No: according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for a ‘low sugar’ claim. Choose them for their aniseed flavour and as a sweet topping, not as a low-sugar decoration. If reducing sugar is your priority, compare other types of decoration by their sugar content per 100 g.
You’re looking for a topping for party bites or cakes, but keeping sugar down is the deciding factor. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t a low-sugar option: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
You want to decorate rusks, yoghurt or cakes with crushed aniseed sprinkles, and a low-sugar product isn’t essential. According to Jumbo, these sugared aniseed seeds can be used as a topping for rusks, yoghurt and more.
You’re also choosing food for guests who avoid wheat or gluten. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, so check the latest label before serving them.
First decide whether you need a low-sugar topping. Then consider whether the aniseed flavour will go with what you’re serving and whether the ingredients are suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for a ‘low sugar’ claim. | I want to choose a topping without losing sight of its sugar content. For around 50% of consumers, reducing sugar is the main priority when making this choice. |
| Aniseed flavour and use | Consider whether you want a sweet aniseed topping for things like rusks, yoghurt or cakes; De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t low in sugar. | I want a familiar aniseed flavour and a fine topping for my party bites. For around 30% of consumers, its decorative use matters most. |
| Wheat and gluten | Check the latest label for ingredients and allergens; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch and cereals containing gluten. | If guests avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know which topping to keep separate. For around 20% of consumers, checking allergens is the main concern. |
These terms don’t mean the same thing. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 5 g per 100 g for a ‘low sugar’ claim.
Compare the sugar content per 100 g, and don’t assess a claim on the packaging without checking the nutritional information too.
A topping can end up on several different party bites. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Check the label and keep a suitable topping separate for guests who avoid wheat or gluten, using its own serving utensils.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugared aniseed seeds. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack and suggests using them on rusks, in yoghurt and more.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this product; the Voedingscentrum sets a maximum of 5 g of sugars per 100 g for a ‘low sugar’ claim.
Yes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch and cereals containing gluten. Check the latest label if you’re serving the sprinkles to guests who avoid wheat or gluten.
Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as advised by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for this product. Also check the instructions and date on the packaging you’re using.
