Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers of new baby visits or baby showers

If you’re getting muisjes ready for several visitors, you’ll want enough boxes and a colour or celebratory variety that suits the occasion.

Large families stocking up

When buying several boxes, the net weight of each variety matters. Also think about how many packs you can store without opening them straight away.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

If you’re serving them to guests, you’ll need information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for the blue-and-white De Ruijter muisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, make sure you’re looking for muisjes to serve on beschuit. Then compare the net weight and choose a variety that suits the occasion and the people you’re serving.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important to?
Product type and quantity Check that they are sugared aniseed for serving on beschuit. Use the net weight per box to work out how much you need; Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list varieties in 270 g and 330 g packs. If I’m getting beschuit with muisjes ready for lots of guests, I want to buy enough of the right product and avoid picking up sweets shaped like little mice instead. This would be the main purchasing concern for around 36% of consumers.
Occasion and colour Choose between a blue-and-white, pink-and-white or celebratory variety, and check the contents of the pack you select. For a new baby visit or baby shower, I want the muisjes to suit the way I plan to serve them. Colour would be the most important factor for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for the blue-and-white variety. If I’m serving muisjes to guests, I want to know in advance which allergens the variety contains. This would be the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Using up leftovers Check how the variety can be used and its storage instructions, best-before date and packaging condition. If I have boxes left over, I want to be able to use them another time without opening more packs than necessary. This would be the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 1 kg bag of muisjes is intended for a birth celebration

    Joris’s 1 kg bag is listed under sweet confectionery by retailer Kantinewinkel.nl. The product name alone doesn’t mean it’s the sugared aniseed used on beschuit.

    Before buying, check the product category, ingredients and intended use.

  • Counting boxes without comparing their contents

    PLUS lists De Ruijter crushed muisjes in 270 g packs and the celebratory and blue-and-white varieties in 330 g packs. So the same number of boxes won’t necessarily give you the same quantity.

    Work out how many grams you need, then decide how many boxes of each variety to buy.

  • Checking allergens only after you’ve shopped

    Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for the blue-and-white variety. If you’re serving muisjes loose in a restaurant or at a catered event, guests also need access to this information.

    Check the current label for each variety you choose. If serving them loose, make sure guests can find out about any allergens present; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides separate guidance on giving this information.

  • Opening more boxes than you need

    Joybuy advises storing the blue-and-white variety in a cool, dry place. If you want to keep the rest for another time, take care when storing opened boxes.

    Only open what you’ll use straight away and follow the pack’s storage instructions for any leftovers.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter birth celebration, festive and crushed muisjes in their range information.

  • The range includes 270 g packs of crushed muisjes and various coloured and celebratory varieties in 330 g packs.
  • These are separate boxes, so check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s category listing shows De Ruijter festive muisjes, crushed muisjes and pink-and-white muisjes.

  • You can compare varieties in 270 g and 330 g packs in the listing.
  • Check the latest product information on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s category listing features several De Ruijter varieties, including crushed and coloured muisjes.

  • The listed net weights help you work out how many boxes of each variety you’ll need.
  • Check which variety you’re actually choosing; crushed muisjes have a different form and pack size from the 330 g boxes mentioned.

PLUS

PLUS has product pages for De Ruijter crushed, festive and blue-and-white muisjes.

  • The pages distinguish the 270 g box of crushed muisjes from the 330 g festive and blue-and-white boxes.
  • Before buying, check the details for the specific variety and read the label before serving.

Muisjes for a birth celebration at Joybuy

These two De Ruijter products are standard 330 g boxes in blue and white, and pink. They’re suited to a birth celebration where you can choose your preferred colour and work out how many boxes you need for your group.

De Ruijter blue-and-white muisjes, 330 g box

De Ruijter Blue and White Muisjes 330 g

A blue-and-white variety for anyone who wants to serve this colour. The box contains 330 g; work out how many boxes you’ll need for your group.

Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for this variety and advises storing the muisjes in a cool, dry place. Check the current packaging before serving them to guests.

View at Joybuy
De Ruijter pink muisjes, 330 g box

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

A pink variety for anyone who wants to serve this colour at a birth celebration. The box contains 330 g; choose the number of boxes to suit your plans.

Joybuy’s ingredients information lists wheat starch. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before serving the muisjes to guests.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can you buy several standard boxes of muisjes for a group?

Yes, if you’re looking for traditional muisjes to serve on beschuit and choose enough boxes to meet your needs. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list varieties in 270 g and 330 g packs; check the net weight of each variety before working out how much to buy.

Are De Ruijter muisjes gluten-free?

Don’t assume they are: Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for the blue-and-white variety. Check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you want to serve.

How should you store opened muisjes for another time?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal any opened box securely. Joybuy advises storing the blue-and-white variety in a cool, dry place; also check the best-before date and the condition of the packaging before using the rest.

How should you tell guests about allergens when serving muisjes loose?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged foods in restaurants or catering must be given to consumers in a way other than on a label on the packaging. Check the latest information for every variety you use so you can tell guests which allergens are present.