If keeping sugar to a minimum is essential for a treat to hand out at the Sinterklaas procession, don’t automatically opt for standard aniseed sprinkles: according to the product information, the De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS both contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you want the aniseed flavour and the traditional sprinkle shape, check the serving size and allergens for the specific variety you choose. If sugar content matters more, compare the label of a different type of treat and bear in mind that its flavour and shape will be different.
You’re looking for a treat where sugar content matters more than the traditional sprinkle shape. The standard De Ruijter varieties listed by PLUS contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g, so compare a specific alternative using its own nutritional information.
You want an aniseed flavour and a colourful topping for something like crispbread or crackers. Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed, not low-sugar biscuits. According to ALDI Nederland, blue and pink muisjes are traditionally associated with the birth of a baby.
You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before handing anything out. The De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS declare wheat and gluten.
Choose these: if you specifically want the traditional sprinkle shape and aniseed flavour as a topping.
The trade-off: the De Ruijter varieties listed by PLUS contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g and declare wheat and gluten.
Choose this: if a lower sugar content matters more than the traditional sprinkle shape.
The trade-off: the flavour and shape will be different. Check the sugar content and ingredients of each individual product rather than relying on a category description.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Compare the sugars per 100 g on the pack and consider the intended serving size too. | If reducing sugar is my priority, I don’t want to hand out just a smaller amount of standard aniseed sprinkles. Around 46% of consumers put a demonstrable reduction in sugar first. |
| Type of treat | Decide whether you want sprinkles as a topping, or a treat that can be handed out on its own. | For a festive platter, I specifically want to keep the aniseed-sprinkle shape, even if that means choosing something other than a lower-sugar option. This product format is the priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and rules | Read the allergen information for the exact variety and ask the organiser or school about its rules on handing out food. | When I’m buying for a group, I need to be able to check what’s in the product and whether I’m allowed to hand it out. For around 27% of consumers, this check comes first. |
A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s composition. The Voedingscentrum lists 11.9 g of sugar in a 15 g portion of muisjes; according to the product information on PLUS, the De Ruijter varieties listed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
If lower sugar is a condition of your purchase, compare the nutritional information for individual products rather than simply reducing the serving size.
Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed, used as a topping. At a procession, consider whether that way of serving them suits how you want to hand out treats.
First decide whether you want a topping served with something else or a treat you can hand out on its own; then choose the type of product you need.
If you serve muisjes on crispbread or crackers, you’ll need to provide those too.
The De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS declare wheat and gluten. This matters when you’re buying for a group.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ll actually be using, and ask the organisers about the rules for handing out food at an organised procession.
The Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS are De Ruijter varieties for use as a topping.
These products are liquorice and peppermint, not muisjes. They’re only relevant if you’re also considering a different type of treat for the procession. Before handing anything out, check the sugar content, ingredients and any usage guidance on the pack.
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A liquorice alternative if you don’t need the traditional sprinkle shape. Before handing it out, check the sugar content, ingredients and guidance on the pack; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
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Honey-flavoured liquorice for anyone happy to choose a different flavour and shape from aniseed sprinkles. Read the nutritional information and usage guidance on the exact pack; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
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Peppermint pastilles instead of aniseed sprinkles, if that different flavour suits you. Check the pack before use: the product information lists a source of phenylalanine and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
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Eucalyptus-flavoured liquorice for anyone who doesn’t need to serve muisjes. Check the sugar content, ingredients and usage guidance on the exact pack; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the claim and the nutrition table for a specific variety, then compare the sugars per 100 g with the product you would otherwise buy. The De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS both contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g; having a smaller portion of these muisjes doesn’t make them a lower-sugar variety.
No. The muisjes described are sugar-coated aniseed used as a topping, not biscuits. If you want to hand out something on its own at a procession, first decide which type of treat would be practical.
Check the allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re buying. The De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Blauwe & Witte Muisjes listed by PLUS declare wheat and gluten; don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.
Before bringing food, ask the organiser or school what rules apply to your procession or celebration. Stichting School & Veiligheid recommends agreeing clear rules in advance for school celebrations; check with the relevant organiser about the rules for a separate event.
