Anyone catering for a larger King's Day gathering
If you want to decorate several rusks or cakes, comparing pack sizes can help. Albert Heijn lists Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack, while PLUS lists Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
Who are these options for?
Home bakers and table decorators
If you're serving bread, rusks and cakes, a versatile product you can sprinkle over different foods can come in handy. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe these uses for the De Ruijter varieties mentioned.
Anyone checking ingredients
If you're buying for someone with a food allergy or specific dietary requirements, you'll need the latest ingredient and allergen information. Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you're looking for aniseed sprinkles and what you'd like to use them on. Then compare pack sizes and check the ingredients on the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the pack size with what you'll need for your table: Feestmuisjes come in a 330 g pack, while Gestampte Muisjes come in a 270 g pack. | If I'm preparing lots of rusks or cakes, I want to make sure I have enough sprinkles at home. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having the right quantity. |
| Use | Check whether you're looking for aniseed sprinkles or sprinkles sold as sweets to eat on their own. | I want to use the same sprinkles on rusks and homemade treats. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this versatility. |
| Ingredients | Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information, and check the pack for any warnings. | If I'm serving something to someone with a food allergy, I want to know what's in it first. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking the ingredients. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking sweets for sprinkles to put on rusks
Albert Heijn describes Joris Muisjes bel as sugar confectionery. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are aniseed sprinkles for foods such as bread and rusks, so the products have different uses and ingredients.
Decide whether you're looking for sprinkles to use on food or sweets to eat on their own, then read the product description.
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Skipping the label because the packaging looks festive
Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. This is important if you're buying for someone with a wheat or gluten allergy.
When you buy, read the latest ingredients list and allergen information, and check the pack for any warnings.
Relevant brands and retailers
De Ruijter
Makes aniseed sprinkles sold as a sweet topping for bread and for sprinkling, including Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack and Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
- Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe uses on foods including bread, rusks, yoghurt and cakes.
- Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for each variety; Jumbo lists wheat starch in Feestmuisjes.
Joris
A different kind of product for anyone who means sweets to eat on their own by sprinkles: Albert Heijn describes Joris Muisjes bel as 165 g of sugar confectionery.
- An option to consider if you're looking for sweets rather than aniseed sprinkles for bread.
- The variety described by Albert Heijn contains gelatine; check the ingredients if this matters to you.
Albert Heijn
Its online sprinkles range includes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, Gestampte Muisjes and pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties.
- The product information helps you compare varieties and pack sizes.
- Check which variety is available for your order or at your store when you buy.
Jumbo
Its website lists various De Ruijter sprinkles, including Feestmuisjes and crushed sprinkles.
- The Feestmuisjes product page includes ingredient and allergen information.
- Check the latest packaging if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
PLUS
Its website lists De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack and Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack, alongside other varieties.
- The listed pack sizes make it easier to choose how much you need.
- Choose a variety to suit how you plan to use it; crushed and uncrushed sprinkles are different products.
Sprinkles on Joybuy
For a King's Day table with rusks, here's a blue-and-white De Ruijter variety in a 330 g pack. It's not the same variety as the Feestmuisjes or Gestampte Muisjes mentioned above.
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De Ruijter Muisjes Blauw & Wit 330 g
Worth a look if you'd like blue-and-white sprinkles to serve on rusks. The pack contains 330 g; if you have a food allergy, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the label.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use sprinkles on things other than rusks?
Yes. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product information also suggests using the De Ruijter varieties described on bread, yoghurt and cakes. If you want a particular texture, check which variety you're buying.
Do De Ruijter Feestmuisjes contain wheat?
Yes. Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. If you have a food allergy, always check the latest packaging, as product information can change.
What should you check for allergens on a pack of sprinkles?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging, including any warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
How should you store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes?
Store them in a dry place, as indicated in the product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Also follow the use-by or best-before date and any additional storage advice on the packaging.