Runners looking for classic Muisjes
You want a sweet, aniseed-flavoured topping for your breakfast or another meal. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Feest Muisjes are sugared aniseed, not a chocolate product.
Who are these toppings for?
Runners looking for a dark chocolate flavour
You’re after a chocolate topping and aren’t too concerned about the Muisjes shape. Dark chocolate sprinkles and flakes are different products, so check the product title and ingredients before you choose.
Runners planning fuelling for long runs
You want to distinguish between a topping for a meal and food or drink to have while running. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says sports drinks, bars and gels can sometimes be useful during prolonged, intense exercise.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for something to put on a meal or fuel for a long training session. Then choose between aniseed and dark chocolate, and consider the product’s form.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Fuel for long training sessions | Distinguish between a topping for a meal and what you want to eat or drink while running. Try your chosen products and portions during training first. | When I run for a long time at a high intensity, I want to rely on food and drink I’ve tried during training. This reassurance comes first for around 42% of consumers. |
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether the product is chocolate sprinkles or flakes, and what cocoa percentage is stated on the pack you’ve chosen. | I mainly want a dark chocolate flavour on my meal, even if that means not buying Muisjes. For around 33% of consumers, that flavour is the main reason for choosing. |
| Muisjes and aniseed flavour | Check the product type and ingredients. Jumbo lists sugar and aniseed among the ingredients in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. | For breakfast, I’m specifically looking for the flavour and crunchy texture of classic Muisjes. For around 25% of consumers, that product form is what makes the difference. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking dark chocolate sprinkles for dark Muisjes
According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Feest Muisjes contain aniseed. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur as chocolate sprinkles. If you’re choosing based only on the dark flavour, the texture may not be what you expect.
Check the product type and ingredients. Look for dark chocolate sprinkles or flakes if chocolate flavour matters more to you than the Muisjes shape.
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Relying on a topping as your complete fuelling plan on the go
Muisjes can be part of a meal, but that doesn’t automatically make them suitable to eat during a long run. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports drinks, bars or gels can sometimes be useful if you’re exercising intensely for more than an hour and sweating a lot.
Try out the food, drink and portions you plan to take with you during training. Don’t rely on a topping you’ve never tried before on an important run.
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Assuming different sprinkles contain the same allergens
Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur; these details relate to two different products.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.
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De Ruijter
De Ruijter appears in the Dutch supermarket ranges mentioned here with both classic Muisjes and dark chocolate sprinkles. These are still different product types.
- Jumbo describes Feest Muisjes as sugared aniseed, while Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for Specials Intens Puur.
- Compare the ingredients and allergens for each variety. The stated cocoa percentage for Specials Intens Puur doesn’t automatically apply to other De Ruijter products.
Dark chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
This product suits you if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping for a meal. It isn’t a match if you’re after classic Muisjes or something to fuel your run.
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De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 390 g
A good choice if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles to top a meal. If the cocoa percentage or allergens matter to you, check the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are dark chocolate sprinkles and dark Muisjes the same thing?
No. Jumbo describes Muisjes as a product containing aniseed, while the Dutch supermarket ranges mentioned here list dark chocolate sprinkles and flakes as chocolate products. If you’re specifically looking for dark-flavoured Muisjes, check the product title and ingredients.
Can I eat Muisjes during a long run?
Muisjes aren’t an obvious choice for fuelling while running. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports drinks, bars or gels can sometimes be useful during prolonged, intense exercise. If you want to include them in your plan, try the products and portions during training first.
Are De Ruijter Feest Muisjes gluten-free?
No. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals as allergens in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. Check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
Which allergens are listed for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur?
Albert Heijn lists milk and soya, and says that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur may contain lactose. Check the allergen information on the packaging of the specific variety you’re buying.