If you have coeliac disease, the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes products we researched are not a suitable choice: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch on their product pages, and Jumbo also names wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. A smaller format does not change the ingredients. If you’d like to put together a small serving, check the current packaging of both the base and the topping, and take care to avoid cross-contamination during preparation.
You check the latest ingredient and allergen information before buying or serving anything. This is crucial with Gestampte Muisjes: the standard De Ruijter products listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat starch.
You’re looking for a small or individually portioned format for breakfast or a treat, for example. Another gluten-free base could work, provided you check the packaging of both the base and any topping separately.
You prepare gluten-free food in a household where products containing gluten are also used. As well as checking the label, you’ll need to prevent crumbs or shared utensils from getting into the portion. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises preparing gluten-free food separately.
First check the product itself, then choose a suitable portion size. Before serving, make sure you have a clean preparation area.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product. If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes products we researched, as they contain wheat starch. | If I need to eat strictly gluten-free, the product’s suitability comes before its familiar aniseed flavour. Around 63% of consumers put product suitability first. |
| Small format | Look for a small or individually portioned format whose current packaging confirms it’s suitable for your gluten-free diet. Check any topping separately. | For a small breakfast or treat, I want to be able to keep portions separate, even if the base isn’t Gestampte Muisjes. For around 25% of consumers, this is the first practical priority. |
| Cross-contamination | Consider whether you can use a clean serving area, clean utensils and a separately stored pack. | In a shared kitchen, I want to keep crumbs and shared utensils away from my gluten-free portion. Avoiding cross-contamination is the top priority for around 12% of consumers. |
Portion size doesn’t change the ingredients. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages list wheat starch for the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes products we researched.
Whatever the pack size, let the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging guide your choice.
A gluten-free cracker doesn’t make a topping containing gluten suitable. You need to check every part of what you’re serving.
Check the packaging of both the base and the spread or sprinkles before combining them.
Crumbs and shared utensils can contaminate a gluten-free portion during preparation. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises preparing gluten-free food separately.
Use a clean work surface and clean utensils, and keep gluten-free products separate from products containing gluten.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo sell the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes products we researched as aniseed sprinkles.
Albert Heijn has a range of gluten-free products, including AH Glutenvrij Mini crackers 4-pack. Crackers could be a base for a small serving, but they aren’t Gestampte Muisjes.
Jumbo has a separate Lekker Vrij selection of gluten-free products, including breakfast and snack options.
The standard products we researched are not a suitable choice if you have coeliac disease. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch on their product pages; Jumbo also names cereals containing gluten and wheat as allergens. Check the current packaging of the exact product every time you buy it.
No. A smaller portion doesn’t change the ingredients. The format may make food easier to portion, but it doesn’t make the Gestampte Muisjes we researched, which contain wheat starch, suitable for a strictly gluten-free diet.
Check the current packaging of the exact product, including the ingredients and allergen information. If you choose a small cracker as a base, for example, check the spread or sprinkles separately too. A gluten-free base doesn’t tell you whether the topping is suitable.
Make sure crumbs and shared kitchen utensils don’t come into contact with the gluten-free portion. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises preparing gluten-free food separately, using a clean work surface and clean utensils.
