Crushed aniseed sprinkles are best taken along as a small topping, for example for bread or yoghurt, rather than eaten straight from the pack as a snack. Portion them into a securely sealed container beforehand, and check the current packaging if sugar or wheat content matters to you.
If you want to add a little aniseed flavour to bread or yoghurt after exercising, you can portion some crushed aniseed sprinkles into a small container beforehand. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a sweet bread topping, so you’ll need something to sprinkle them on.
For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and wheat as an ingredient. Before use, check the nutritional information and allergen details on the current packaging.
First decide whether you want to take a topping for something else, or a snack you can eat on its own. If you’re choosing a topping, consider the portion size, the type of product you prefer and the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and portability | De Ruijter lists a 6 g portion. Use a small, securely sealed container and keep the sprinkles dry. | I want to take a small amount for bread or yoghurt without loose sprinkles spilling into my bag. Portion control is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Type of sprinkles | Compare crushed aniseed sprinkles with aniseed hundreds and thousands: they are different types of aniseed sprinkles. | If I’m also considering aniseed hundreds and thousands, I want to choose the texture I’ll enjoy on my food. The type of product comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Check the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and allergens on the current packaging. The listed ingredients for De Ruijter include wheat. | I want to know before buying whether the ingredients and nutritional information suit my needs. Around 40% of consumers make these checks their priority. |
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are sold as a sweet bread topping. Taking them along in a container doesn’t make them a snack to enjoy on their own in the same way.
Think in advance about what you want to sprinkle them on. If you’re looking for something you can eat as it is, choose a different type of product.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. Wheat is listed among the ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be declared on food labels.
Check the current packaging before use, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a sweet, aniseed-flavoured bread topping, sold in a 270 g pack.
Yes, if you pack a small amount in a dry, securely sealed container. However, crushed aniseed sprinkles are intended as a topping for foods such as bread or yoghurt, so take something along to use them on as well.
The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Jumbo lists 4,7 g of sugars for the stated 6 g portion; check the current nutritional information on the packaging.
No, wheat is listed among the ingredients. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, always check the label on the pack you’re actually using.
Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in the product information. Also follow the storage instructions and date on your own pack.
