Anyone who wants to check the organic status
If choosing an organic product is your priority, look beyond the product name. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is required on pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone looking for a bite to eat shortly before exercise
How much time you have before your workout, the size of your snack and what feels comfortable to eat all matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends planning a meal earlier, around two to three hours before exercise.
Anyone avoiding wheat or gluten
Check the ingredients of the snack you choose. Albert Heijn’s ingredient information lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, so this variant isn’t suitable if you’re avoiding wheat or gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether organic certification is essential. Then consider whether you want a small topping or something more substantial, and check the ingredients of the product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check for the EU organic logo on a pre-packed product produced in the EU and sold as organic. A description such as ‘natural’ says nothing about certification. | I want to be able to check whether the snack I’m buying is genuinely organic. For around 40% of consumers, this verifiable labelling is the most important factor. |
| Timing and portion size | Work out how much time you have before exercise and check the portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a meal around two to three hours beforehand, along with approximately 500 ml of fluid. | If I eat shortly before my workout, I want to choose a portion that feels comfortable. Timing and portion size come first for around 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Check the current packaging for wheat, gluten, sugars and the stated serving size. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | I want to know before buying whether the ingredients suit my needs and how much topping I’ll use. For around 20% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the first things they consider. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an aniseed product is organic
A familiar flavour or a description that sounds natural doesn’t confirm that a product is organic. According to Skal Biocontrole, specific labelling rules apply to pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Check for the EU organic logo on the current packaging before choosing a product as organic.
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Eating a large, unfamiliar snack just before your workout
A topping is not the same as a meal. A large meal just before exercise can also feel uncomfortable.
If possible, plan to eat a meal earlier. If you have something shortly before exercise, consider the portion size and how that combination feels for you.
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Looking only at the nutritional values per 100 g
The amount you put on bread, rusks or yoghurt may be much less than 100 g. Albert Heijn’s ingredient information also lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Compare the nutritional values with your actual portion and check the allergen information on the current packaging.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g consists of sugared aniseed, sold as a topping for bread, rusks or yoghurt.
- Albert Heijn lists sugar, aniseed and wheat starch among the ingredients; Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
- This variant contains wheat. If you’re specifically looking for an organic option, check the labelling on the packaging first.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether crushed aniseed sprinkles are organic?
For a pre-packed product produced in the EU and sold as organic, look for the EU organic logo on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is required in this situation; a name that simply sounds natural doesn’t confirm that a product is organic.
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a meal in themselves before exercise?
No. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a topping and don’t replace a meal on their own. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a meal around two to three hours before exercise, along with approximately 500 ml of fluid. If you have something shortly before your workout, consider the portion size and what feels comfortable for you.
Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?
Yes. Albert Heijn’s ingredient information lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If you avoid wheat or gluten, you can’t consider this a wheat-free or gluten-free option; always check the current packaging too.
Do I need special sports nutrition as well as an ordinary snack?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need sports drinks, bars or gels to perform well. So when deciding what to eat and drink around your workout, look beyond sporty product names and consider the timing and portion size too.