Who are Muisjes suitable for?

Buffet decorators

Want to finish beschuit, yoghurt, cupcakes or cakes with an aniseed topping? The sprinkle format could be just right for your buffet.

Solo snackers expecting a bar

Looking for something you can eat straight away as an individual snack? The Muisjes featured here aren’t the product format you’re after.

Buffet shoppers checking ingredients

If your guests avoid wheat or gluten, or you want to check the amount of sugars per serving, read the label on the pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a bar for yourself or a topping for the buffet. If it’s a topping, choose between whole and crushed Muisjes.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Bar or sprinkles Check the product format and whether you’re choosing an individually wrapped snack or a pack of sprinkles. If I want something to eat myself during the buffet, I’m looking for a ready-to-eat bar rather than sprinkles. Product format would be the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Buffet presentation Choose between whole and crushed Muisjes, and decide which dish you want to use them on. For beschuit or cake, I want to know whether whole grains or the crushed version will work best as a finishing touch. Presentation would be the main consideration for around 40% of consumers.
Ingredients and portions Check the current label for wheat, gluten and nutritional information per serving. If my guests avoid wheat or gluten, I want to check the pack before serving the topping. Ingredients would be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Muisjes are snack bars

    The packs featured here contain sugar-coated aniseed to sprinkle, not a bar you can eat on its own.

    If you need a snack for one, look in a different product category. Choose Muisjes when you want a topping.

  • Forgetting about wheat and gluten at the buffet

    The whole and crushed Muisjes featured here list wheat and gluten-containing cereals as allergens. This matters if any guests need to avoid them.

    Check the pack label before you buy, and again before serving.

  • Not counting the amount you sprinkle

    Jumbo lists 12 g of sugars per 15 g serving of De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. The amount you sprinkle therefore determines the nutritional values for your serving.

    If the amount of sugars is important to your choice, check the serving size and nutritional information on the pack.

  • Treating online product information as the definitive label

    Ingredients and allergen information can change, so a product page you viewed earlier may not match the pack you end up serving.

    When making decisions about ingredients or allergens, use the label on the product you’re actually serving.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter Muisjes featured here include 330 g packs of whole Muisjes and 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The product pages list beschuit, bread, yoghurt and cake among the suggested uses.
  • The varieties featured here are sprinkles, not individually wrapped bars, and they contain wheat and gluten.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn is a retailer here, not the manufacturer of the Muisjes featured. Its product page shows 330 g of De Ruijter pink-and-white Muisjes.

  • The page includes ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.
  • Check the pack itself: Albert Heijn says product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo is a retailer. Its Muisjes category includes products such as De Ruijter Feest Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes.

  • Product pages provide information about ingredients, allergens and pack size.
  • Check the current label and availability when planning your buffet shopping.

PLUS

PLUS is a retailer with a listing for 270 g of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The listing helps you identify the crushed version as a sprinkle product.
  • If you’re looking for an individually wrapped bar, this product format won’t be right for you.

Muisjes as a buffet topping at Joybuy

This product is for anyone looking for whole Muisjes as a buffet topping, not for anyone after an individually wrapped bar.

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

Use as a sprinkle topping on foods such as beschuit or cake, not as an individual snack bar.

Pack size: 330 g. The product information lists wheat and gluten; check the label before serving.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are Muisjes a snack bar you can eat as they are?

The Muisjes featured here aren’t individually wrapped bars; they’re sugar-coated aniseed for sprinkling. If you’re after a ready-to-eat snack for yourself, a different product category would be a better fit.

Should I choose whole or crushed Muisjes for the buffet?

Choose whole Muisjes if you want visible grains as a topping; choose Gestampte Muisjes if you’re after a crushed version. Both are intended to be used on or with a dish, not as snack bars.

Do the Muisjes featured here contain wheat or gluten?

Yes. The De Ruijter Feest Muisjes, pink-and-white Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes featured here list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Always read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving.

How should I store Muisjes, and what does THT mean?

Store the Muisjes featured here in a dry place and follow the instructions on the pack, including after opening. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a ‘best before’ date (THT) relates to a product’s quality.