Organisers of large coffee gatherings
If you’re shopping for a large group, you’ll want to work out how many packs you need in advance. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g pack containing 45 labelled 6 g servings.
Who should consider this?
Families serving something festive
Whether you’re serving rusks, bread or yoghurt, or using the sprinkles as a decoration, you’ll want to have enough without automatically buying extra packs. How you plan to use them will also affect how much you need.
Hosts who need to consider allergens
If you’re serving guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten, it’s important to check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when buying?
First, work out how many guests you’re catering for and how you’ll serve the sprinkles. Use the serving size on the label as a starting point for planning your supply, not as a set amount per guest.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Having enough in stock | Allow for 270 g and 45 labelled 6 g servings per pack, and take your serving method into account. | For a large coffee gathering, I want to make sure the sprinkles don’t run out before everyone has had some. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| How you’ll use them and what’s left over | Decide whether you’ll sprinkle them on rusks or bread, serve them with yoghurt, or use them just as a decoration. | For a small treat, I want a festive touch without automatically ending up with an extra pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this more limited use. |
| Allergens for guests | Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought; don’t confuse crushed aniseed sprinkles with another type of topping. | If I’m serving guests who need to limit wheat or gluten, I need to know what’s in the product. This check comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating the labelled serving size as a fixed amount to serve
The 6 g serving size shown on the pack is a starting point for planning how much to buy. If you’re using the sprinkles as a decoration or sprinkling them generously, the amount used per guest may differ.
First work out how many labelled servings you want to be able to offer, then factor in how you’ll serve them.
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Confusing aniseed sprinkles with the same product
De Ruijter Anijs Hagel and Gestampte Muisjes are different types of product with different ingredients, even though both can be used as aniseed sprinkles.
Choose Gestampte Muisjes when that specific product is what you need; consider aniseed sprinkles only if another type of topping will also do.
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Relying only on allergen information online
Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The pack you’re serving is the right place to check the latest information.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving, and keep the information handy for any guests who ask.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
The manufacturer of the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes covered by product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
- The product information lists the pack size, ingredients and allergens; Albert Heijn also gives the number of labelled servings as 45 x 6 g.
- The labelled serving size isn’t a fixed amount for every way of serving the sprinkles.
Albert Heijn
A shop with a product page for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
- The product page gives the pack size and number of labelled servings, which is useful for an initial estimate of how much to buy.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
A shop with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
- The product page lists details including the ingredients, wheat as an allergen and a dry storage method.
- Other varieties of muisjes and aniseed sprinkles are not the same product as Gestampte Muisjes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 270 g packs do I need for a large coffee gathering?
Divide the number of labelled servings you want by 45, then round up to work out how many packs to buy. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g per 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Allow for extra if guests sprinkle generously or you’re using them in other dishes too.
Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain allergens?
Yes. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; the ingredients include wheat starch. Before serving, also check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought.
What should I tell guests about allergens if I serve the sprinkles unpackaged?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, anyone offering unpackaged food to consumers must provide information about any allergens present where the product is offered. At a private coffee gathering, you can show the packaging information to guests who ask.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after the coffee gathering?
Store any leftover crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place, as Jumbo advises for this product. Seal the pack tightly and keep it with your other supplies so you can check the date, ingredients and allergens later.