Choose the 270 g jar of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if you specifically want sugared aniseed and can measure out the portions yourself; Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g. De Ruijter Kleintjes comes in small individual packs, but contains different types of sprinkles and is not a mini version of Gestampte Muisjes.
If you want to serve Gestampte Muisjes at a coffee morning without putting the jar on the table, you can prepare portions in advance. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 6 g and 45 portions for the 270 g jar; how much you actually need will depend on what you’re serving.
If each guest needs their own individually wrapped portion, the type of product is an important consideration. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains chocolate sprinkles and flakes, not Gestampte Muisjes.
If you’re catering for guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten, read the pack label before serving. Jumbo lists wheat starch in Gestampte Muisjes and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
Choose this if: sugared aniseed matters more to you than having individual packs.
The trade-off: you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself; the 270 g jar is not a single-serving pack.
Choose this if: individual small portions are your priority and you’re happy with a different type of sprinkle.
The trade-off: according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, this pack contains chocolate sprinkles and flakes rather than Gestampte Muisjes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring out portions yourself | Work out how many guests you’re expecting and whether you can prepare small portions in advance. Albert Heijn lists 6 g portions for Gestampte Muisjes. | I want to serve small portions without switching from Gestampte Muisjes to a different type of sprinkle. For around 42% of consumers, this combination of portion control and product type comes first. |
| Aniseed or a different type of sprinkle | Compare the product name and ingredients: according to Jumbo, Gestampte Muisjes contains aniseed; according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, Kleintjes contains different types of sprinkles. | At my coffee morning, I want the distinctive flavour and appearance of Gestampte Muisjes, even if that means using a larger jar. Around 33% of consumers give this product type top priority. |
| What’s available at your chosen retailer | Before ordering, check which product and size your retailer stocks; don’t mistake a Kleintjes pack for Gestampte Muisjes. | I want to finish my shopping with a particular retailer and need to know whether they stock the right pack. For around 25% of consumers, this check matters most. |
The small packs make it easier to hand out portions, but they won’t meet your needs if you want to serve sugared aniseed: according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, Kleintjes contains different types of sprinkles.
Check the product name and ingredients before deciding whether individual portions or Gestampte Muisjes are more important to you.
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Gestampte Muisjes. The information on a product page may differ from the pack you eventually receive.
Read the label on the pack before serving, especially if you’re catering for a guest who needs to avoid certain allergens.
The choice here is between Gestampte Muisjes and the individual packs in the Kleintjes range. A similar-sounding name for a smaller format doesn’t mean the contents are the same.
Albert Heijn’s product information distinguishes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes from De Ruijter Kleintjes.
Jumbo’s product information helps you distinguish the ingredients in Gestampte Muisjes from those in other types of sprinkles.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product and category pages show Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g jar, not as individual mini portions. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g; De Ruijter Kleintjes does come in small packs, but contains different sprinkles. Check your retailer’s current range if individually wrapped portions of Gestampte Muisjes are essential.
You can measure out the Gestampte Muisjes yourself in advance. The 6 g portion size listed by Albert Heijn is a useful starting point for planning, not a fixed amount that will suit every guest or every surface.
For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists wheat starch and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought.
Store Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Check the storage instructions and best-before date on your own pack.
