Who are the different pack sizes for?

Event and catering buyers

For a baby shower, buffet or other large gathering, you’ll want to work out in advance how many packs you need and whether your order will arrive in time.

Large families stocking up

If you use them regularly, you can buy individual packs to suit your needs or consider a box of nine. Either way, check the best-before date on your supply.

Shoppers with questions about wheat or gluten

If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you actually buy. The Jumbo listing for the 270 g pack names wheat starch and lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many packs you’ll use and when you need them. Then check the information on the packaging, particularly if ingredients or storage conditions affect your choice.

What to considerWhat should you check?Who is this important for?
Getting the right quantity Work out how many 270 g packs you’ll use and whether nine packs, totalling 2.43 kg, will suit your needs. For regular use at home, I don’t want to store more packs than necessary. Around 34% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right.
Delivery by a specific date Confirm the catering box’s delivery time before ordering, and check how many packs will be delivered in one go. For a party, your order needs to arrive before your guests do. For around 33% of consumers, getting a timely delivery is their main concern.
Label and storage Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you receive. Also check the best-before date and storage instructions. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, you’ll want to check the current label. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this product information.

Common mistakes

  • Ordering a catering box without confirming the delivery date

    For an event on a specific date, a box is only useful if you know when it will arrive. Kantinewinkel.nl asks customers to call or email to confirm delivery times.

    Ask for the latest delivery estimate before ordering and make sure it works with your event date.

  • Relying on out-of-date allergen information

    The Jumbo listing for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes names wheat starch. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information can change.

    Use online information to shortlist a product, then read the label on the pack you receive before using it.

Relevant brand for comparison

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack, while Kantinewinkel.nl lists a catering box containing 9 × 270 g.

  • You can choose the number of individual packs to suit your needs, or opt for a box of nine.
  • For a catering box, confirm the delivery time. When it arrives, check the label information and best-before date.

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Frequently asked questions

How much De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is in the catering box?

The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes box listed by Kantinewinkel.nl contains nine 270 g packs, totalling 2.43 kg. Compare this quantity with what you need for your occasion or regular use.

What should I check if I have a question about wheat or gluten?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you actually buy. The Jumbo listing for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes names wheat starch as an ingredient and lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.

How should I store any packs left over after a party?

The storage instruction for the 270 g pack listed by Jumbo is to store in a dry place. According to the product information, the best-before date is on the top of the packaging; check the date on the packs you receive.

What label information is useful when placing a large order?

Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and any storage instructions on each pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that information about the contents of prepacked foods must be clearly legible.