Who is this choice relevant to?

Host preparing a large platter or dessert table

You want to prepare the same treat for lots of guests. Making a sample portion will help you work out the total weight and, in turn, how many 270 g packs you need.

Family shopper comparing pack sizes

You’re considering a larger pack, but first want to decide whether regular or festive muisjes will do if what you’re really looking for is crushed muisjes.

Organiser checking ingredients

You’re serving a mixed group or need to take dietary restrictions into account. So check the label on the packs you’ll actually be using.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need the crushed type, then work out how much you’ll need for the way you plan to serve it, and check the packaging before serving.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Quantity Weigh a sample portion for the way you plan to serve it, then calculate how many whole 270 g packs you’ll need. If I’m putting out sprinkles or toppings for lots of guests, I don’t want to run out halfway through. That’s why having enough is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Product type Compare the 270 g packs of crushed muisjes with the other 330 g varieties, and consider which type you want to serve. For a large platter, I might want a bigger individual pack, as long as regular or festive muisjes suit my plans. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on every pack you buy. If I need to take guests’ dietary restrictions into account, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen before serving it. This check is a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 330 g pack contains crushed muisjes

    The larger muisjes varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo alongside De Ruijter crushed muisjes in a 270 g pack are different products. This matters if you specifically want the crushed type.

    Check the product name, and only choose a different variety if it also suits your dish or presentation.

  • Working out how many packs you need based only on the number of guests

    You’ll need a different amount for a light sprinkling over dessert than for serving muisjes on crispbread to every guest.

    Make a sample portion in the way you plan to serve it, weigh it, then round the total up to whole 270 g packs.

  • Treating an online ingredients list as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. If your guests need to check ingredients or allergens, use the information on the pack you’ve bought when checking before serving.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you open. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter crushed muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product name makes it easy to identify the crushed variety.
  • The 330 g muisjes varieties also listed by Jumbo are not the same as the crushed variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists 270 g packs of De Ruijter crushed muisjes alongside other muisjes varieties.

  • You can distinguish between the product type and pack weight.
  • Albert Heijn warns that information such as ingredients and allergen details can change, so check the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 270 g packs of De Ruijter crushed muisjes and other 330 g De Ruijter muisjes varieties.

  • The listed pack weight helps you plan how much to buy.
  • Check the product type before choosing a 330 g variety instead of crushed muisjes.

Lidl

Lidl is another shop where you can check the local range.

  • You can check the range at your local branch.
  • Don’t assume a specific pack of crushed muisjes is available without checking the branch’s current product information.

ALDI

ALDI is another shop where you can check the local range.

  • You can check store information and the current range.
  • Check that crushed muisjes are actually available before adding them to your plans.

Muisjes on Joybuy

If you’re also considering pink muisjes in a 330 g pack for New Year’s Eve, you can take a look at this variety. It isn’t crushed muisjes.

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes, 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes, 330 g

An option if you want to serve pink muisjes and don’t need the crushed type. The pack contains 330 g; use your own sample portion to work out how much you’ll need. Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How do I plan for crushed muisjes at a large gathering?

Use the 270 g pack size listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for De Ruijter crushed muisjes as your unit of measure. First weigh a sample portion for the way you plan to serve the muisjes, then round the total amount up to whole packs.

Can I use 330 g muisjes instead of crushed muisjes?

Yes, if the other product type suits your dish or presentation. The 330 g varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo alongside crushed muisjes are not an exact substitute, so check the product name and ingredients before switching.

How do I check for allergens before serving muisjes?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you’re actually going to use. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods.