If you’re looking for a low-sugar topping for a neighbourhood get-together, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t a suitable choice: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. A small serving limits how much sugar you serve, but doesn’t change the product’s composition. Compare nutritional values per 100 g when looking for an alternative.
You’re looking for a topping whose composition fits your sugar target, not simply a smaller serving. Albert Heijn and Jumbo state that De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare any alternative topping on the same basis.
You want to finish rusks or small bites with the distinctive aniseed flavour of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Decide how much to use on each bite, and check the allergen information before serving.
You want to know in advance which topping is suitable for guests who avoid wheat or cereals containing gluten. The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists these allergens, so check the label on the pack you buy.
If you want less sugar, start by comparing similar toppings per 100 g. Then decide whether you still want to serve De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes for their aniseed flavour, and how much to use on each bite.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars per 100 g | Compare similar toppings per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘low sugar’ claim for solid foods means a maximum of 5 g of sugar per 100 g. | If reducing sugar is my main goal, I want to know what the topping itself contains, regardless of the serving size. For around 50% of consumers, reducing sugar is the priority. |
| Aniseed flavour and serving size | Decide whether the sprinkles will be a light finishing touch or used more generously. Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugar per 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | I want to keep the distinctive flavour on rusks or other bites, while deciding for myself how much to sprinkle on. Around 30% of consumers say that flavour and presentation come first. |
| Allergens | Check the current label for wheat and cereals containing gluten before preparing your bites or serving a topping separately. | If guests avoid wheat or cereals containing gluten, I want to know what I can offer them before serving. Checking for these allergens is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugar in a 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while the product contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Using less doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
Use the serving value to work out how much goes on each bite, and the per-100 g value to compare products.
A ‘less sugar’ claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar a topping contains. For the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g of sugar per 100 g.
Read the nutrition table and ingredients list, and check what a ‘less sugar’ comparison is based on.
The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Once you’ve prepared bites with the topping, it’s not easy to offer it separately.
Check the current label before you start preparing food. If needed, keep a suitable alternative separate and make its ingredients clear.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g are an aniseed topping that, according to the product information, can be used on bread and rusks, among other things.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g of sugar per 100 g for the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods.
Compare similar toppings by their sugar content per 100 g, and read the ingredients list too. Use the per-serving value separately to work out how much sugar you’ll serve with the amount you choose.
No. ‘Less sugar’ and ‘low sugar’ don’t mean the same thing. If a product is compared as having less sugar, check what the comparison relates to and read the nutrition table. For the ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a maximum of 5 g of sugar per 100 g.
Don’t assume they’re suitable: the product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label and ask guests which ingredients they need to avoid before preparing food for them.
