Who is this approach suitable for?

Home bakers using liquid decorations

You decorate biscuits or cupcakes with chocolate, icing or sauce, for example, and want to add a small amount to each advent treat before adding the Muisjes.

Makers of small batches of advent treats

You decorate just a few treats at a time and want a handy bottle you can refill as you go. A 200 ml bottle is a useful size to compare.

Treat-makers who check for allergens

You check the topping before serving. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; check the packaging of the variety you’re using.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what you want to dispense from the bottle: use a squeezy bottle designed for liquid decorations, and add dry Muisjes separately. Then choose the capacity to suit the amount you make in each session.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Dispensing liquid decorations Check that the bottle is designed for the liquid or semi-liquid topping you’re using, and look at the nozzle and cap. If I’m adding a little icing to each advent treat, I want to control where it goes. Around 42% of consumers prioritise precise dispensing.
Keeping the dry Muisjes separate Sprinkle the Muisjes on separately and store the rest in a dry, well-sealed container. Only choose a dispenser for dry sprinkles if the manufacturer specifies this use. When I decorate at different times, I want to sprinkle the Muisjes on separately and keep the rest dry. For around 33% of consumers, handling dry Muisjes this way is the top priority.
Capacity and cleaning Compare 200 ml and 330 ml with the amount of topping you use per session; check the filling opening and cleaning instructions too. If I’m using different toppings for a small batch, I don’t want to fill a large bottle every time, even if that means refilling more often. For around 25% of consumers, size and cleaning are the top priorities.

Common mistakes

  • Using a sauce bottle to sprinkle Muisjes

    The squeezy bottles described here are intended for liquid or semi-liquid contents. That doesn’t automatically make them suitable for dispensing dry, sugar-coated aniseed through the nozzle.

    Use the bottle for the liquid decoration, then sprinkle the Muisjes on separately. If you’re using a separate dispenser, check that the manufacturer lists dry toppings as a suitable use.

  • Using any old craft bottle for edible decorations

    If a bottle will come into contact with ingredients, it’s important to check what it’s intended for; the shape of the nozzle doesn’t tell you.

    Choose a bottle that the manufacturer says is suitable for contact with food, and check that it’s right for the topping you want to dispense.

  • Leaving the Muisjes open while you decorate

    Albert Heijn advises keeping De Ruijter Feestmuisjes dry.

    Take out the amount you need, then seal the packaging again properly.

  • Overlooking the topping’s allergen information

    Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Other varieties may have different ingredients.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re using.

Relevant brands to consider

De Ruijter

Feestmuisjes are sugar-coated aniseed that you can sprinkle on as a topping; they’re not a liquid filling for a sauce bottle.

  • Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack and advises storing them in a dry place.
  • Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for this variety; check the packaging before use.

IKEA

IKEA describes its 330 ml GRILLTIDER squeezy bottle as suitable for sauces, dressings and flavourings.

  • IKEA says this version has a tight-fitting cap.
  • IKEA recommends washing it by hand. The stated uses don’t confirm that it’s suitable for dispensing dry Muisjes.

HENDI

The range in this comparison includes a 200 ml squeezy bottle for sauces and batter, as well as a 0.65 L bottle for use with a HENDI sauce warmer.

  • Meesterslijpers describes the 200 ml version as a set of three bottles with caps and wide filling openings.
  • HENDI says the larger bottle is intended for chocolate and sauces in a sauce-warmer setup; neither of these stated uses confirms that it’s suitable for dry Muisjes.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I dispense dry Muisjes from a standard squeezy bottle?

That isn’t a stated use for the sauce bottles described here. They’re designed for liquid or semi-liquid contents, so sprinkle Muisjes on separately unless the manufacturer explicitly says another dispenser is suitable for dry sprinkles.

What bottle capacity is right for small advent treats?

A 200 ml bottle is an option if you use only a little liquid decoration per session. A 330 ml bottle lets you fill more of the same topping at once; the HENDI 0.65 L bottle is specifically designed for use with a sauce warmer.

Which squeezy bottle can I use for edible decorations?

Choose a bottle that’s suitable for contact with food, and check whether the manufacturer lists your type of liquid decoration as a suitable use. Being suitable for sauce or chocolate doesn’t automatically mean the bottle can dispense dry Muisjes too.

How should I store Muisjes between decorating sessions?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, Albert Heijn advises keeping them dry; reseal the packaging properly after use.

Are De Ruijter Feestmuisjes gluten-free?

No, not the variety described by Albert Heijn: wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed. Check the packaging of the product you’re actually serving, even if you’ve used a different variety before.