If you’re planning to take De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes for a group, use the 270 g pack as your guide: Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g of sprinkles. It’s best to prepare bread or crispbread portions for each person before you set off, rather than sprinkling from an open pack on the train. Check the allergen information on the packaging before serving, and remember that NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
If you’re planning a family or event treat around a train journey, it helps to know in advance how many portions you’ll need and how you’ll share them out and carry them. Albert Heijn’s portion information can help you plan; when handing out the treats, remember NS’s rule about putting rubbish in the bin.
If you want to use these aniseed sprinkles on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, the stated portion size can help you work out how many 270 g packs you’ll need for your group. The portion size is for the sprinkles only, not the rest of the treat.
If you’re preparing rolls or crispbread to share with others, make sure the allergen information is easy to access. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of providing allergen information for unpackaged foods; for these De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, the wheat information is particularly relevant.
First, work out how many people will have a portion of sprinkles and how you’ll divide them up before setting off. Then check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information, especially if you’re sharing the treat with others.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning before you set off | Check whether you can prepare the bread, crispbread or individual portions in advance. Use the 6 g figure on the label as a measure for the sprinkles only, as advised by Albert Heijn. | If I’m handing these out on the train, I don’t want to pass an open shaker around the group. For around 31% of consumers, being able to portion things out easily in advance is the top priority. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the number of portions you’re planning with the 45 portions of 6 g that Albert Heijn lists for the 270 g pack. Count the bread or crispbread separately. | If I’m catering for a large family or an event, I want to know in advance how many packs I’ll need. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the quantity needed for the group. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I’m preparing treats for others, I want to be able to tell them what’s in them before serving. For around 23% of consumers, allergen information is the first thing they look for. |
| How it fits into the meal for the journey | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and decide what else you want to take if the group will also need a meal. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety. | If I’m also packing lunch, I don’t want to plan a sweet treat as the whole meal. Around 15% of consumers give this consideration the most weight. |
For a large group, the weight alone doesn’t tell you how many people you can serve. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g of sprinkles per pack.
Count the portions of sprinkles you’re planning and use that to work out how many packs you’ll need. Include bread, crispbread or another base separately in your plans.
A festive colour can be appealing for a birth celebration or event treat, but a coloured variety isn’t the same product. Jumbo lists Gestampte Muisjes and coloured Muisjes as separate varieties.
First decide whether you specifically want Gestampte Muisjes or a coloured variety. Then check the name, packaging and ingredients of the product you’re actually buying.
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says recipients must be able to check relevant allergen information for prepared, unpackaged treats.
Read the current packaging before preparing the treats, and keep the information available alongside them. Also check the ingredients of any other items you’re serving.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sweet sprinkles for bread or crispbread, for example, not a complete lunch. For the variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
Decide separately what to take if the group will also need a meal during the journey.
De Ruijter is the brand behind the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes listed in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
Here, Albert Heijn is a retailer to consult for product information about De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, rather than a separate product brand for this variety.
Jumbo is a retailer whose product information distinguishes between De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and coloured Muisjes varieties.
No. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for this variety. Don’t choose it as a gluten-free treat, and check the current packaging before use.
For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 6 g and 45 portions per pack. This is a guide for planning the sprinkles; work out separately how much bread or crispbread you’ll need.
Put your rubbish in the bin, as requested in NS’s travel rules. If you’ve portioned out the treats in advance, take any empty portion packs and other rubbish with you if you can’t dispose of them straight away.
Make information about any allergens in the prepared treats easy for recipients to access. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights this for unpackaged foods; clearly state that these Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat, and check the other ingredients you’ve used too.
Store them in a dry place, following the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Check the best-before date on your pack and keep any opened sprinkles sealed during the journey.
