Which option is right for you?

Hosting a get-together and looking for aniseed

You want to use the familiar muisjes topping on something like crispbread or cupcakes, and aniseed matters more to you than chocolate.

Dark chocolate lover

You’re looking for a topping with a stated cocoa content for guests who prefer chocolate to aniseed. That means choosing chocolate sprinkles, not crushed muisjes.

Host who needs to check allergens

You want to check the ingredients and allergen information for each topping before serving, to make sure they’re suitable for your guests.

What should you look for when choosing?

Crushed muisjes

Choose these if: aniseed and the familiar muisjes shapes suit your birthday get-together.

Bear in mind: Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed, not chocolate sprinkles.

Dark chocolate sprinkles

Choose these if: a chocolate topping matters more to you than the aniseed flavour of muisjes.

Bear in mind: even sprinkles with a higher stated cocoa content are still a different product from crushed muisjes.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Check the minimum percentage of cocoa solids stated on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur; Jumbo lists at least 32% for Jumbo Chocoladehagelslag Puur. If I mainly want to serve chocolate, the topping needs to contain cocoa rather than have aniseed as its flavour base. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Aniseed and muisjes Check whether aniseed suits the food you’re serving and your guests’ preferences. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed. For crispbread or cupcakes, I specifically want the familiar muisjes shapes and their aniseed flavour. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Ingredients and serving Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for each topping, and consider how much you want to serve. When several guests are sharing the food, I want to check which topping is suitable for them before serving. Around 25% of consumers give this check the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming crushed muisjes are dark chocolate

    If you go by the search term ‘dark’, you could end up buying an aniseed topping when you meant to buy chocolate. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed.

    Choose crushed muisjes for aniseed; for a chocolate flavour, look for sprinkles whose packaging lists cocoa solids.

  • Assuming all dark chocolate sprinkles are the same

    ‘Dark’ doesn’t tell you by itself what minimum percentage of cocoa solids a product contains. Albert Heijn’s product information lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur; Jumbo lists at least 32% for Jumbo Chocoladehagelslag Puur.

    Compare the stated cocoa percentage and ingredients if the difference matters to you.

  • Checking allergens only when it’s time to serve

    When you’re serving food at a get-together, you need to know before buying which ingredients matter to your guests. According to Jumbo’s ingredient information, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat starch.

    Ask guests in advance about any relevant allergies, and check the latest packaging for each topping. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on food labels.

Brands to consider

These examples can help you compare product types and packaging information. The brand name alone won’t tell you which topping is right for your get-together.

De Ruijter

This brand offers both crushed muisjes with aniseed and dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Albert Heijn describes Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed and lists at least 52% cocoa solids for Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur.
  • They’re different types of topping, so check the ingredients of the variety you buy.

Jumbo

A brand to consider if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists at least 32% cocoa solids for Jumbo Chocoladehagelslag Puur 600 g.
  • That stated minimum differs from the at least 52% listed by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur. The percentage alone won’t predict which flavour your guests will prefer.

Venz

Venz XXL Hagelslag Puur is an option to consider if the size of the dark chocolate sprinkles matters to you.

  • Jumbo describes this variety as chocolate sprinkles with extra-large pieces.
  • Check current availability and the packaging information before choosing this variety for your get-together.

Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy

These Joybuy products are chocolate-sprinkle alternatives to aniseed crushed muisjes. Check the packaging if a particular cocoa content or allergen information is important for your get-together.

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

An option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles for your get-together instead of aniseed crushed muisjes.

200 g pack. Check the latest packaging for the cocoa content and allergen information if these will affect your choice.

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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g

De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g

An option if you want to use dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping for your birthday get-together.

390 g pack. Check the latest packaging for the cocoa content and allergen information before choosing this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed muisjes a type of dark chocolate?

No. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed. If you’re looking for chocolate for your get-together, choose a chocolate topping with a stated cocoa solids content.

What does the cocoa percentage in dark chocolate sprinkles tell you?

It tells you the minimum percentage of cocoa solids stated for that product, not how each guest will find the flavour. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur, while Jumbo lists at least 32% for Jumbo Chocoladehagelslag Puur.

Can I serve De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes to someone who avoids gluten?

Don’t assume they’re suitable: Jumbo’s ingredient information lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the label on the pack you plan to serve and choose accordingly for your guest.

When should I check the allergens in the toppings?

Check before buying, then check the packaging again before serving, especially if guests have told you about any allergies. Check crushed muisjes and chocolate sprinkles separately: they’re different products with different ingredients.