Who is this choice relevant to?

Coffee guests looking for Fairtrade chocolate

If both cocoa and a Fairtrade claim matter to you, check the ingredients and certification wording on the current packaging. Gestampte Muisjes are not the same as chocolate sprinkles.

Fans of traditional aniseed sprinkles

If you want to serve Gestampte Muisjes on rusk or bread, choose them for their aniseed flavour. The ingredient lists shown by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes do not mention cocoa.

Guests and hosts with dietary requirements

Sugar intake, allergens or individual dietary requirements may influence your choice at a coffee gathering. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that older people are not a uniform group, so check the nutritional information and allergen details for the product you’re actually serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for aniseed flavour or Fairtrade chocolate. Then compare the nutritional information and check that your chosen product is suitable for your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate and Fairtrade Look for cocoa or chocolate in the ingredients list and check the Fairtrade claim on the current packaging. If I want to serve chocolate with a Fairtrade claim, traditional aniseed sprinkles won’t do. This combination would be the main priority for around 42% of consumers.
Sugars and portion size Compare sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g, then decide what portion is suitable for the dietary requirements you’ve agreed. When putting together a treat, I want to know how much topping I’m using and how it fits into the coffee break. A suitable portion would be the main priority for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens and flavour Read the allergen information, including warnings about possible presence, then choose between aniseed and chocolate flavour. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to check before serving anything; the preferred flavour also matters. This consideration would carry the most weight for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Gestampte Muisjes contain chocolate

    According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed seeds. So they won’t meet your need to serve chocolate with coffee.

    If cocoa or chocolate is a requirement, check the ingredients list.

  • Confusing Fairtrade with nutritional value

    A Fairtrade claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a product contains. Albert Heijn lists 66 g of sugars per 100 g for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur.

    Assess the certification wording and nutritional information separately, and consider the portion size when serving.

  • Reading only the front of the packaging

    Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; Fairtrade Original states that its Hagelslag Puur may contain milk. This distinction matters if a guest needs to avoid an allergen.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings just before serving. If you’re still unsure whether the product meets a guest’s requirements, don’t serve it to them.

Brands and retailers to consider

Fairtrade Original

A brand to consider if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade claim. According to Fairtrade Original, Hagelslag Puur 380 g contains at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade as a feature of these chocolate sprinkles.
  • They are not Gestampte Muisjes or aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists 66 g of sugars per 100 g; according to the product information, they may contain milk.

De Ruijter

A good choice if you’re specifically looking for aniseed-flavoured Gestampte Muisjes for rusk, bread or decoration.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe Gestampte Muisjes as sugar-coated aniseed seeds.
  • The listed ingredients do not include cocoa; Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals. This product is therefore not a chocolate alternative.

Albert Heijn

A retailer whose product pages provide information about both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur.

  • The product pages can help you compare ingredients, nutritional values and product features.
  • A Fairtrade claim on chocolate sprinkles does not automatically apply to Gestampte Muisjes or other products. Check the packaging of the product you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes Fairtrade chocolate?

No. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, they are sugar-coated aniseed seeds; cocoa is not listed among the ingredients. If you want to buy Fairtrade chocolate, check both the ingredients and the current certification claim on the chocolate product.

Does a Fairtrade logo mean that all the ingredients are Fairtrade?

You can’t tell from the name of a composite product alone. Fairtrade International advises checking the back of the packaging for information about the ingredients and sourcing when a FAIRTRADE mark with an arrow is displayed.

What should I look for if an older guest has dietary requirements?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and take the portion size and the guest’s individual requirements into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that older people can have a range of nutritional needs, so one portion size won’t necessarily suit everyone.

Which allergens should I check for in these two products?

For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, check the information about wheat and gluten-containing cereals; for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur, look for the warning that it may contain milk. Always check the current packaging before serving the product to a guest.

How should I store the sprinkles until afternoon coffee?

Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place. Retailer information advises storing Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur in a cool, dry place. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you have at home.