Who should consider these options?

Parents planning a special lunch

You’re considering Muisjes for a celebration or treat and want to decide how much to put on the bread.

Parents putting together an everyday school lunch

You’re looking for a filling to pack regularly for lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends building a school lunch mainly from foods included in the Wheel of Five.

Shoppers who want to serve Muisjes at home in a glass jar

You want to keep Muisjes dry at home and serve them at the table. If you’re also planning to take the jar to school, first check what the school allows and whether the container is suitable for transport.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you’re considering Muisjes for a school lunch, your priorities will depend on whether you’re planning an everyday lunch, a measured portion for a special occasion, or storage and transport.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Everyday lunch essentials Decide which foods will make up the regular lunch and whether Muisjes will be an occasional change. I want to put together a lunch I can pack regularly, without sweet fillings as a staple. For around 40% of these shoppers, everyday lunch essentials come first.
A portion for a special occasion Compare the portion size and sugars per portion on the packaging, and decide in advance how much you’ll use. For a celebration, I want to measure out a small amount of Muisjes rather than sprinkle them freely from the pack. Around 30% of these shoppers prioritise portion size for a special occasion.
Storage and transport Check the storage instructions and keep the label information. If you’re taking them to school, ask about the rules on glass containers. At home, I want to keep Muisjes dry and serve them at the table; if they’re going to school, the packaging matters too. For around 30% of these shoppers, storage or transport is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing Muisjes as the standard topping for every school day

    According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains sugar, among other ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends building a school lunch mainly from foods included in the Wheel of Five.

    Save Muisjes for an occasional treat and choose foods that fit this guidance for your regular lunch essentials.

  • Throwing away the packaging after filling a storage jar

    Jumbo lists wheat in the ingredients of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Without the original packaging, it’s easy to lose important product and allergen information.

    Keep the packaging or label information with the jar, and check the label again when you buy a new pack.

  • Choosing by colour alone and forgetting about portion size

    Jumbo lists 12 g of sugars per stated 15 g portion of De Ruijter Feest Muisjes. How much you sprinkle on therefore matters when choosing a treat for a celebration.

    Decide on the portion before adding the Muisjes to the bread, and compare varieties using the nutritional information on each product’s packaging.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter offers products including 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes and 330 g packs of Feest Muisjes, as listed by Jumbo.

  • The product information makes it easier to compare varieties, pack sizes and ingredients.
  • The brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable as a regular school lunch staple; consider the portion size and nutritional information too.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several De Ruijter Muisjes varieties, including Gestampte and Feest Muisjes.

  • Product information for Gestampte Muisjes is available to check before you buy.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the current packaging before use.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Ruijter varieties such as Gestampte, Roze en Witte, Blauwe en Witte and Feest Muisjes.

  • The product pages for Gestampte and Feest Muisjes provide ingredient and nutritional information for each variety.
  • Don’t assume the nutritional values for one variety apply to all Muisjes; check the information for each product.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Muisjes suitable as an everyday topping for a school lunch?

Not as a regular lunch staple. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends building a school lunch mainly from foods included in the Wheel of Five, so it’s best to save Muisjes for an occasional change.

Which allergens should I check in Muisjes?

Read the label on the variety you’re buying. Jumbo lists wheat in the ingredients of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; keep the label information if you transfer the contents to a storage jar.

How should I store Muisjes in a glass jar at home?

Keep them dry and make sure the original product information is still available. Jumbo’s product pages for De Ruijter Gestampte and Feest Muisjes advise storing them in a dry place. Use a clean, dry jar with a tight-fitting lid, and check the label on the variety you bought.