Choose Gestampte Muisjes if aniseed flavour and a fine, crushed texture matter more to you than a lower sugar content. In the De Ruijter version described by Jumbo, sugar is the first ingredient. If reducing sugar is your top priority, you can compare chocolate sprinkles labelled as lower in sugar, but that means choosing a different type of product. Check the sugars per 100 g and the packaging before you decide.
You want sprinkles for a birthday get-together and are prioritising a lower sugar content. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g; an option labelled as lower in sugar may be chocolate sprinkles rather than Gestampte Muisjes.
You want to serve something with aniseed flavour and a fine, crushed texture. Chocolate sprinkles can also be used as a topping, but they’re a different product.
You’re serving guests who need to consider wheat or gluten. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the packaging of the exact version you’re serving.
First decide whether you want to stick with the aniseed flavour of Gestampte Muisjes or find a topping with less sugar. The latter may mean choosing chocolate sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | For the products you’re considering, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing products per 100 g, as serving sizes can vary. | I mainly want to choose a topping with less sugar for the get-together, even if it isn’t aniseed sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and texture | Check the product name and ingredients if you’re specifically looking for Gestampte Muisjes; lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles are a different type of product. | I don’t want to swap the aniseed flavour and fine, crushed texture for chocolate sprinkles. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the version you’ve bought before serving it. | If guests need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know exactly what’s in this product. Allergen checks take priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Chocolate sprinkles labelled as lower in sugar won’t necessarily give you the aniseed flavour and crushed texture you’re looking for.
Decide which feature matters most and check the product name before choosing an alternative.
Serving sizes can vary. According to the Voedingscentrum, this can make comparing products per serving confusing.
First compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g, then consider how much you want to serve.
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Jumbo contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. If your guests need to avoid these, the packaging of the product you’re serving is what counts.
Before serving, check the current ingredients and allergen information on that packaging.
These names can help you tell the different product types apart. A mention of lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles doesn’t mean they’re Gestampte Muisjes.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack as part of their aniseed sprinkles range.
Albert Heijn’s sugar-conscious selection includes AH and Céréal chocolate sprinkles labelled as lower in sugar.
Albert Heijn lists Céréal chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties labelled as lower in sugar.
Albert Heijn lists Venz milk chocolate sprinkles with a lower-sugar claim, but the product page marks this version as discontinued.
Don’t assume a pack of Gestampte Muisjes contains less sugar without checking the nutritional information for that specific version. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in their aniseed sprinkles ranges, while the lower-sugar options in the Albert Heijn selection reviewed were chocolate sprinkles.
No, Gestampte Muisjes are a sprinkle topping, not a biscuit. The De Ruijter version described contains aniseed and can be sprinkled on bread or crispbread, among other things, or used as a decoration.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ line on the nutritional information table per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum points out that different serving sizes can make comparisons per serving confusing; also check that you’re comparing the same types of product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re serving. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; don’t assume another version or alternative has the same ingredients.
