Who is this choice for?

Organisers with a strict sugar target

You’re looking for a school-fair treat whose nutritional information you can assess. Using a small amount of sprinkles isn’t the same as choosing a low-sugar product.

Bakers who want to keep the aniseed flavour

You want to use Gestampte Muisjes as a recognisable topping and can limit the amount on each treat, without describing the sprinkles themselves as low in sugar.

Organisers who are mindful of the school community

You’ll need to check the school’s guidelines and find out about any relevant allergies or dietary requirements. Voedingscentrum advises asking about these in advance.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether a lower sugar content is a firm requirement. Then check that your chosen treat is allowed at school and suitable for the group you’re making it for.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most important for?
Sugar content Compare the sugars per 100 g on the packaging and work out how much you’ll use per treat. Check any nutrition claim for the exact variant. If I need to make a demonstrably low-sugar treat, I want to assess the product’s composition rather than simply use fewer sprinkles; this is a priority for around 38% of consumers.
School guidelines Before buying or preparing anything, ask what rules apply to treats, portion sizes and homemade products. I want to avoid bringing something to the fair that can’t be offered; that’s why school guidelines come first for around 37% of consumers.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the label on the pack you’ve bought and ask what guidelines apply to the group. When I’m baking for several children, I need to know who the ingredients are suitable for; around 25% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming that using fewer sprinkles makes a product low in sugar

    Using a smaller amount doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g. Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    If a demonstrably lower sugar content is essential, compare other treats using their nutritional information rather than starting with Gestampte Muisjes.

  • Treating a recipe title as a nutrition claim

    The wording in a recipe or search result doesn’t tell you what’s stated on the packaging of the product used.

    Check the ingredients, nutritional information and any nutrition claim on the packaging of the specific variant.

  • Waiting until after baking to ask about school rules

    According to Voedingscentrum, a school’s policy may determine what can and can’t be brought in as a treat.

    Ask about the guidelines before choosing ingredients or starting to bake.

    If you then find out the treat isn’t allowed, you may need to plan or prepare something else.

  • Guessing which allergens a product contains

    Holland Snack Express lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Ingredient information can change, as Albert Heijn points out in its product information.

    Read the label on the pack you’re using and ask in advance about relevant allergies and dietary requirements in the group.

Relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • This is a specific variant of Gestampte Muisjes; for a school fair, check the pack you’ll actually be using.
  • For this variant, Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, sugar as the first ingredient and wheat starch in the ingredients list. Don’t use this variant as evidence that a treat is low in sugar.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Gestampte Muisjes low in sugar?

Don’t use the De Ruijter variant covered here as a low-sugar option: Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g and sugar as the first ingredient. Using a small amount as decoration doesn’t change the composition per 100 g.

Should I check the school rules before the school fair?

Yes. Ask which guidelines apply to the fair before choosing your treat. According to Voedingscentrum, school policy may specify what can and can’t be brought in as a treat.

What should I check if children with allergies are taking part?

Ask about relevant allergies and read the label on the pack you’re using. Holland Snack Express lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; don’t rely solely on earlier product information for the ingredients in your pack.