Fans of traditional anise flavour
You’re looking for the sweet anise flavour and fine texture of Gestampte Muisjes to sprinkle on bread or crispbread, for example, rather than a chocolate product.
Which sprinkles are right for you?
Shoppers looking for dark chocolate toppings
By ‘dark’, you mean a cocoa flavour, so you want to check the minimum percentage of cocoa solids on the packaging of chocolate sprinkles or chocolate pieces.
Shoppers stocking up
You’re buying several packs and want to check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions for each variety first.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for anise sprinkles or a chocolate topping. Then compare the exact variety’s ingredients and suitability for your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and product type | Read the product description and ingredients. If you’re looking for a cocoa flavour, compare the stated cocoa percentage: Jumbo lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur 200 g. | If I want a pronounced cocoa flavour, I look for a chocolate topping rather than anise sprinkles; this flavour and product choice comes first for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current label on the exact pack, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients. | If I have dietary restrictions, I want to know what’s in this particular variety; ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storage and stocking up | Check the best-before date and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing chocolate sprinkles in a dry place and sealing the pack properly. | If I buy several packs, I want to be able to store them until I’m ready to use them; stock management comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ is a Gestampte Muisjes variety
The ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes listed by Jumbo describe anise sprinkles and don’t mention cocoa. If you’re expecting chocolate, you’d be choosing a different type of product.
First decide between anise and chocolate. For chocolate, look for dark chocolate sprinkles or chocolate pieces, and check the cocoa percentage of the variety.
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Assuming ‘dark’ tells you everything about allergens
The term ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you which allergens may be present in a chocolate product. Anise sprinkles need checking too: Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying rather than trying to work out what’s inside from the product name.
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Buying extra packs without thinking about storage
Stocking up means finding a suitable place to store your supplies and keeping an eye on the best-before date of each pack.
Check the date and product instructions before buying. Store chocolate sprinkles in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and seal an opened pack properly.
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Treating an online description as the definitive label
If you’re buying based on ingredients or allergens, the information on the exact packaging matters.
Use the product description to compare varieties, then read the physical label before using the sprinkles.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and the Intens Puur chocolate variety are two different types of sprinkles, as Jumbo’s product information shows.
- Gestampte Muisjes are crushed, sugar-coated anise seeds; Jumbo lists at least 52% cocoa solids for Specials Intens Puur 200 g.
- These product details don’t apply to every variety from the brand. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose when buying.
Chocolate sprinkles for your snack stash
These Joybuy products are dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who means a chocolate topping by ‘dark’. If you’re looking for the anise flavour of Gestampte Muisjes, that’s a different type of product. If you’re after a high cocoa content, compare the percentage on the exact pack.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles 200 g
An option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than anise sprinkles. Check the label on this variety for its specific cocoa content and any allergens.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles 400 g
The 400 g pack could be a good choice if you want to stock up on chocolate sprinkles for several servings. Check the current label for cocoa content, allergens and storage instructions.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
A 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you’re looking for a chocolate topping. If the cocoa percentage is important to you, check it on the packaging, along with the allergen and storage information.
Frequently asked questions
Are Gestampte Muisjes a dark chocolate variety?
No. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Jumbo are anise sprinkles. Cocoa isn’t listed among the ingredients; if you’re looking for a cocoa flavour, choose chocolate sprinkles or chocolate pieces.
Can I choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if I avoid wheat?
Not the variety for which Jumbo lists wheat starch in the ingredients. Check the current label on the exact pack every time you buy it.
Does ‘extra dark’ mean chocolate sprinkles are allergen-free?
No, the name ‘extra dark’ doesn’t guarantee that. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the variety you want to buy.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles for a small stockpile?
Store chocolate sprinkles in a dry place and seal an opened pack properly, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the best-before date and any additional instructions on the packaging.