Who is this choice relevant to?

Night-shift workers who want to portion it themselves

You want to take Gestampte Muisjes with you, but not the whole pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 270 g pack, so you can measure out the amount you need at home.

Night-shift workers who want individual portions

You want to take a pre-portioned sachet for your break and don’t mind that Kleintjes Strooibaar is a different mix from Gestampte Muisjes.

Shoppers who check the label first

Ingredients, allergens or sugar content matter more to you than pack size. According to Jumbo’s product information, Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat, while Kleintjes Strooibaar contains wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

What should you consider when choosing?

Gestampte Muisjes

Choose this if: you specifically want the crushed aniseed variety and can measure out a portion for your night shift at home.

The trade-off: the 270 g pack doesn’t contain individual sachets to take with you.

Kleintjes Strooibaar

Choose this if: pre-portioned sachets matter more to you than the specific contents of Gestampte Muisjes.

The trade-off: according to Jumbo, the eight portions contain chocolate and fruit sprinkles, with a different ingredients and allergens list.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter to?
Portion control Check whether the pack contains individual sachets or whether you’ll need to measure out a portion yourself. If I’m only taking one portion to my shift, I want to be able to pack it in advance. Around 27% of consumers prioritise individual portions.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the allergens list for the exact version and compare nutritional information per 100 g, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. If I’m watching allergens or sugar, I want to know what’s in the sprinkles before choosing based on pack size. For around 37% of consumers, this label information is their top priority.
The aniseed variety you want Check the product name and ingredients: Kleintjes Strooibaar isn’t Gestampte Muisjes. I specifically want crushed, sugar-coated aniseed and don’t mind portioning it myself. This specific product choice comes first for around 36% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small sachet is mini Gestampte Muisjes

    The portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contain different sprinkles. The Gestampte Muisjes listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo come in a 270 g pack.

    If you specifically want crushed aniseed, measure out a portion yourself. Choose the individual sachets only if you’re happy with their different contents too.

  • Comparing nutritional information by portion alone

    Sachets and portions measured out yourself may weigh different amounts. This means that nutritional values per portion don’t provide an equal basis for comparison.

    First compare similar products per 100 g, then consider how much you actually want to take with you.

  • Assuming products from the same brand have the same allergens

    According to Jumbo, Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat; the allergens information for Kleintjes Strooibaar also lists milk and soya, among other ingredients.

    Read the ingredients and allergens list on the packaging of the exact version you’re buying.

  • Assuming all aniseed sprinkles are interchangeable

    De Ruijter Anijsstrooisels 300 g is a different product from Gestampte Muisjes and doesn’t come in individual portions.

    Consider it only if another type of aniseed sprinkle will do; choose by the product name, not just the aniseed flavour.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The brand behind both Gestampte Muisjes and Kleintjes Strooibaar.

  • The product names distinguish the crushed aniseed variety from the mix in individual portions.
  • Kleintjes Strooibaar isn’t a mini version of Gestampte Muisjes; the ingredients and allergens differ.

Albert Heijn

A retailer with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and a Kleintjes version.

  • The product pages make it easy to compare packs and ingredients.
  • Check the label on the version you’ve chosen before buying; product information can change.

Jumbo

A retailer with product information for 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes and Kleintjes Strooibaar with eight portions.

  • The packaging information makes the difference between a box and individual sachets clear.
  • The sachets contain a different sprinkle mix, so compare the ingredients and allergens too.

Aniseed alternative at Joybuy

If another type of aniseed sprinkle will do for your night shift, you could consider this product alongside Gestampte Muisjes. It isn’t an identical version and doesn’t come in a box of individual portions.

De Ruijter Anijsstrooisels 300 g

De Ruijter Anijsstrooisels 300 g

An option if you want to take aniseed sprinkles with you and aren’t specifically looking for Gestampte Muisjes.

The pack contains 300 g. If you only want to take a small amount, you’ll need to measure it out yourself. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are Kleintjes sachets the same as mini Gestampte Muisjes?

No. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight portions of chocolate and fruit sprinkles; the Gestampte Muisjes listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo come in a 270 g pack.

How can I take Gestampte Muisjes to a night shift?

Measure out the amount you want to take at home, rather than bringing the whole pack. Gestampte Muisjes is intended as a topping; the product information suggests using it on bread, crispbread and yoghurt, among other things.

Does Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?

Yes, Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, check the allergens information on the packaging of the exact version before using it.

How should I store the sprinkles around my night shift?

Store Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place; Jumbo says to store Kleintjes Strooibaar in a cool, dry place. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’re using.