Don’t choose regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if the birthday treat needs to be sugar-free: according to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, sugar is listed first in the ingredients and the product contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you still want a sugar-free treat, check the exact claim and nutritional information for another product. If you want to use traditional muisjes, you’ll need to drop the sugar-free requirement.
For your birthday party, simply having less sugar isn’t enough: the treat must be able to be labelled as sugar-free. Regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes don’t meet that requirement. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this product.
You want to use the aniseed flavour of crushed muisjes on a cake or cupcakes, for example. Before choosing the regular variety, check whether sugar and wheat starch are suitable for your guests’ dietary requirements; both appear in the ingredients list provided by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
You want to choose a treat that’s suitable for your guests. Voedingscentrum recommends asking about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance, and keeping portions small. This will also help you decide whether you need to provide a separate alternative alongside your chosen treat.
First, decide whether sugar-free is an absolute requirement. Then choose between a different type of birthday treat and regular muisjes as decoration. In either case, check the label of the product you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| A sugar-free claim | Read the exact claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g on the label. The annex to Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 on EUR-Lex sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘sugar-free’ claim on solid foods. | If only a sugar-free treat fits my plans, a topping containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g is out. Around 42% of consumers put this strict requirement first. |
| Less sugar or sugar-free | Compare the exact wording on the packaging with the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table, per 100 g. | I want to limit the amount of sugar, but I don’t need a sugar-free claim. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| How it will be used at the party | Check the ingredients and allergens, especially wheat, and consider what portion you want to serve. | The treat needs to suit my guests’ dietary requirements, even if that means choosing a different decoration. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
The amount you sprinkle on a cupcake doesn’t change the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
If sugar-free is an absolute requirement, assess the claim and nutrition table for the treat itself, not just the portion size.
Albert Heijn uses various descriptions in its sugar-conscious range, including ‘less sugar’ and ‘sugar-free’. These don’t mean the same thing for an individual product.
Read the exact wording on the packaging and compare the amount of sugars per 100 g before choosing something for the party.
The ingredients list for regular Gestampte Muisjes includes wheat starch. So you can’t assume this topping will suit every guest.
As Voedingscentrum recommends, ask about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance, and check the current label for every product you choose.
De Ruijter offers regular Gestampte Muisjes; Jumbo lists a 270 g pack. This product information is a useful reference if you’re considering muisjes as party decoration, but not if you’re looking for a sugar-free version.
No, not the regular variety featured in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo: it contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and sugar is its first ingredient. The annex to Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 on EUR-Lex sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘sugar-free’ claim on solid foods.
No. Check the exact claim on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ amount per 100 g; the words ‘less sugar’ don’t in themselves amount to a sugar-free claim.
Check the allergen information before serving the treat. The ingredients list for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes includes wheat starch. Always check the current label for any alternative too.
Ask about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance, and keep portions small, as Voedingscentrum recommends. Then choose products whose ingredients and allergens you can check for the guests concerned.
