Who is this choice relevant to?

Party hosts looking for anise flavour

You want to use Gestampte Muisjes as a dessert topping or add a crunchy element alongside Dutch doughnuts. Chocolate isn’t what you’re looking for.

Shoppers checking Fairtrade credentials on chocolate

You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a clear Fairtrade label and don’t want to confuse it with a claim that the cocoa is Fairtrade-certified.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

You need to check whether the wheat in Gestampte Muisjes or the milk in a chocolate variety matters to the person who’ll be eating it.

What should you look for when choosing?

Anise-flavoured Gestampte Muisjes

Choose this option: if you want anise flavour and sugared seeds for a festive topping.

Bear in mind: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t chocolate sprinkles; Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients.

Chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade label

Choose this option: if chocolate is your priority and you want to check for a Fairtrade label on the product you choose.

Bear in mind: Chocolate sprinkles don’t have anise flavour. Albert Heijn lists the Fairtrade label for Fairtrade Original Puur and Fairtrade-certified cocoa for Delicata Puur; these are different product claims.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade label Check the certification mark and the exact product claim on the chocolate packaging. For chocolate at my celebration, I want to know exactly what the Fairtrade label refers to; this is the top priority for around 34% of consumers.
Anise flavour and how you’ll use it Choose Gestampte Muisjes if you want anise flavour, and decide whether you’ll use them as a topping or as part of a crunchy element. I want anise rather than chocolate flavour in my dessert. This preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging for wheat, milk and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. When I’m serving something to someone else, I want to know which ingredients and allergens matter to them first; this is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the pack size with what you need for your planned breakfast or dessert, and check the storage instructions. I want enough topping for the dishes I’m planning without an unnecessarily large amount left over. The quantity needed is the first consideration for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating Gestampte Muisjes as chocolate sprinkles

    Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed. Chocolate sprinkles have a different flavour and contain cocoa.

    Before choosing a pack, decide whether you want anise or chocolate in your dish.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are milk-free

    Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur may contain milk. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Delicata Chocoladehagelslag Puur contains milk solids and lactose, among other ingredients.

    If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the individual pack. Don’t rely on the word ‘dark’.

  • Relying solely on online ingredient information

    Information on a product page may differ from what’s on the packaging you receive. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.

    Check the packaging before serving the product. If the information you need isn’t clear, don’t serve it to someone with a relevant allergy.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are an anise product. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack and includes wheat starch among the ingredients.

  • A good choice if you’re specifically looking for sugared aniseed as a topping.
  • Not chocolate sprinkles; check the current packaging if you need a Fairtrade product or need to check allergens.

Fairtrade Original

Albert Heijn lists the Fairtrade label for Hagelslag Puur. For the 380 g pack, Jumbo specifies at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • Chocolate sprinkles for anyone wanting to check for a Fairtrade label on the product.
  • No anise flavour; this variety may contain milk.

Delicata

For Delicata Chocoladehagelslag Puur, Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade-certified cocoa and at least 43% cocoa solids.

  • A chocolate variety for anyone specifically looking for a claim that the cocoa is Fairtrade-certified.
  • Not a substitute for anise flavour; according to the product information, this dark variety contains milk solids and lactose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes Fairtrade chocolate?

No. Albert Heijn describes them as sugared aniseed, and Jumbo lists ingredients that don’t include cocoa. If you need a Fairtrade product, don’t rely on the product name; check the label on the packaging.

How can I recognise a Fairtrade label on chocolate sprinkles?

Check the certification mark and the exact wording on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists the Fairtrade label for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur, while Delicata Chocoladehagelslag Puur’s product information specifically mentions Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically milk-free?

No. Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur may contain milk, and Delicata Chocoladehagelslag Puur lists milk solids. If you have a milk allergy, always check the label on the pack you’re going to use.

How can I serve Gestampte Muisjes at New Year?

You can use them as an anise topping for a dessert. In one of its recipes, Jumbo adds a tablespoon of Gestampte Muisjes to a crunchy mix served alongside Dutch doughnuts and a dip.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after opening?

Seal the pack well and store it in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage instructions and best-before date on your own pack.