Who is this choice for?

People who need to choose strictly sugar-free products

For you, the ‘sugar-free’ label is essential, even if that means choosing something other than traditional crushed aniseed sprinkles for Easter breakfast.

Families looking to cut down on sugar

You want to limit sugar, but are happy to choose another type of topping if its flavour and texture work for your Easter breakfast.

Fans of aniseed and Easter decorations

You’re mainly looking for that distinctive flavour and a topping you can sprinkle. With De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, the sugar content and the declared wheat each need separate consideration.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is a must or whether simply having less sugar is enough. Then check that the flavour and texture suit the dish you’re buying the topping for.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free Read the claim on the packaging and check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum says that ‘sugar-free’ products can contain no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. For my Easter breakfast, I only want toppings that meet the ‘sugar-free’ definition; this is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Less sugar Compare the sugar content per 100 g with your usual topping and check the nutritional information per portion too. If another type of topping is fine, I mainly want less sugar than in my usual choice; around 36% of consumers prioritise reducing their sugar intake.
Aniseed flavour and texture Check the ingredients and whether the topping is suitable for sprinkling over the dish you want to make. For rusks or decoration, I specifically want that distinctive aniseed flavour and sprinklable texture; this matters most to around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘less sugar’ means ‘sugar-free’

    A topping with less sugar can still contain sugars. The Voedingscentrum says that ‘sugar-free’ products can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    If you need a strictly sugar-free option, compare the nutritional information for the specific product, rather than relying only on the wording on the front of the pack.

  • Expecting traditional muisjes to be sugar-free

    Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; Albert Heijn lists sugar as the first ingredient.

    Choose this product for its aniseed flavour and texture, not as a sugar-free alternative. If you need a sugar-free option, check another product’s own packaging.

  • Overlooking wheat in the topping

    Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. This is relevant if you’re also catering for guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten at Easter breakfast.

    Before buying, check the allergen information on the current packaging of every product you plan to serve.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter makes the crushed aniseed sprinkles described in the product information provided by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

  • According to Albert Heijn, these sprinklable aniseed sprinkles contain aniseed and are suitable for bread and rusks, among other things.
  • Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists sugar as the first ingredient and also declares wheat starch.

Albert Heijn

At Albert Heijn, you can compare product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes with information about other toppings aimed at people watching their sugar intake.

  • The range of products for people watching their sugar intake includes chocolate sprinkles with less sugar.
  • Chocolate sprinkles are a different product category. Check the sugars, ingredients and suitability for your Easter dish on each pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information about De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in its muisjes category.

  • The product information lists the sugar content per 100 g, so you can compare it with the nutritional information for other toppings.
  • The listed 79 g of sugars per 100 g means this product isn’t suitable if you need a strictly sugar-free option.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes sugar-free?

No. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The Voedingscentrum says that ‘sugar-free’ products can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Is a topping with less sugar also sugar-free?

Not necessarily. ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t mean a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the limit the Voedingscentrum gives for ‘sugar-free’. So check the nutritional information for the specific topping.

Can I serve De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes to someone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten?

Don’t assume De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are suitable: Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in the ingredients, while Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the current packaging and choose another product if wheat or gluten needs to be avoided.