Regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are not a proven lower-sugar snack option: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and sugar is near the top of the ingredients list. They’re better suited as a small aniseed topping than as a snack in their own right. If reducing sugar is your main priority, compare specific alternatives per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens too.
If you’re looking for a lower-sugar snack for the autumn half-term, it’s important to distinguish between a topping and a snack in its own right. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
If you want something to sprinkle over crispbread, bread, yoghurt or cake, crushed aniseed sprinkles are a different choice from a snack to eat on their own. Bear in mind the amount of sugar the topping adds when measuring it out.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and gluten for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the current packaging of every product you’re considering.
First decide whether you want a sprinkleable aniseed topping or a lower-sugar snack in its own right. Then compare the nutritional information for specific products and check the ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutrition table. Also consider whether you’re buying a topping or a snack to eat on its own. | I’m looking for a snack where lower sugar matters more than the taste of aniseed sprinkles. This is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Aniseed topping | Decide what you’ll sprinkle it on and how much you’ll use. Jumbo lists a 6 g serving for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | For crispbread or yoghurt, I mainly want to add a little aniseed flavour, not replace a snack. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the product you choose. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I need to know exactly what’s in the pack before choosing. This check is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers. |
A smaller amount doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g. Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, compared with 79 g per 100 g.
Measure out your topping if you want to know how much you’re using. If you’re looking for another product because of its sugar content, compare the nutrition tables per 100 g.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are used as a sweet topping or decoration. That makes them different from a snack you eat on its own.
First decide what kind of eating occasion you have in mind. For children, the Voedingscentrum suggests options such as vegetables, fruit, unsalted nuts and wholemeal bread for a snack between meals.
According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat and gluten. A previous purchase doesn’t tell you what’s on the current packaging.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information before use, even if you’re choosing another product from the same brand.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. They’re a sweet aniseed topping, not a substantiated lower-sugar alternative.
These are individual snacks from other categories, not crushed aniseed sprinkles or a sprinkleable aniseed topping. If you’re interested, compare their current nutritional information per 100 g and bear in mind that they’re used differently.
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A bar for anyone looking for a snack to eat on its own rather than an aniseed topping. According to the product name, the pack contains 12 bars of 60 g each. Check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients. If you consume products containing polyols, it’s also worth noting the information about excessive consumption.
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This pineapple cake is suited to anyone who wants individual snacks to take along or share, not to anyone who wants to sprinkle something over their food. The product name lists 184 g and 8 sachets. Check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients. The variant name alone doesn’t tell you what the sugar content is being compared with.
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Sachima is a sweet snack to eat on its own and doesn’t replace the sprinkleable function of crushed aniseed sprinkles. The product name lists 526 g. Compare the sugars per 100 g and check the packaging to see what the reduced-sugar claim refers to. Also check the ingredients and any warnings about sweeteners.
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For anyone looking for a granola snack with chocolate chips rather than an aniseed topping. The product name lists 144 g. Compare the sugars per 100 g. If you need to avoid gluten, base your choice on the current allergen information on the packaging.
The regular variant is not a proven lower-sugar option: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. A small serving contains less sugar than a large one, but it doesn’t change the sugar content of the product.
First compare the sugars per 100 g in the nutrition tables. The Voedingscentrum recommends using this basis for comparison because serving sizes can vary between manufacturers. Also consider whether you need a topping or a snack in its own right.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the product you want to buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Don’t rely on the brand name alone or on an earlier pack.
For prepacked foods, allergen information must be included in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens for which this information is required. Check the information on the packaging you’re actually using.
