Who is this relevant to?

Hosts planning a sweet finish

You’re looking for something sweet to serve alongside the stamppot, not an ingredient for the main course. Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggest serving De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on bread or crispbread, or in yoghurt.

Group shoppers planning portions

You want to match the quantity to the number of guests and occasions when you’ll serve them. Albert Heijn lists the 270 g pack as containing 45 servings of 6 g each.

Shoppers catering for wheat or gluten restrictions

You want to know whether your guests can eat the product before serving it. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’ll serve something sweet alongside the savoury stamppot. Then choose the product type, work out how many servings you need and take your guests’ dietary restrictions into account.

Gestampte Muisjes

Choose these if: you specifically want to serve crushed Muisjes as part of a separate sweet course.

Bear in mind: Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggest sweet uses, not savoury ones.

Coloured whole Muisjes

Choose these if: you’d prefer to serve a colourful topping; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 330 g varieties.

Bear in mind: whole Muisjes are a different product type, not a larger bag of Gestampte Muisjes.

Anise sprinkles

Choose these if: you’re looking for a different sweet topping with an aniseed flavour; Albert Heijn lists a 300 g pack.

Bear in mind: these aren’t an established topping for savoury stamppot either; check the ingredients if your guests have dietary restrictions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Where they fit in the menu If you want to serve Gestampte Muisjes, plan a separate sweet course, for example with crispbread or yoghurt. If I’m only serving savoury stamppot, I don’t want to buy a topping I won’t use. Around 50% of consumers considering Muisjes for an occasion like this prioritise where they fit in the menu.
Quantity for the group Compare your planned servings with the 45 servings of 6 g each that Albert Heijn lists for the 270 g bag. When several guests are having something sweet, I want to have enough to go round without assuming it’s a large sharing bag. Around 30% of these consumers prioritise quantity.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label on the pack you’ve chosen and ask your guests about any relevant dietary restrictions. If a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what’s in the topping before serving it. Ingredients and allergens are the main concern for around 20% of these consumers.

Pitfalls when buying and serving

  • Assuming it’s a large sharing bag

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. The word ‘sharing’ doesn’t tell you how many servings you want to dish out.

    Count the servings you’re planning for each occasion and compare them with the 45 servings of 6 g each listed by Albert Heijn.

    If you’re planning more than 45 servings of 6 g each, you’ll need more than one pack for this way of serving them.

  • Planning to sprinkle Muisjes on your stamppot

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggest sweet uses for Gestampte Muisjes. Without a separate sweet course, they may not have a place at the meal.

    Serve them with crispbread, bread or another suitable sweet option, or skip them if you’re only serving stamppot.

  • Relying only on an online allergen list

    The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label.

    Read the label on the pack you’re actually serving, and take account of any guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter is the brand behind the 270 g Gestampte Muisjes sold by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

  • For this variety, the retailers list the weight, ingredients and allergens.
  • The suggested uses are sweet; don’t choose these Muisjes assuming they belong with savoury stamppot.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn is a retailer of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, not a separate brand of this product.

  • The product information lists 45 servings of 6 g each per pack.
  • Product information may change; check the label on your pack for the current ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, and also lists other varieties of Muisjes.

  • The product information suggests serving them on bread or crispbread, or in yoghurt.
  • Another variety of Muisjes isn’t automatically a larger pack of Gestampte Muisjes.

A related product option at Joybuy

If you’re planning a separate sweet course alongside the stamppot, you could also consider coloured whole Muisjes. The product below is a different type from the Gestampte Muisjes featured in this article.

De Ruijter Mice Blue White 330 g

De Ruijter Mice Blue White 330 g

An option if you’d like blue and white whole Muisjes for a separate sweet course instead of Gestampte Muisjes.

The pack contains 330 g. Work out how much you’ll need for the group based on your planned servings, and check the current ingredients and allergens on the label before serving.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can I sprinkle Gestampte Muisjes on stamppot?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information suggests sweet uses, not stamppot. If you still want to buy them for the occasion, plan a separate sweet course, such as crispbread or yoghurt.

How many guests will one bag of Gestampte Muisjes serve?

Albert Heijn lists the 270 g bag as containing 45 servings of 6 g each. That’s enough for 45 guests only if each has one serving of that size; allow separately for extra occasions or larger portions.

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes suitable for guests who avoid wheat or gluten?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten for these Gestampte Muisjes. Don’t serve them to guests who need to avoid these ingredients, and always check the current label.

How should I store an opened pack?

Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Reseal the pack after use and follow the storage instructions and date on the label.