Hosts putting together a shared snack table
You want to serve an aniseed sprinkle and are choosing the pack size based on how much your guests are likely to use.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of classic Gestampte Muisjes
You specifically want sugar-coated aniseed seeds, rather than just any other aniseed-flavoured sprinkle.
Hosts who need to keep an eye on allergens
Before serving, you need to check the ingredients and allergens listed on the pack of the product you’ve chosen.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you specifically want Gestampte Muisjes and how much sprinkle you’d like to serve. Then check the label with your guests in mind.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
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| Pack size | Compare the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes, the 300 g pack of Anijshagel and the 330 g pack of Feestmuisjes with the amount you want to serve. | For a small game night, I don’t want to open a larger pack than I need. Getting the right quantity is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Product type | Check the product name and ingredients if you’re specifically looking for sugar-coated aniseed seeds; Anijshagel is not an identical alternative. | I specifically want the recognisable form of Gestampte Muisjes on the table. Around 30% of consumers give product type top priority. |
| Wheat and gluten | Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying. | If a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what’s in the sprinkles before serving them. For an estimated 30% of consumers, checking the label is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing Anijshagel with Gestampte Muisjes
Gestampte Muisjes are described as sugar-coated aniseed seeds. Anijshagel is a different product, even if you’re looking for an aniseed flavour in both cases.
Check the product name and ingredients before choosing a different sprinkle instead of Gestampte Muisjes.
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Relying only on online allergen information
Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If a guest needs to avoid wheat, the label on the pack you buy is what matters when making your choice.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on that pack before serving the product.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack, Anijshagel in a 300 g pack and Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack. These are different products to consider when choosing muisjes and aniseed sprinkles.
- The packs listed have different sizes and product names.
- Don’t rely on the brand alone: check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
Sprinkles for your snack table at Joybuy
According to the product description, this pack of Mice Blue White contains sugar-coated aniseed seeds and could work well for a shared snack table. If you’re specifically looking for Gestampte Muisjes, choose by product name and ingredients: Mice Blue White is not necessarily the same variety.
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De Ruijter Mice Blue White 330 g
An option if you want to serve sugar-coated aniseed seeds on your snack table and are looking for a 330 g pack.
The product description lists sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, and states that it contains gluten. Check the label if your guests need to avoid wheat or gluten.
According to the product description, store the pack in a cool, dry place and seal it well after opening.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between Gestampte Muisjes and Anijshagel?
Gestampte Muisjes are described as sugar-coated aniseed seeds; Anijshagel is a different type of aniseed sprinkle. Choose based on the product type you want to serve, and check the ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen.
Can I serve Gestampte Muisjes if someone needs to avoid wheat?
Don’t assume they’re suitable: Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the allergens and ingredients on the pack you’re actually serving.
How should I store these sprinkles after buying them?
Store Gestampte Muisjes, Anijshagel and Feestmuisjes in a dry place, and follow the instructions on the pack. Also check the best-before date on the product you’ve bought.
Where can I find allergen information on Dutch food packaging?
Read the label on the pack, including the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that 14 allergens must be declared on the label.