Shoppers with a strict sugar-free requirement
You’re looking for a late-night snack with a bread topping that is explicitly labelled sugar-free. Regular Gestampte Muisjes containing sugar aren’t an option for you.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Aniseed flavour fans who keep an eye on portions
You want the delicate, sweet aniseed flavour of Gestampte Muisjes, but you also check how much sugar is in the amount of sprinkles you use.
Shoppers who check allergens
You’re considering adding Gestampte Muisjes to bread, crispbread or yoghurt, and need to take the latest information about wheat and cereals containing gluten into account.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether sugar-free is a requirement. Then consider how much you want to use and check the allergen information for the product you’re thinking of buying.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free requirement | Look for a sugar-free label on the current packaging or product page, and check the ingredients and sugars per 100 g. | If I want a late-night aniseed-flavoured snack without giving up my sugar-free requirement, regular sugar sprinkles are out; around 50% of consumers prioritise this requirement. |
| Aniseed flavour and portion size | Compare sugars per 100 g with the stated serving size and the amount you use yourself. | I mainly want the familiar aniseed flavour as a small topping, but I also want to know how much sugar is in my portion; around 30% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Allergens and availability | Read the latest allergen information and check separately what is available from your chosen retailer. | If I need to avoid wheat or still need to shop for a late-night snack, I want to know what’s in the product and whether I can get it before buying; for around 20% of consumers, these practical considerations matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a smaller portion means it’s sugar-free
Using less of regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes doesn’t change what’s in it. Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving and 79.0 g per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a requirement, check the product label. Use the serving information to work out how much sugar is in the amount you eat.
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Taking “sugar-free” as a verdict on the whole snack
The sugar-free label applies to a product, not to all the ingredients and nutritional values in your late-night snack combined.
Also compare the other nutritional information, ingredients and allergens of the products you want to combine.
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Overlooking allergens in a small topping
Jumbo’s listing for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten. The small amount of sprinkles doesn’t make these ingredients irrelevant if you need to avoid them.
When buying, check the latest allergen information on the packaging or product page.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers a regular 270 g version of Gestampte Muisjes. Jumbo describes it as fine, sweet aniseed sprinkles for bread, crispbread and yoghurt, among other things.
- The fine sprinkles work well as a topping.
- This regular version isn’t suitable if sugar-free is a requirement: Jumbo lists sugar as the first ingredient and 79.0 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The product listing mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten.
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Frequently asked questions
Is regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes sugar-free?
No. According to Jumbo’s product listing, sugar is first on the ingredients list and this version contains 79.0 g of sugars per 100 g.
Does sugar-free mean a late-night snack is a better fit for me?
Not necessarily. The label doesn’t tell you everything about the product’s ingredients, nutritional information and allergens, or about the snack you put together with it.
How can I compare the sugars in different types of bread toppings?
Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in similar products; Voedingscentrum recommends using this basis when comparing food labels. Also consider the portion you plan to use.
Can I choose regular Gestampte Muisjes if I need to avoid wheat?
Always check the latest allergen information. Jumbo’s product listing for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Does an online listing mean a sugar-free version is also available?
No. Jumbo and Albert Heijn have online listings for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; this doesn’t mean a sugar-free version is available, or that it’s in stock at a particular shop.