or bread, not as a low-sugar option: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for solid foods labelled ‘low sugar’. If reducing sugar is a priority for your family shop, compare the nutritional information for other spreads or toppings, and check the ingredients for wheat too.
You’re looking for a product that meets the ‘low sugar’ threshold. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for solid foods.
You’re looking for sugared aniseed sprinkles for a family breakfast or celebration. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list crispbread, bread and yoghurt among the ways to enjoy them.
You want to work out whether the pack will cover your planned occasions. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g pack.
Before choosing crushed aniseed sprinkles, decide whether low sugar is essential or whether a traditional treat for a family occasion is your priority.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the current nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for solid foods labelled ‘low sugar’. | If I only want to buy a low-sugar product for my family, the nutritional information must confirm that it qualifies; this is the priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Traditional use | Check that you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles and consider how you plan to use them. | For a celebratory breakfast, I want to serve the familiar sugared aniseed sprinkles on crispbread; this use takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack size with the number of occasions you have planned. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the De Ruijter version as 270 g. | When I’m shopping for several family occasions, I want to know how much I’ll use; planning is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for solid foods labelled ‘low sugar’.
If low sugar is essential, check the sugars per 100 g before choosing a product.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe crushed aniseed sprinkles as sugared aniseed seeds, not biscuits. They’re different types of product, intended for different uses.
Decide whether you’re looking for a topping for something like crispbread or for a biscuit, then compare products in the relevant category.
The De Ruijter version described contains wheat. This is important if anyone in your family needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack, intended for use on bread and crispbread, among other things.
No. The version listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g, so it doesn’t qualify as ‘low sugar’. For solid foods, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g of sugars per 100 g.
The current pack gives you the information for the product you’re buying. If you’re choosing a low-sugar product, check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and check the ingredients if allergens are a concern.
Yes, the version described contains wheat. Check the current allergen information on the pack before buying it for someone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
Store the De Ruijter version described in a dry place and follow the date on the top of the pack.
