People avoiding wheat or gluten
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes isn’t suitable for them: according to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, it contains wheat starch, and wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens.
Who is this choice for?
People with another food allergy
If you need to avoid another ingredient or possible cross-contamination, compare the current packaging with your own list of allergens to avoid. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging for the correct allergy information.
People who use small amounts of sprinkles
A jar may suit you if you want to sprinkle a little on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, for example. However, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes isn’t an individually wrapped bar.
What should you look for when buying?
First, work out which allergens you need to avoid. Then check whether a jar of sprinkles suits the portion size and packaging you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat and gluten | Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I can’t choose this product; this is the main consideration for around 45% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Compare the current ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings with the allergens you need to avoid. | If I have another allergy, I also want to know whether an ingredient or possible cross-contamination is relevant to me; this is the main consideration for around 37% of consumers. |
| Portion and packaging | Compare the 270 g jar with your need for an individual portion. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 6 g. | If I want to take an individually wrapped bar with me, a jar of sprinkles won’t suit the way I plan to use it; packaging is the most important factor for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming aniseed sprinkles are gluten-free
The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, as well as the allergens wheat and cereals containing gluten. The product type alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the ingredients list and allergens on the current packaging. Don’t choose this product if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.
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Relying only on online allergen information
The information on a product page may not match the packaging you buy. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging for the correct allergy information.
Read the label again before buying or using the product. If you’re unsure, ask the supplier for information about it.
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Mistaking a jar of sprinkles for an individually wrapped bar
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes comes in a 270 g jar; it isn’t an individually wrapped snack.
Check the packaging before you buy. If you need an individual pack to take with you, look for a product that is actually packaged that way.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is sweetened aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g jar, not an individually wrapped bar.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the ingredients and allergens for this product, so you can compare them with your own list of things to avoid.
- Both product pages list wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you have another allergy, you’ll still need to check the current packaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if I need to avoid wheat or gluten?
No. According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, it contains wheat starch, and wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens. Always check the current packaging for other products too.
Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes an individually wrapped bar?
No, it’s sprinkles in a 270 g jar. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 6 g: you can use a small amount, but you’re not buying an individually wrapped bar.
What should I check on the label if I have another food allergy?
Check the ingredients list, the allergens listed and any cross-contamination warnings against your own list of allergens to avoid. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens required by law must be listed on the label; the information about wheat and gluten alone won’t answer questions about another allergy.
Which allergen information should I rely on if a product page and the packaging differ?
Base your decision on the current packaging, not just the product page. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging for the correct allergy information; if the difference matters for your allergy, ask the supplier to clarify.