Who is this for?

Anyone serving something for New Year’s Eve

You’re looking for aniseed sprinkles for things like rusks, yoghurt or baked treats, rather than a ready-made box of chocolates.

Anyone choosing aniseed flavour

You’re comparing crushed, sugar-coated aniseed with aniseed sprinkles and want to know which product format and pack size will suit your needs.

Anyone buying for guests with a wheat or gluten restriction

Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product pages list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. So check the packaging of the product you’re going to serve.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for something to serve or a box of chocolates to give as a gift. If you choose aniseed sprinkles, compare the product formats and read the label before using them.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Product type Check whether the packaging contains aniseed sprinkles or a box of chocolates. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed, not an assortment of chocolates. I want to decorate something for my New Year’s Eve table, not take a ready-made chocolate gift with me. For around 40% of these consumers, product type comes first.
Format and quantity Compare crushed aniseed with aniseed sprinkles and check the net weight. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at 270 g and De Ruijter Anijshagel at 300 g. I want the right type of aniseed sprinkles for what I’m planning to serve, in a suitable quantity. Around 30% of these consumers give this the highest priority.
Ingredients and storage Check the allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If I’m buying for guests with dietary restrictions or stocking up in advance, I want to know what I can serve and how to store it. Around 30% of these consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking crushed aniseed sprinkles for a box of chocolates

    You’ll end up with aniseed sprinkles rather than a box of chocolates you can give as a gift straight away.

    Before choosing, decide whether you want an ingredient to serve yourself or a chocolate gift. If it’s the latter, compare the contents, packaging, allergens and shelf life of boxes of chocolates separately.

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    According to Albert Heijn’s product descriptions, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and De Ruijter Anijshagel differ in format and quantity. So a 300 g pack won’t necessarily replace the crushed aniseed you wanted to use.

    First check which format suits your serving plans, then compare the net weight.

  • Relying on an old product description if someone has an allergy

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If a guest has an allergy, the information on the label is important.

    Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you actually bought.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g pack of sugar-coated aniseed.

  • The product descriptions suggest using it on bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.
  • These crushed aniseed sprinkles aren’t a box of chocolates. The product pages list wheat and cereals containing gluten, so check the label on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a box of chocolates?

No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed, not chocolates. If you want to give chocolate as a gift, compare boxes of chocolates by contents, packaging and allergens.

What if a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten?

Check the packaging of the crushed aniseed sprinkles you’ve chosen before serving. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If someone has a dietary restriction, don’t rely solely on an old online product description.

How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles until New Year’s Eve?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn says to store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place and directs customers to the top of the pack for the best-before date.

Can I use crushed aniseed sprinkles after the best-before date?

It may depend on the condition of the product. According to the Voedingscentrum, it may be possible to use a product after its best-before date if the packaging is undamaged and the product looks, smells and tastes as it should. Also check the instructions on the packaging.