Who are small portions useful for?

Host serving bite-sized snacks

You want to serve small snacks with a sweet aniseed topping alongside drinks, and be able to control the amount on each one. Albert Heijn lists rusks and cupcakes, among other things, as ways to use crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Shopper who wants to measure out portions

You want to control the amount on each snack and avoid waste. For the 270 g pack, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 6 g, which you can measure out yourself.

Server mindful of allergens

You want to know whether the topping is suitable for your guests. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten-containing cereals for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; check the current packaging before serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much you want to use on each snack. Then check the label for your guests and choose a serving method that keeps the product dry.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Small portions Albert Heijn lists 270 g per pack and a serving size of 6 g. Think about how you’ll measure out the topping yourself. If I’m making several mini snacks, I want to use a small amount on each one without putting out the whole pack. Portion control is the top priority for around 44% of consumers.
Allergens and sugars Check the current ingredients and allergen information; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the nutrition information per serving for the sugar content. When I’m serving guests, I want to check in advance what the topping contains and how much sugar is in a serving. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Serving and storage Choose a small snack to use as a base, and keep the pack and serving utensils dry. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the product in a dry place. When serving outdoors, I want to finish the snacks neatly without leaving the main pack open. Around 23% of consumers prioritise practical serving.

Common mistakes

  • Expecting a mini pack

    Serving a small snack doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get individually packed portions of topping. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

    If you’re looking for individual portions, check the size on the pack or product page. With this 270 g pack, you’ll need to measure out the topping yourself; Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 6 g.

  • Assuming a small amount of topping is gluten-free

    Even a small amount can matter to someone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten. Both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten-containing cereals for this product.

    Check the current packaging and, if anyone has dietary restrictions, check with the person you’re serving.

  • Confusing a snack served alongside a drink with an ingredient for the drink

    Albert Heijn lists uses including rusks, yoghurt and cupcakes, and has a recipe for mini cupcakes with crushed aniseed sprinkles. These suggestions don’t mean the product is intended to be added directly to a drink.

    If you want to serve it with a patio drink, use the topping on a separate bite-sized snack.

  • Leaving the main pack open outdoors

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place. Leaving an open pack on the table makes it harder to follow this advice.

    Set out a small amount using dry serving utensils, then seal the main pack again.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Manufacturer of the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes listed on the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages.

  • The listings describe the product as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed, intended to be used as a topping.
  • For small snacks, you’ll need to measure out the amount you want from this pack yourself.

Albert Heijn

Retailer with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and a recipe for mini cupcakes with crushed aniseed sprinkles.

  • The product information gives a serving size of 6 g and includes details of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the packaging you’re using.

Jumbo

Retailer with a product page for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.

  • The product page includes allergen and nutrition information per 6 g serving, as well as advice to store the product in a dry place.
  • Check the current packaging before serving, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy crushed aniseed sprinkles in ready-made mini portions?

Check the pack size before you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack; Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 6 g. You can measure out small amounts from the pack yourself.

What can I serve crushed aniseed sprinkles on alongside a drink?

You can serve crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping on a small snack alongside a drink. Albert Heijn lists bread, rusks, yoghurt and cupcakes as ways to use them, and also has a recipe for mini cupcakes with crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Which allergens and sugars are listed in the product information?

For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Jumbo lists 4,7 g of sugars per stated 6 g serving. Check the current packaging when serving others.

How can I keep crushed aniseed sprinkles dry when serving outdoors?

Set out only the amount you want to serve and seal the main pack again. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the product in a dry place, so use dry serving utensils too.