If you’re looking for a weekend breakfast option with demonstrably less sugar, don’t choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g on the basis of a low-sugar claim: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and Albert Heijn names sugar and glucose syrup among the ingredients. If you’re mainly after the aniseed flavour, you can use it as a sweet topping. If reducing sugar is your priority, compare the nutritional information for alternatives per 100 g first.
You’re looking for something sweet for a weekend breakfast, but want to know how much sugar it contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing similar products per 100 g; you should also check the ingredients list.
You’re after the familiar taste of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a topping for bread, rusks or yoghurt. The amount you use and the nutritional information are still important when making your choice.
Check the allergen information carefully for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes: the product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging before use.
First decide whether lower sugar is a must-have for you. Then consider whether the aniseed flavour and intended use suit you, and check the allergens in the product you plan to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | For similar products, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and read the ingredients list. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. | If I want less sugar, I need to see a difference in the nutrition table. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it | Check whether you’re looking for a sweet aniseed-flavoured topping, and decide how much you want to sprinkle on bread, rusks or yoghurt. | I choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mainly for the aniseed flavour at a celebratory breakfast; this matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, suitability matters more than flavour or sugar content. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, and 4.7 g of sugars per stated 6 g portion. A small portion doesn’t change the product’s composition per 100 g.
If reducing sugar is your main buying priority, compare the nutritional information for other products before choosing based on flavour or appearance.
Sugar figures per portion are difficult to compare when the stated portion sizes differ.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing products per 100 g first. Then consider how much you plan to use.
Albert Heijn lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; the product information also mentions cereals containing gluten.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before serving, particularly if someone needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is a sweet aniseed topping that, according to the product descriptions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, can be used on bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.
Not if you’re looking for a product that demonstrably contains less sugar. For the 270 g pack, Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while Albert Heijn names sugar as the first ingredient, followed by glucose syrup.
For similar products, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, then read the ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing products per 100 g, as stated portion sizes can vary.
Don’t assume this variety is suitable: the product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the allergen information on the current packaging before using the product.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product listings recommend storing it in a dry place. Check the packaging for the best-before date of the product you buy.
