Which pack size is right for you?

Families who pack lunchboxes occasionally

If you only use Gestampte Muisjes for a few sandwiches each week, one pack can help you keep stock to a minimum. Albert Heijn lists 45 servings of 6 g in the 270 g pack.

Those sharing lunches or treats

If several schoolchildren use it regularly, or you need it for a group occasion, a case of nine 270 g packs may be a good fit. Check first that you have enough dry storage space and that you’ll use the stock before its best-before date.

Families who need to watch out for wheat or gluten

Jumbo lists wheat starch as an ingredient and wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens for this variety. Check the label on the pack you’re buying each time, as product information can change.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a secondary-school lunchbox, first check that the label is suitable for the person who’ll be eating the spread. Then work out how many packs you’ll use and how you’ll alternate this sweet spread with other lunch options.

What to consider What to check before buying Particularly relevant for
Pack size and stock Compare one 270 g pack with a case of 9 x 270 g; check the best-before date and how much dry storage space you’ll need. If I only pack a lunchbox now and then, I don’t want to stock nine packs; having to buy and store a larger quantity is the main concern for around 44% of consumers.
Wheat and gluten Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you’ll actually be using. If someone in my family needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I don’t want to rely on the product name; checking allergens comes first for around 22% of consumers.
Variety in the lunchbox Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, and decide how much sweet spread you want to use. I want to alternate the aniseed flavour with other spreads in the school lunchbox, rather than rely on it every day; variety is the main consideration for around 34% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a case of nine packs contains lunchbox portions

    The listed multipack contains nine standard 270 g packs. It’s stock for use at home or by a group, not a set of individually wrapped portions for school bags.

    Choose one pack if you’d like to try the aniseed flavour first. Consider the case only when you know you can use and store all nine packs.

  • Relying on an allergen list you read earlier

    According to Jumbo, this variety contains wheat starch; the listed allergens are wheat and cereals containing gluten. Ingredient and allergen information can change.

    Before use, check the label on the pack, including the ingredients and any warnings about cross-contamination.

  • Treating a sweet spread as a complete lunch

    According to Jumbo’s nutritional information, this variety contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends not choosing sweet spreads too often.

    Enjoy Gestampte Muisjes as one option among others, and consider adding other sandwich fillings, fruit or vegetables to lunch.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is listed in a 270 g pack at Albert Heijn and Jumbo. FoodWorld-XL also lists a case of 9 x 270 g.

  • The supermarket listings provide information about the pack’s ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The case contains nine standard packs, not individual lunchbox portions. The listed variety contains wheat and cereals containing gluten.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information lists a 6 g serving and 45 servings per pack.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging again, as this information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per 6 g serving.
  • A listing for a single pack doesn’t mean it contains individual lunchbox portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gestampte Muisjes intended as an everyday staple for school lunches?

It’s better enjoyed as an occasional alternative than as the regular choice for every lunch. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety; the Voedingscentrum recommends not choosing sweet spreads too often.

How big is a single pack of Gestampte Muisjes?

The De Ruijter pack listed at Albert Heijn and Jumbo contains 270 g. Albert Heijn lists a 6 g serving and 45 servings per pack; a case of 9 x 270 g contains nine of these packs, not nine lunchbox portions.

Is this variety of Gestampte Muisjes gluten-free?

No: Jumbo lists wheat starch as an ingredient and wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the label on the pack you’re going to use each time you buy it.

How should you store a supply of Gestampte Muisjes?

Store the packs in a dry place, as advised in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. If you buy a case of nine packs, check the best-before dates on the packaging before stocking up too.