Which variety is right for you?

Organisers planning a topping station

Want to sprinkle muisjes over crispbread, yoghurt or cupcakes? First decide whether you specifically want Gestampte Muisjes, or whether regular muisjes will work for what you’re serving.

Organisers with a colour theme

If presentation is your priority, the colours of Feestmuisjes or blue-and-white muisjes may be a good fit. These are different varieties from Gestampte Muisjes, even if the pack contains more.

Festival food vendors

If you’re selling unpackaged food, you’ll also need to plan how you serve it and provide allergen information. For food sold at events, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of good hygiene and informing customers about allergens in unpackaged food.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by choosing the product you want to serve. Then consider the pack size, presentation and practicalities of serving it at your festival.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant for
Product type Read the full product name: Gestampte Muisjes, regular muisjes and aniseed sprinkles are different products. If I want to serve a ground aniseed topping specifically, I don’t want to end up with regular muisjes. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this product type.
Pack size and colour Compare the net weight and choose a colour variety only if it suits your presentation. For a shared food occasion, I want enough sprinkles and a presentation to suit the event; this is the deciding factor for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients Check the current label for allergens and read the nutritional information per 100 g for the variety you’ve chosen. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients or want to know the sugar content, I want to be able to check this before serving. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.
Availability Check that your preferred variety is available from the shop you want to order from. I want to arrange my chosen variety in good time without inadvertently switching to a different product; around 13% of consumers prioritise this.
Serving unpackaged food Decide whether you’ll be selling the food, and how you’ll protect the topping and make allergen information available. If I’m selling festival snacks, I want to serve the topping hygienically and be able to inform customers about allergens. This is a priority for around 13% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a larger pack contains Gestampte Muisjes

    Albert Heijn lists Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white muisjes in 330 g packs, while the Gestampte Muisjes we looked at come in 270 g packs. Here, a larger pack also means a different product variety.

    Choose the product type you want first, then compare pack size and colour.

  • Relying on online allergen information alone

    The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.

    Before serving, read the label on the pack you’re actually using.

  • Setting up an open topping station without a serving plan

    For sales at events, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights hygienic preparation, storage and sale, as well as allergen information for unpackaged food.

    Protect the topping from contamination, use clean utensils and make sure customers can access allergen information.

Manufacturers and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Manufacturer of the Gestampte Muisjes, Feestmuisjes, blue-and-white muisjes and aniseed sprinkles discussed here.

  • The varieties we looked at differ in product type, colour and pack weight.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack; don’t assume they’re the same across different varieties.

Albert Heijn

Retailer with product information about the De Ruijter varieties we looked at.

  • The product pages make it easier to compare product names, pack sizes and ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the label.

Jumbo

Retailer with product information about De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in 270 g packs and other muisjes varieties.

  • The product information for Gestampte Muisjes includes details such as pack size and ingredients.
  • Another variety in the range isn’t automatically a substitute for Gestampte Muisjes.

A Joybuy product for a topping station

These pink muisjes come in a 330 g pack and are suitable if you’re looking for regular muisjes in a particular colour. Don’t choose them if you specifically need Gestampte Muisjes for your topping.

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes, 330 g pack

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

An option if you’re looking for regular pink muisjes for a topping station; these are not Gestampte Muisjes.

Pack size: 330 g. Check the current label for ingredients and allergens before serving.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes come in a large sharing pack?

The pack listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contains 270 g, so don’t rely on the name alone if you need a particular quantity. The Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white muisjes we looked at come in 330 g packs, but they’re different varieties.

How can you use Gestampte Muisjes at a festival?

As a topping for things such as bread, crispbread, yoghurt or cupcakes – these uses are mentioned in the product information we looked at. Choose the variety and pack size to suit what you’re actually planning to serve.

Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain gluten?

The product information we looked at lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the pack label before consumption, as ingredient information may change.

Do I need to provide allergen information if I’m selling festival snacks?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, you must inform customers about allergens in unpackaged food when selling at markets and events. Use the current label for information about the muisjes, and remember to take the other ingredients in the snack into account too.