Start by choosing your muisjes based on how you’ll use them: according to Jumbo’s product information, crushed muisjes go well with yoghurt, bread and crispbread; whole muisjes can be used as a topping or served in a tall glass for dipping a snack, as shown in a Jumbo recipe. Then choose a clean, dry jar with a secure lid that holds the amount you need. A pack weighing 270 g or 330 g doesn’t tell you the jar capacity in millilitres. When studying, treat muisjes as a sweet addition or a measured treat: according to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the varieties reviewed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
Would you like something sweet within reach while you study, without having to scoop it out of the packet each time? A small jar with a lid can help you set aside a portion of muisjes in advance. Check the label for the serving size, sugar content and allergens of the variety you choose.
If you’re serving crispbread or a snack to dip in muisjes, a separate serving glass can come in handy. A Jumbo recipe uses a tall glass for this. Keep any muisjes you’re not serving straight away in a dry, sealed container.
If you’re looking for muisjes to add to yoghurt, bread or crispbread, their form is an important consideration. Jumbo and PLUS list these uses in their product information for crushed muisjes.
Decide whether you mainly want to prepare a portion for yourself, serve muisjes to others or find a particular form to use as a topping. Then check that your chosen jar is suitable for how you’ll use it and for the amount you want to put inside.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and nutritional information | Check the sugars per 100 g, serving size and allergens on the packaging. Choose a jar that lets you scoop out the amount you want. | If I use muisjes regularly while studying, I want to decide in advance how much to use as a topping. For around 40% of consumers, a measured portion is the top priority. |
| Serving to share | Distinguish between an open glass for serving straight away and a tightly sealed jar for storing the rest. Check how much you want to put on the table. | When studying with others, I want to be able to dip or sprinkle without leaving the whole supply open. Around 30% of consumers give serving to share the highest priority. |
| Form and use | Compare crushed and whole muisjes for the topping or serving method you have in mind. Also check that the jar opening makes it easy to scoop them out. | I’d choose a different kind of topping for yoghurt than for a snack I want to dip in muisjes. Form and use matter most to around 30% of consumers. |
A 270 g or 330 g pack doesn’t tell you how much space the muisjes will take up in a jar. The size of the opening also affects how easily you can scoop them out.
First check the pack you’ve chosen, then make sure the jar has enough usable space, seals securely and leaves room for scooping without spills.
According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the varieties reviewed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Putting a large amount on the table makes it harder to decide on a portion in advance.
Set out the amount you want to use as a topping or treat, then put the rest of the pack away.
The product pages reviewed say to store muisjes in a dry place. An open glass can work for dipping straight away, but a sealable container is more practical for any muisjes left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing food in a sealed container.
Use a clean, dry jar with a secure lid for storage, and put only the amount you need straight away in the serving glass.
The whole and crushed varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before serving muisjes to anyone who needs to be mindful of them.
De Ruijter makes the varieties discussed here. The retailers listed provide product information to help you compare varieties and labels; their inclusion here says nothing about the range available on Joybuy.
The product range discussed includes whole muisjes in 330 g packs and crushed muisjes in 270 g packs.
A retailer with product information for items including De Ruijter Feestmuisjes 330 g and crushed muisjes 270 g.
A retailer with pages for whole and crushed De Ruijter muisjes, as well as a recipe that serves muisjes in a tall glass.
A retailer with product pages for crushed muisjes 270 g and De Ruijter blue and white muisjes 330 g.
These glass storage jars are an option if you want to set aside smaller amounts of muisjes separately. Check that the capacity, opening and lid suit the muisjes you’ve chosen and how you want to store or serve them.
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Four separate jars can be useful for setting aside smaller amounts of muisjes. The product name gives the size as 7 × 5 cm; check that the usable capacity and opening suit the amount you want to scoop out or store.
If you want to store muisjes in the jars for longer, also check how the lids close and follow any care instructions for the set.
Choose a jar based on how much you want to put in it, rather than converting the pack weight directly into millilitres. Check that the opening is wide enough for scooping and that the jar seals securely. For dipping straight away, you can use a separate tall glass.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages reviewed say to store muisjes in a dry place; they don’t say to refrigerate them after transferring them to a jar. Use a clean, dry, sealable jar and follow any specific storage instructions on the current packaging.
It’s best to think of the muisjes reviewed as a sweet topping or measured treat, rather than the main part of your snack. According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the varieties discussed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends considering the rest of your diet and the nutritional value of snacks too.
The whole and crushed muisjes reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the allergen information on the current packaging before serving, especially if anyone you’re serving has a relevant dietary restriction.
