Consumers who require organic certification
You only want to buy crushed aniseed sprinkles for an afternoon snack if their organic labelling can be verified. A natural look or aniseed flavour isn’t enough.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Consumers who keep an eye on their topping portions
You want to use a sweet aniseed topping, but also know how much sugar is in the amount you actually sprinkle over your snack. To work this out, compare the nutritional information per 100 g with your portion.
Consumers who check ingredients
You’re buying for someone who needs to avoid wheat and want to check the current packaging. Jumbo lists wheat starch for the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether organic certification is essential for your afternoon snack. Then compare the sugars and ingredients of the exact variant you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the country of origin on the packaging or in the full product information. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for most pre-packed organic food produced in the EU. | If I specifically want organically certified crushed aniseed sprinkles, I need to be able to check that claim on the product; this is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Sugars and portion size | Compare the sugars per 100 g and base your calculation on the amount you use. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g; don’t apply this figure to other variants. | When choosing a sweet afternoon snack, I want to know how my topping portion affects the amount of sugar I consume; around 30% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
| Wheat and ingredients | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. Jumbo lists wheat starch for the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. | If someone in my household needs to avoid wheat, I don’t want to rely on a previous purchase; allergen checks come first for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking aniseed flavour for organic certification
A product containing aniseed or with a natural look isn’t necessarily organically certified.
Check the organic labelling on the packaging before buying it as an organic product.
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Judging sugar content by the product name alone
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are used as a topping, but the amount you sprinkle determines how much sugar you get from the product. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard De Ruijter variant.
Read the nutritional information for your variant and compare it with your portion.
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Relying on an ingredients list you checked before
If you need to avoid wheat, the ingredients on the packaging you’re actually buying matter. According to Jumbo, the standard De Ruijter variant contains wheat starch.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy it.
Relevant brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is a sweet aniseed spread; Jumbo’s product information suggests serving it on bread, crispbread and yoghurt.
- Jumbo’s ingredients list includes aniseed.
- Jumbo also lists wheat starch and 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the organic certification separately on the product you want to buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if crushed aniseed sprinkles are organically certified?
Check the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the country of origin on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for most pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; an aniseed flavour or a natural look isn’t proof.
What should I look for if I regularly have crushed aniseed sprinkles as an afternoon snack?
Check how much you sprinkle and the sugar content on the label for your variant. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g; the amount per portion depends on how much you use.
Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?
According to Jumbo’s product information, the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g contains wheat starch. Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging you buy, especially if someone needs to avoid wheat.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after opening?
Seal the packaging tightly and store the sprinkles in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.