You can’t classify the standard version of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as lower in sugar based on its nutritional information: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re mainly looking for a little aniseed flavour at Sunday breakfast, the 6 g serving listed by Jumbo can help you measure out how much to use. If you’re looking for a product with less sugar, compare the nutritional information for alternatives per 100 g.
If a lower sugar content is a condition of your purchase, compare the nutritional information for products per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard version of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Crushed muisjes can be used as a small topping on crispbread, bread or yoghurt at Sunday breakfast. The serving size helps you decide how much to use, but it doesn’t tell you whether the product contains less sugar than an alternative.
For this purchase, allergen information takes priority over flavour or serving size. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the De Ruijter version reviewed here. Check the current packaging of any product you’re considering.
First decide whether you’re looking for a lower sugar content or simply want the flavour of crushed muisjes in a small serving. Then check the nutritional information and, if relevant to you, the allergens on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing sugars | Compare sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients list. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard version of De Ruijter. | If I want less sugar, I need to be able to see a difference between products on the label. For around 50% of consumers, that verifiable comparison comes first. |
| Flavour and serving size | Consider whether you want an aniseed flavour and how much you’ll use as a topping. Jumbo lists a 6 g serving for the De Ruijter version. | For a celebratory breakfast, I want a little hint of aniseed without piling on the topping. For around 33% of consumers, this use is the main consideration. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; the De Ruijter version reviewed here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know first whether the product meets that requirement. For around 17% of consumers, this is the first condition of purchase. |
According to Jumbo, a 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 4.7 g of sugars. A smaller serving doesn’t change the product’s composition per 100 g.
Use the serving information to decide how much to have, and compare products individually per 100 g if you’re looking for a lower sugar content.
A statement about sugar doesn’t automatically tell you how a product compares with crushed muisjes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g.
Read both the nutrition table and the ingredients list. Sugar is listed as the first ingredient for the standard version of De Ruijter shown by Albert Heijn.
A product may suit your breakfast in terms of flavour while its ingredients don’t meet your personal requirements. The product information for the De Ruijter version reviewed here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Check the allergens on the current packaging; don’t rely on the colour or appearance of another variety of muisjes.
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change when a product is updated.
Check the packaging again before using the product, especially if the sugar content or an allergen is a deciding factor for you.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. Assess the standard version using its own label; information about other varieties of muisjes isn’t necessarily interchangeable.
You can’t tell from the nutritional information for the standard version reviewed here: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re aiming for a lower sugar content, compare the current packaging with an alternative per 100 g.
Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Use the serving information to assess how much you sprinkle on, and compare different products per 100 g.
Compare the amount of sugars in the nutritional information per 100 g, then read the ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the per-100 g value as a basis for comparison; also check the packaging to make sure any claim applies to the product.
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here haven’t been confirmed as a gluten-free option: the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current allergen information on the packaging when you buy them.
Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as advised in the retailer information, and check the best-before date on the top of the packaging.
