If you want to measure out a small portion of muisjes at home, the crushed variety is one option: Albert Heijn lists a 6 g portion, compared with 15 g for the pink-and-white muisjes reviewed. Don’t mistake a portion for sprinkling for an individually wrapped mini portion to take running. For a long run, plan separately how you’ll take on carbohydrates and fluids, and try out your approach during training first.
If you use muisjes as a topping on bread or yoghurt, for example, the stated portion size can help you measure it out. Albert Heijn lists a 6 g portion for De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes. This doesn’t tell you whether the packaging is suitable for taking on a run.
If you want to take on carbohydrates and fluids during a long training session, it’s also important to consider whether you can do so practically on the go. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise; a loose topping for sprinkling isn’t automatically a practical portion to eat while running. Try out your chosen approach during training.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information before choosing a variety. According to Albert Heijn, the De Ruijter varieties reviewed contain wheat and cereals containing gluten.
First decide whether you want to use muisjes at home as a measured topping or are looking for something to eat while running. Then check the portion information and, if relevant to you, the allergens listed on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking it on the go | Check the carbohydrates per planned intake, and whether you can easily carry and consume your chosen food and fluids on the go. | On a long run, I don’t want to rely on a loose topping for sprinkling that’s difficult to portion. Around 50% of consumers prioritise a practical approach for on the go. |
| Portion at home | Compare the stated portion sizes: Albert Heijn lists 6 g for De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes and 15 g for the pink-and-white variety reviewed. | At breakfast, I want to be able to measure out a small amount of muisjes without looking for a portion to take with me. Around 30% of consumers prioritise portion control at home. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging; the varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, the label determines whether these muisjes are an option for me. For around 20% of consumers, this check matters most. |
The 6 g portion listed for crushed muisjes describes how much you can measure out; it doesn’t mean that each portion is individually wrapped. Albert Heijn also lists the crushed variety in a 270 g pack.
If you want to take something with you on a run, check the actual packaging format and try out beforehand whether you can eat your chosen food on the go.
Albert Heijn lists 92 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for crushed muisjes, while the stated portion weighs 6 g. So the amount per portion is much smaller than the figure per 100 g.
Work out the amount you actually plan to eat, and remember to account for any other sources of carbohydrates you use during a long training session.
Both the crushed and pink-and-white muisjes reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. A different colour doesn’t mean those ingredients are absent.
Before buying, check the current allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter muisjes varieties, including crushed and whole muisjes. The information below relates to the varieties mentioned, not every product from the brand.
Don’t rely on loose muisjes as your only untested option for on the go. During prolonged exercise, it’s important to consider both your planned carbohydrate intake and fluids, as well as how practical they are to consume. Try out your approach during long training sessions first.
Of the varieties reviewed, De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes has the smallest stated portion: 6 g according to Albert Heijn, compared with 15 g for the pink-and-white muisjes. This is an amount you can measure out, not a separately wrapped mini portion.
Yes. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the crushed and pink-and-white De Ruijter muisjes reviewed. Check the current packaging of the variety you want to buy.
Having a large portion of muisjes just before setting off isn’t a substitute for a nutrition plan you’ve tried out in advance. Choose when to eat and how much based on what you’ve been able to tolerate during training.
