Who is this choice for?

Home baker with a strict sugar-free requirement

You’re looking for decorations for a cake that must be sugar-free. Regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t suitable; check the claim and nutrition information per 100 g for any alternative.

Baker looking for an aniseed-flavoured finish

You want to decorate cupcakes, cakes or pastries with Gestampte Muisjes and are happy to have sugar in the finish. Jumbo suggests these baking uses for the De Ruijter variety.

Baker who checks ingredients and allergens

You’re making a cake for other people and want to know what’s in the decoration before using it. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

What should you look for in cake decorations?

First, decide whether sugar-free is essential. If it is, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are not an option. If not, weigh up the aniseed flavour you want against the sugar content and ingredients in the decoration.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free or less sugar Read the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘sugar-free’ can only be used when a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I need sugar-free cake decorations, I don’t want to accidentally choose a sugared topping. For around 50% of consumers, this is their top priority.
Aniseed flavour and finish Check whether the decoration contains aniseed and decide if its sugar content works for your recipe. If aniseed flavour is what I want most on my cake, I may be happy to have sugar in the finish. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information; Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If I’m baking for a group, I want to know whether everyone can eat the decoration I’ve chosen. For around 20% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-free

    According to Albert Heijn, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Being suitable as a cake decoration doesn’t make them sugar-free.

    If you’re choosing a sugar-free alternative, compare the claim with the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging.

  • Assuming ‘light’ means ‘sugar-free’

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes ‘light’ as containing at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than a comparable product. This label doesn’t mean the decoration is sugar-free.

    Check what the packaging says has been reduced, and look separately at the sugar content per 100 g.

  • Only checking the sugar content

    Even if the sugar content works for your recipe, the ingredients may still be a deciding factor. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if you’re baking for other people.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain aniseed. Jumbo lists the 270 g variety as a decoration for cupcakes, cakes and pastries, among other things.

  • An option if you’re looking for an aniseed flavour and a finish made with Gestampte Muisjes.
  • Not a sugar-free option: Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g and wheat starch as an ingredient.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, with sugar and glucose syrup in the ingredients list. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘sugar-free’ can only be used when a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Are cake decorations labelled ‘light’ sugar-free too?

No, ‘light’ doesn’t automatically mean sugar-free. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, it means at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar than in a comparable product. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g separately.

Can I use De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on a gluten-free cake?

Not if the decoration itself also needs to be gluten-free: the ingredients listed by Albert Heijn include wheat starch. Check the current allergen information on the packaging before choosing a decoration.

How should I store Gestampte Muisjes after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging after opening. Also check the best-before date before using the Muisjes in your next baking session.