Don’t choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, for a strictly vegan occasion: Jumbo lists carmine in the ingredients, and the Dutch Association for Veganism says this colouring is not vegan. A larger bag of whole aniseed sprinkles won’t solve the problem. For vegan guests, look for a different topping and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
If you’re sharing sprinkles at a baby shower, birthday party or another occasion, the ingredients need to be suitable for vegan guests too. The Dutch Association for Veganism says carmine is not vegan; Jumbo lists this colouring in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g.
If you’re serving several portions, compare both the pack size and the type of sprinkles. Jumbo lists Gestampte Muisjes at 270 g, while Albert Heijn lists Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white sprinkles at 330 g. Those larger packs contain whole sprinkles, not the crushed variety, and the carmine listed in their ingredients also makes them unsuitable for strictly vegan use.
Choosing vegan and choosing wheat- or gluten-free are two different things. Jumbo lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g. For the product you plan to serve, check the current allergen information on the pack as well.
For vegan guests, check the ingredients first. Then compare how much you need and whether crushed sprinkles or whole ones are right for the way you plan to serve them. Check allergen information separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | Read the current ingredients list and look out for carmine, carminic acid, cochineal and E120. Jumbo lists carmine in Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g; the Dutch Association for Veganism says this colouring is not vegan. | When I’m putting something out for vegan guests, I want to exclude animal-derived ingredients. For around 50% of consumers, vegan suitability would be the main purchase consideration. |
| Pack size and type | Compare the net weight and decide whether you want crushed sprinkles or whole ones. Jumbo lists Gestampte Muisjes at 270 g, while Albert Heijn lists Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white sprinkles at 330 g. | For several rusks or cakes, I want to know how much I need and which type I want to serve. This combination would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Wheat and gluten | Check the pack’s allergen information separately from any vegan claim. Jumbo lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten in Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g. | If a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘vegan’ alone. For around 20% of consumers, checking allergens would be the first priority. |
The colouring matters too. Jumbo lists carmine in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g; the Dutch Association for Veganism considers carmine non-vegan.
Read the full ingredients list rather than checking only the main ingredients or product name.
The 330 g packs of Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white sprinkles listed by Albert Heijn contain whole sprinkles. Both ingredients lists also include carmine.
First decide whether you want crushed or whole sprinkles, then check the ingredients for that specific variety.
A vegan claim on its own tells you nothing about these allergens. Jumbo lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten in Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g.
Check the allergen information separately on the pack you plan to use.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information. This is especially important when you’re serving sprinkles to other people.
Read the label on the product you actually bought before serving it.
De Ruijter appears in supermarket listings for 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes and 330 g packs of whole Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white sprinkles. So the difference in pack size also comes with a difference in product type.
This 300 g pack of aniseed sprinkles is one option to consider if you’re looking for sprinkles to share. For a strictly vegan occasion, don’t rely on the product name or a vegan claim alone: check the current packaging before choosing it for your guests.
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For anyone looking for aniseed sprinkles to share. If you’re serving vegan guests, check the ingredients on the current pack and review the allergen information separately.
They’re not suitable for strictly vegan use: Jumbo lists carmine in the ingredients for this variety, and the Dutch Association for Veganism says carmine is not vegan. Always check the ingredients on the current pack when you buy.
Not the De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white sprinkles, 330 g, listed by Albert Heijn: their ingredients lists also include carmine. They’re whole sprinkles, not Gestampte Muisjes.
No. Vegan and allergen-free don’t mean the same thing. Jumbo lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g; check the allergen information for every other product separately.
Read the ingredients list for animal-derived ingredients and check allergens separately, taking into account the guests you’re buying for. Use the packaging for the product you actually bought: Albert Heijn notes that product information can change when details are updated.
