Choose a box of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, containing 9 x 270 g, if you can use the full 2.43 kg and have confirmed the delivery date in advance. If demand for the topping and the quantity you need are still uncertain, individual 270 g packs give you more flexibility to start small. Before selling unpackaged oliebollen, also check how you’ll inform customers about the allergens present.
If you expect to need enough crushed aniseed sprinkles to cover 2.43 kg over several trading days, you can plan for a box of nine 270 g packs. Just make sure you confirm the delivery date before relying on this stock.
An individual 270 g pack lets you see whether crushed aniseed sprinkles work with your oliebollen and the way you serve them, without committing to a full box straight away.
If you sell oliebollen with this topping unpackaged, use the current packaging to check the allergen information you provide. De Ruijter’s product information at Albert Heijn lists wheat as a cereal containing gluten; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires customers to be able to obtain information about allergens present.
Work out how much topping you expect to use for your planned sales. Then check whether individual packs or a full box best suit that quantity and your delivery schedule.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Stock levels | Compare your planned usage with 270 g per pack and 2.43 kg per box. Check the best-before date on the packs you receive. | I don’t want to be left with more packs after an event than I can use on future trading days. Around 45% of consumers put having the right amount of stock first. |
| Ordering and delivery | Work out how many packs you need and, if ordering a box, confirm availability and the delivery date. | If I’m preparing for several trading days, I want to know that my order will arrive on time. For around 33% of consumers, confidence in ordering and delivery comes first. |
| Serving and allergens | Try the topping on an oliebol as you intend to serve it. If selling unpackaged, check the current allergen information on the packaging. | I want to see how the topping works when served and give customers accurate allergen information. This is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
A product listing alone doesn’t guarantee that the box will arrive before your trading day. Kantinewinkel asks customers to get in touch about delivery times for this box size.
Before planning around a box, ask about current availability and get the delivery date confirmed.
When selling unpackaged food, customers must be able to get information about allergens present before they buy. De Ruijter’s product information at Albert Heijn lists wheat as a cereal containing gluten.
Include the information from the current packaging in your allergen guide and specify the cereal. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the rules for providing allergen information for unpackaged food.
The suggested uses on Albert Heijn’s product page don’t tell you how the topping will work on your oliebollen when served warm.
Use an individual pack to try the amount you plan to use and the timing of serving before buying a 2.43 kg box.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is listed as an individual 270 g pack at Albert Heijn and as a box of 9 x 270 g at Kantinewinkel.
Yes. When selling unpackaged food, customers must be able to get information about allergens present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this requirement for unpackaged food; De Ruijter’s product information at Albert Heijn lists wheat as a cereal containing gluten. Check the packaging you’re actually using.
You can, subject to conditions set by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Staff must be able to give the information directly before purchase, it must be available to staff and inspectors in writing or electronically, and a clearly visible notice must be displayed at the point of sale.
If you sell food, you must comply with food safety rules. The Chamber of Commerce says food businesses must work in line with HACCP rules and register with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check how these requirements apply to your stall.
