Who is this choice relevant to?

Weekend breakfast fans keeping an eye on sugar

You’re looking for a sweet topping, but want to be able to compare the sugar content. The question is whether to stick with muisjes or switch to a different type of topping.

Fans of traditional aniseed muisjes

You value the aniseed flavour and using them on rusks or bread more than choosing a lower-sugar option. Chocolate sprinkles aren’t a substitute for this type of product.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

You want to know what ingredients and allergens a product contains before buying it. For example, according to Jumbo’s product information, wheat starch is an ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

For your weekend breakfast, first decide whether you want to stick with muisjes or are mainly looking for less sugar. Then compare the nutritional information for products that suit your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Less sugar Compare sugars per 100 g using the latest nutritional information, and check the ingredients list too. If I want less sugar at weekend breakfast, I need to be able to compare muisjes with a suitable alternative. This is the priority for around 45% of consumers.
Aniseed flavour and product type Choose between whole and crushed muisjes; chocolate sprinkles aren’t an aniseed muisjes product. On rusks, I want to keep the familiar aniseed flavour and the tradition of sprinkling them on. This matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest label, paying particular attention to the ingredients and highlighted allergens. Before serving something, I want to know whether its ingredients meet my requirements. This check takes priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming muisjes are automatically a lower-sugar choice

    The product name doesn’t tell you whether the sugar content has been reduced. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    If you mainly want less sugar, compare the nutritional information per 100 g with that of other toppings. If you specifically want muisjes, choose them for their distinctive flavour and form.

  • Relying only on the ‘less sugar’ label

    A label on the packaging doesn’t tell you how the sugar, fat or salt content compares between two products.

    Read the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list for the options you’re considering. Also check whether the product contains sweeteners if that would affect your choice.

  • Checking allergens only after you’ve bought the product

    Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch as an ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The name or colour of muisjes is no substitute for checking the allergen information.

    Check the latest label for your chosen product before buying or serving it.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list various De Ruijter muisjes products, including Gestampte Muisjes.

  • Gestampte Muisjes contain aniseed and work well as a traditional topping for bread or rusks.
  • Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for these Gestampte Muisjes. Check the label for other varieties separately.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn includes AH Hagelslag melk minder suiker and AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker in its selection of lower-sugar toppings.

  • These chocolate sprinkle varieties are worth considering if you’re looking at a different type of sweet topping.
  • Chocolate sprinkles aren’t an aniseed muisjes product. Check the latest nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you choose.

Céréal

Albert Heijn lists Céréal Hagelslag melk minder suikers as a sweet topping for bread.

  • The product description makes these chocolate sprinkles worth considering if reducing sugar is your main priority.
  • They’re chocolate sprinkles, not muisjes. Use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare them with other products.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a lower-sugar choice?

Don’t assume so: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If you choose them for their aniseed flavour, you can compare this figure with that of other toppings.

Should I compare sugar per serving or per 100 g?

When comparing different types of topping, start with the figures per 100 g so you’re comparing the same amount. Then consider how much you actually use on bread or rusks.

Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?

Yes. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Always check the latest label and allergen information for the product you choose.