Who is this choice for?

If you want to share a fine topping

You want to serve crushed muisjes on bread, crispbread or a dessert, and check whether one 270 g pack will be enough for your guests.

If you’re mainly looking for a larger quantity

You’re looking for a pack to share and are happy to consider whole muisjes if having more in the pack matters more than the crushed texture.

If you need to check the ingredients

Before serving, you want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety on the current label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need the crushed texture, then compare the net weight of products that suit your serving plans. Jumbo lists Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and whole Feest Muisjes 330 g as separate products.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Product type Check that the pack says Gestampte Muisjes; whole Feest Muisjes and aniseed sprinkles are different products. If I want to scatter a fine topping, I don’t want to accidentally buy whole muisjes. For around 43% of consumers, the crushed texture comes first.
Net weight Compare 270 g of crushed muisjes with the weight of an alternative, and decide whether the different product type will work for you. When sharing food, I want to have enough to put out, even if that means choosing a different type of muisjes. A larger quantity is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of your chosen variety, even if you’ve checked online beforehand. When I’m serving food to guests, I need to know what’s in the specific product. For around 28% of consumers, checking this comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a larger pack contains crushed muisjes

    Jumbo lists Feest Muisjes 330 g alongside Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. Feest Muisjes are whole, sugar-coated aniseed seeds, so the larger pack has a different texture.

    Check the product name and type first. Choose whole muisjes only if they’re suitable for what you’re planning to serve.

  • Relying on an online ingredients list as a definitive allergen check

    Ingredients vary between products, and product information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

    Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re actually using.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists several De Ruijter products, including Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, Feest Muisjes 330 g and Anijs Hagel 300 g.

  • These varieties let you choose between crushed muisjes, whole muisjes and a different aniseed product.
  • Feest Muisjes 330 g aren’t simply a larger version of Gestampte Muisjes.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Feest Muisjes online as separate products.

  • The product listings make it easier to tell the varieties apart before buying.
  • When checking ingredients or allergens, use the label on the pack you receive.

Jumbo

Jumbo shows Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and Feest Muisjes 330 g in its product range.

  • The stated net weights make it easy to see the difference between these packs.
  • The larger pack contains whole Feest Muisjes, not more of the crushed variety.

Alternatives on Joybuy

These products are options if you’d like to share aniseed sprinkles or whole pink muisjes on Sinterklaas Eve, rather than specifically looking for crushed muisjes. Check which product type you want before comparing the pack sizes.

De Ruijter Aniseed Sprinkles 300 g

De Ruijter Aniseed Sprinkles 300 g

An option if aniseed sprinkles will do and you’re not specifically looking for crushed muisjes. The pack contains 300 g. Joybuy lists gluten (wheat); check the current label before serving the product.

View on Joybuy
De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

An option if you want to share pink muisjes and don’t need a crushed texture. The pack contains 330 g. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is Feest Muisjes 330 g a larger pack of crushed muisjes?

No. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and Feest Muisjes 330 g as separate products; Feest Muisjes are whole, sugar-coated aniseed seeds. If you need the crushed texture, the higher weight alone isn’t a reason to switch varieties.

How can you serve crushed muisjes on Sinterklaas Eve?

You can serve crushed muisjes on bread or crispbread, or sprinkle them over a dessert. Jumbo uses them in one recipe as a topping for French toast; decide how much to put out for the portions you’re planning to serve.

How should you store muisjes after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of your chosen variety. For De Ruijter Aniseed Sprinkles, Joybuy recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; seal the pack well after use.

Is the allergen information on an online shop enough?

Use that information to compare products in advance, but check the label on the pack you receive before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.