The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product reviewed here is not a substantiated choice if you’re looking for less sugar for a board game night: Jumbo lists 79.0 g of sugars per 100 g, with sugar as the first ingredient. It works as a sweet anise topping when that’s what you’re after. If you’re looking for a different snack, compare similar products using the per-100 g figures on the label and check the allergens.
Want to put something sweet on the table, with less sugar as your main priority? Don’t judge Gestampte Muisjes by its name or small serving size. Compare the nutritional information for similar snacks per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Are you specifically after the flavour and sprinkleable texture of Gestampte Muisjes? Jumbo suggests using the De Ruijter variant reviewed here on bread, crispbread and yoghurt, or as a decoration. That’s a different choice from a snack served on its own.
If you need a gluten-free option, the De Ruijter variant reviewed here isn’t suitable: Jumbo lists wheat starch and the allergens wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the packaging of the exact product when you buy it.
First decide whether you want an anise topping or a snack to serve on its own. If less sugar is the main reason for your choice, compare similar products using their nutritional information per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparison.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | For similar products, compare the sugars per 100 g and check whether a claim such as ‘less sugar’ applies to the exact product. | I want to choose something sweet for board game night, but less sugar matters more to me than the anise flavour. This is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| How you’ll serve it | Choose deliberately between a sprinkleable topping to go with a suitable dish and a snack you can serve on its own. | If I want to put out snacks without any extra preparation, I’m looking for something other than a bread topping or decoration. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact product. | If someone at the table needs to avoid gluten, I want to know which products I can serve. Suitability is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Gestampte Muisjes aren’t biscuits. The De Ruijter variant reviewed here is a sweetened anise topping; according to Jumbo, it contains 79.0 g of sugars per 100 g. Its form doesn’t make it a lower-sugar snack.
First decide whether you want a topping or a snack to serve on its own. If less sugar is essential, compare products within a suitable snack category.
Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving for the Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here. Another product may have a different serving size, so those figures aren’t directly comparable.
Use the per-100 g figures as a basis for comparing similar products. Then consider how much you actually want to serve.
According to Jumbo, the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. They’re therefore not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid gluten.
Before serving, read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product. Albert Heijn points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here are a sweetened anise topping in a 270 g pack.
These Joybuy products are different kinds of sweet snacks for a board game night, not variations of Gestampte Muisjes. If you’re mainly looking for less sugar, compare similar products using the same basis; a figure per 100 ml isn’t directly comparable with one per 100 g.
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An option if you’d like to serve mango konjac jelly instead of an anise topping. The pack is labelled 150ml.
If you want to compare its sugars with those of another product, check the latest label for the amount listed and its corresponding unit. Check the packaging for allergen information, too.
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An option if you’d like to put out rolls of peppermint lozenges instead of a sprinkleable anise topping. The variant is labelled 3 x 3 pcs.
Check the nutritional information on the packaging before comparing it with other products. Also take note of the product warnings: excessive consumption may have a laxative effect, and the product contains a source of phenylalanine.
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A different type of product to consider if you’re thinking of serving ice lollies on game night. The variant is labelled 10Pcs and isn’t a substitute for an anise-flavoured topping.
Check the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging before choosing this snack. For a sugar comparison, use the latest nutritional information for the exact product.
Not according to the product information reviewed here. Jumbo lists 79.0 g of sugars per 100 g for this variant, with sugar as the first ingredient. Choose it as an anise topping, not because you assume it carries a ‘less sugar’ claim.
Compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Check the unit for each product: a figure per 100 ml can’t automatically be compared with one per 100 g. The serving size can then help you decide how much to serve.
No. Jumbo lists wheat starch and the allergens wheat and cereals containing gluten for this variant. Check the packaging of the exact product when you buy it, as ingredients and allergen information can change.
No. A nutrition claim for a food product must comply with the applicable rules, as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains. Don’t assume the Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here carry such a claim; always check any specific claim against the exact product.
