Who is this relevant for?

Students who want to keep their stock cupboard small

If you’ve just moved into student accommodation and are only buying for yourself, checking the pack size is an important first step. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack, not as a single bar.

Aniseed fans looking for a bread topping or garnish

Would you like to use the product in more than one way? Albert Heijn and Jumbo list bread, yoghurt and baking as some of its uses. Before choosing a whole pack, consider whether you’re likely to use it for those things.

Shoppers who need to check the label

If ingredients, sugars or allergens will influence your choice, check the packaging you’re buying. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide whether you want a pack for several occasions. Then check that you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles in particular, and consider which label information matters to you.

What to consider What should you check? Who should consider this?
Pack size Check the 270 g contents, the best-before date on the pack and whether you can store it in a dry place. If I’ve just moved into student accommodation, I want to know whether I’ll use a whole pack rather than expect a single portion. Pack size is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Product type and use Choose between crushed aniseed sprinkles and aniseed sprinkles carefully: they’re different types of topping. Compare how you plan to use them. I don’t just want to use the aniseed flavour on bread; I might also use it as a garnish. For around 33% of consumers, intended use is the most important factor.
Label Read the current ingredients, allergen and nutritional information; compare nutritional values per 100 g. If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, or want to compare sugar content, the label determines my choice. This is the top priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Expecting a single bar

    A 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is different from an individually wrapped snack. This quantity may not be the best fit if you only use aniseed sprinkles occasionally.

    Check the pack size and best-before date before you buy, and consider when you’re likely to use the pack.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. You can’t tell that from the name alone.

    Before buying and using the product, read the allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.

  • Comparing different packs without checking the quantity

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as 270 g; Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Anijshagel as 300 g. They’re also different types of product.

    Compare nutritional values per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends, then decide which type of topping you want to use.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. Albert Heijn also lists De Ruijter Anijshagel in a 300 g pack; this is a different type of aniseed topping.

  • For the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes, you can compare the listed ingredients, allergens and nutritional values with how you plan to use it.
  • A 270 g pack doesn’t give you the individual portion you might be looking for when you search for a ‘single bar’.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Gestampte Muisjes sold as a single bar?

The product listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo as De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes comes in a 270 g pack, not as a single bar. Check the product format and pack size if you’re specifically looking for one individually wrapped portion.

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain gluten?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Always check the allergen information on the current packaging when you buy it, especially if you need to avoid these ingredients.

How should I store Gestampte Muisjes in my room?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo say that De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes should be stored in a dry place. Check your pack for the best-before date and full storage instructions.

What’s the difference between Gestampte Muisjes and aniseed sprinkles?

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and De Ruijter Anijshagel are different types of aniseed topping. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, they contain 79 g and 91 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Compare the current labels per 100 g and choose the product type you want to use.