First, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packet of sprinkles you’re considering. Then compare the sugars per 100 g with a product of the same type. The De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article list wheat or cereals containing gluten, according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the blue-and-white variety. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, these varieties aren’t suitable; if you have a different allergy or want to reduce your sugar intake, you’ll still need to check the specific product.
When choosing sprinkles for crispbread or bread, colour isn’t a useful first filter. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages list wheat or cereals containing gluten for the Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article. These varieties aren’t suitable if you need to avoid those ingredients.
If you have a different allergy, the mention of wheat alone won’t tell you whether a product is suitable. Compare the full ingredients and allergen information on the packet with the ingredients you need to avoid. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as online product information can change.
If you want to keep using sprinkles, compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the same type of product, then consider the portion you use. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article.
First, identify the allergen you need to avoid. Then compare the sugar content, making sure you’re comparing sprinkles with sprinkles rather than a different type of product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat and gluten | Check the ingredients and the declaration of wheat and cereals containing gluten on the current packet. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I’ll rule out sprinkles that list them. This is the main priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Check the packaging for your allergen and assess any cross-contact information that’s relevant to you. | If I have another food allergy, I want to know whether my specific allergen is an issue with the packet I’ve chosen. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this product-specific check. |
| Sugars and product type | Compare sugars per 100 g for the same type of product, then consider your portion. Check that you’re looking at sprinkles. | I want to reduce my sugar intake without accidentally replacing sprinkles with sweets. This combination is the first buying priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Even if sprinkles are mainly used as a sweet topping, they may contain an ingredient you need to avoid. The Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article list wheat or cereals containing gluten, according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
Use the ingredients and allergen information on the packet as your first filter, not the colour or product image.
The name muisjes is also used for soft sweets. So a search result with that name won’t tell you whether it’s an alternative to traditional aniseed sprinkles.
Check the product description and only compare sugars per 100 g once you’ve confirmed which type of product you’re looking at.
Online information can change. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging for accurate allergen information. The absence of an online warning doesn’t, by itself, confirm whether your allergen or possible cross-contact is an issue.
Read the label on the packet you’ve chosen. If anything is unclear, ask the manufacturer or retailer for information about that specific product.
The retailers mentioned stock several De Ruijter products, including Feestmuisjes, blue-and-white sprinkles and crushed sprinkles.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter sprinkles with product information that can help you make an initial comparison.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter varieties in its sprinkles category.
PLUS lists De Ruijter crushed sprinkles as a separate product.
No. The Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article list wheat or cereals containing gluten, according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Check the label on the packet you’re actually buying too, as product information can change.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Check the information on the specific packet and, if anything is unclear, find out what’s relevant to your allergen.
No. The name is also used for soft sweets, so it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re buying aniseed sprinkles. Check the product type, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before comparing products.
First compare sugars per 100 g for products of the same type, then consider how much you plan to use. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the De Ruijter blue-and-white sprinkles checked for this article. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 11.9 g of sugar for a 15 g portion of sprinkles and points out that values can vary by brand.
