Who is this for?

Cake-makers looking for a crushed topping

You want to finish cupcakes, cakes or pastries with Gestampte Muisjes. Jumbo lists these baking uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

Bakers preparing for a celebration

You’re baking for several guests and want to work out whether a 270 g pack is enough for the number of cakes or cupcakes you plan to decorate.

Shoppers planning a colour theme

You’re looking for Muisjes that will complement your decorations. The colour of the variety matters, as does whether you want whole or crushed Muisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First choose the product format and colour you want. Then work out how much you need for your bakes. If you’re sharing a cake, check the current ingredients and allergen information too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Product format Choose between Gestampte Muisjes and whole, coloured Muisjes. Check which format best suits your decorations. If I want a crushed aniseed topping on my cake, the product format will determine my choice. Around 42% of consumers would put format and intended use first.
Quantity Compare the 270 g Gestampte Muisjes listed by Jumbo with the 330 g coloured varieties in the Jumbo and Albert Heijn ranges. Match the pack size to your bakes. If I’m sharing a cake or making several cupcakes, I want to know in advance how much decoration I’ll need. For around 33% of consumers, having enough would be the main consideration.
Colour and label Check that the variety suits your colour theme, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. For a themed cake for guests, I want to choose the right colour and know what I’m serving. This would be the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a larger pack contains Gestampte Muisjes

    Jumbo lists 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes alongside 330 g packs of coloured Muisjes. The larger pack contains more, but it’s also a different product format.

    Before choosing a variety for a cake you’ll be sharing, compare the product name, format and net weight.

  • Relying only on ingredients information online

    Albert Heijn states that ingredients and allergy information may change. This is especially important if you’re serving the cake to others.

    Before use, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve actually bought.

  • Choosing a colour without checking the format

    Pink, blue-and-white and festive Muisjes are different varieties from Gestampte Muisjes. They won’t necessarily give you the crushed finish you have in mind.

    Decide whether the crushed topping or the colour of whole Muisjes matters more for your cake.

Relevant brand to compare

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists 270 g packs of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, as well as separate 330 g varieties of coloured Muisjes.

  • The product names distinguish between the crushed variety and the varieties designed for a colour theme.
  • The larger coloured varieties are not like-for-like replacements for Gestampte Muisjes. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack too.

Coloured Muisjes at Joybuy

These 330 g packs are options if you’re looking for coloured Muisjes for a cake or cupcakes to share. Don’t choose them as a replacement for the crushed format of Gestampte Muisjes without taking that difference into account.

De Ruijter blue-and-white Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter blue-and-white Muisjes 330 g

An option if you’re looking for whole, blue-and-white Muisjes to match a colour theme rather than a crushed topping.

Net weight: 330 g. Work out how many packs you need based on what you’re baking, and check the label before use.

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De Ruijter pink Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter pink Muisjes 330 g

An option if you want to use whole, pink Muisjes to decorate a cake or cupcakes.

Net weight: 330 g. This isn’t the crushed variety, so match the quantity to your bakes and read the label before use.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you use Gestampte Muisjes on a cake or cupcakes?

Yes. Jumbo lists cupcakes, cakes and pastries as suitable uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. When choosing, consider whether you want a crushed topping or would prefer to decorate with whole Muisjes.

Is 270 g of Gestampte Muisjes enough for a cake to share?

That depends on how much you’re baking and how generously you want to sprinkle the topping. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes; the 330 g coloured varieties mentioned are different products, so don’t compare weight alone.

Which allergens should you check in Gestampte Muisjes?

Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If you’re sharing a cake, check the current packaging: the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label.