Aniseed and tradition lovers
You’re looking for the taste of sugared aniseed on crispbread or bread. Cocoa doesn’t need to be part of your topping.
Which option is right for you?
Dark chocolate lovers
By ‘dark’, you mean a cocoa flavour. Compare dark and extra dark chocolate sprinkles by checking the stated cocoa content and the ingredients for the specific variety.
Shoppers checking allergens
You want to know which allergens are listed on the label for your chosen variety before you order. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want aniseed or chocolate sprinkles; only then compare varieties within that product type. When ordering online, the product description and the label for the exact variety are what matter.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Rich cocoa flavour | Check that the description says chocolate sprinkles and compare the stated cocoa content of the varieties you’re considering. | If by ‘dark’ I mean chocolate, I don’t want to order an aniseed topping. For around 40% of consumers, that cocoa flavour comes first. |
| Traditional aniseed flavour | Check that the product is Gestampte Muisjes and that aniseed is listed in the ingredients. | On crispbread, I want the distinctive taste of Gestampte Muisjes, not chocolate. That aniseed preference comes first for around 40% of consumers. |
| Label and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety; check the label again when it arrives. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the label determines which variety I can choose. For around 20% of consumers, this check is the first requirement. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking ‘dark’ for a type of Gestampte Muisjes
Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed. If you’re expecting cocoa, you’re looking for a different flavour.
Before ordering, decide whether you want aniseed or dark chocolate sprinkles, then read the product description.
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Assuming ‘extra dark’ means the allergens or sugar content are right for you
A higher cocoa content doesn’t, by itself, tell you which allergens a product contains or how much sugar it lists per 100 g.
Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety.
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Relying only on the online product page
The pack you receive is important for checking the ingredients and allergens.
Read the label again when your order arrives, especially if an allergen affects your choice.
A useful brand to know
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists both Gestampte Muisjes and dark and extra dark chocolate sprinkles from this brand. These are different product types, not dark and light versions of the same topping.
- The separate product ranges make it easy to choose between aniseed and cocoa.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; the brand name and the word ‘dark’ don’t provide the full picture.
Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products are for anyone looking for a chocolate flavour when ordering online, rather than the aniseed flavour of Gestampte Muisjes. Pay close attention to the product type: as well as chocolate sprinkles, this selection includes a product with ‘Chocolate Chunks’ in its name.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles – 200 g
An option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than aniseed. Compare the cocoa content and check the allergens on the pack you receive.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles – 400 g
A good fit if you’ve chosen dark chocolate sprinkles but don’t have a specific cocoa content in mind. Read the ingredients and allergens for this variety before use.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks – 390 g
A chocolate topping worth considering if you’re not looking specifically for sprinkles. The name says ‘Chocolate Chunks’, while the description refers to sprinkles, so check which product type you’ll receive before ordering.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure – 390 g
An option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles without requiring a particular cocoa content. Check the ingredients and allergens on your chosen pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are Gestampte Muisjes a type of dark chocolate?
No. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed; cocoa isn’t listed in the ingredients shown. If by ‘dark’ you mean a cocoa flavour, look for dark chocolate sprinkles.
Which chocolate sprinkles checked list a cocoa content?
Albert Heijn states that De Ruijter Royaal extra dark chocolate sprinkles contain at least 43% cocoa solids. Compare this only with percentages stated for other specific varieties; the word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t give you a figure.
Which allergens should I check when choosing?
Always check the label on the exact pack. Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; the ingredients listed by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles include soya and milk fat. The allergen information on the variety you receive is what matters.
How should I store the sprinkles after delivery?
Store Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, and follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen for chocolate sprinkles. The dark chocolate sprinkles checked are labelled to be stored in a cool, dry place.