Who is this relevant to?

Parents who want less sugar in their child’s lunchbox

For anyone who wants to check how much sugar is in sweet sandwich toppings and find alternatives for an everyday school lunch.

Schoolchildren who fancy aniseed flavour now and then

For anyone who wants to use crushed aniseed sprinkles as a sweet touch and weigh up the amount against the rest of the lunch. Jumbo lists a 6 g portion for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

Households keeping an eye on wheat or gluten

For anyone who needs to check the current ingredients and allergen information: the product details from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether less sugar, an everyday lunch staple or allergen checks matters most. Then compare the information on the packaging of the toppings you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should prioritise this?
Less sugar Compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion you use; also check the order of the ingredients. If I want less sugar, a small sprinkle shouldn’t disguise a high sugar content per 100 g. Around 50% of consumers would put less sugar first.
An everyday lunch staple Consider which toppings go with the rest of the lunch; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options including egg, hummus and fruit. For a lunch I take with me regularly, I don’t want to keep relying on sweet sprinkles. Around 30% of consumers would put a suitable lunch staple first.
Allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. If wheat or gluten needs to be avoided, I need to know what’s in this topping before using it. Around 20% of consumers would make checking the label their first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small portion means the product is low in sugar

    Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g portion of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; Albert Heijn lists 79 g per 100 g. Using less doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g.

    Compare products per 100 g first, then use the portion value to assess the amount you use.

  • Using sweet sprinkles as an everyday lunch staple

    Crushed aniseed sprinkles add a sweet aniseed flavour, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre mainly recommends foods from the Wheel of Five as everyday sandwich toppings.

    Choose the main ingredients for the lunch first, then decide whether you’d like to add a small sweet touch.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The product details from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; you can’t tell this from the name alone.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before using the product.

A relevant brand to compare

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is a sweet sandwich topping made from sugared aniseed.

  • Jumbo lists a 6 g portion, so you can compare the amount you use with the nutritional information.
  • Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, with sugar as the first ingredient. The product details also list wheat and cereals containing gluten.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a lower-sugar choice?

No, not if you’re looking for a topping that is demonstrably low in sugar. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while Jumbo lists 4.7 g per stated 6 g portion; a smaller portion doesn’t change the composition per 100 g.

Which toppings could make a less sweet school lunch?

For sandwich toppings from the Wheel of Five, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options including vegetables, fruit, egg, hummus and 30+ cheese. Choose what suits the lunch, and check the nutritional information on packaged toppings if less sugar is your main priority.

Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat or gluten?

Yes. The product details from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the allergen information on the current packaging when buying and before use.