Who is this choice for?

Anyone who wants a savoury breakfast and is watching their sugar intake

You’re looking for a topping that suits a savoury breakfast, rather than a sweet sprinkle in different packaging.

Anyone buying Muisjes for a special occasion

You choose Muisjes for their aniseed flavour and for serving on something like a rusk, and bear in mind that they’re a sweet bread topping.

Anyone checking ingredients and allergens

You want to know before buying whether your chosen variety contains wheat or gluten, so you check the latest ingredients and allergen information.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a sweet aniseed topping or a genuinely savoury bread topping. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of products that suit your choice.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Savoury toppings and sugars Check the sugars per 100 g. For ready-made savoury spreads, also check the ingredients and salt content. If I want a savoury breakfast, I look for a topping that isn’t a sweet sprinkle; for around 63% of consumers, this savoury, sugar-conscious choice matters most.
Aniseed flavour and tradition Choose between crushed and coloured Muisjes, and read the nutritional information for your chosen variety. For a special occasion, I want that familiar aniseed flavour, even if it means choosing a sweet topping; for around 25% of consumers, keeping Muisjes on the menu comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Check the latest packaging for wheat and gluten; the De Ruijter varieties reviewed list these ingredients or allergens. If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what my chosen variety contains before buying; for around 12% of consumers, checking this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sugar-conscious range includes lower-sugar Muisjes

    Albert Heijn’s sugar-conscious toppings range includes products such as chocolate sprinkles with less sugar. These are a different type of product from the Muisjes in its separate Muisjes category.

    Check the claim and sugars per 100 g on the specific pack. Only compare a claim with the product it applies to.

  • Thinking of Muisjes as a savoury bread topping

    Muisjes are sugared aniseed seeds. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g; a different colour or shape doesn’t turn a sweet topping into a savoury breakfast choice.

    First choose between a sweet topping and a savoury one. For savoury products, check both the sugars and salt content on the label.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat starch; Joybuy’s product information for De Ruijter Muisjes Blauw & Wit lists gluten from wheat.

    Before buying, check the ingredients and allergens on the latest packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter Muisjes reviewed are sweet bread toppings, including crushed and coloured varieties.

  • For the varieties described, you can check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
  • These Muisjes aren’t savoury bread toppings; check any claim about reduced sugar on the individual product.

Albert Heijn

This retailer has a Muisjes category and a separate range of sugar-conscious toppings.

  • You can browse Muisjes and other types of sweet toppings as separate product choices.
  • Chocolate sprinkles with less sugar aren’t the same product as Muisjes with less sugar.

Jumbo

This retailer stocks Muisjes, including De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The product information for the crushed variety lists its ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Check any sugar claim you’re looking for on the pack you choose, rather than relying on the product category name.

Related products at Joybuy

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Are plain Muisjes a lower-sugar option for a savoury breakfast?

No. Plain Muisjes are a sweet bread topping, not a savoury alternative. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re looking for a savoury topping, first choose a suitable type of product, then check its nutritional information.

What should I check for a claim such as ‘light’ or ‘less sugar’?

Check the exact claim on the product you’ve chosen, the sugars per 100 g and what the product is being compared with. A claim on chocolate sprinkles tells you nothing about Muisjes, even if both are used as sweet bread toppings.

Are the De Ruijter Muisjes reviewed gluten-free?

No. Jumbo’s product information for Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat starch, while its information for Muisjes Blauw & Wit at Joybuy lists gluten from wheat. Check the latest allergen information for your chosen variety every time you buy.

Is sugar-conscious sweet topping the same as savoury topping?

No, they’re different product choices. For example, Albert Heijn lists chocolate sprinkles with less sugar as a sweet topping; for savoury bread toppings, the Voedingscentrum recommends options including egg, vegetables and hummus or bean spread that’s low in salt and has no added sugar. For a ready-made product, check that the label fits your needs.