Muisjes fans
You’re looking for the familiar aniseed flavour as a topping for rusks, bread, yoghurt or cakes. Cutting down on sugar isn’t your main priority: according to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
Who are the options suitable for?
Shoppers comparing sprinkle toppings
You want to sprinkle something over a treat and compare the amount of sugars per 100 g. Chocolate sprinkles could be an option, as long as you’re happy to choose something other than Muisjes.
Players looking for a biscuit
You want something you can eat while playing, without preparing a treat with a topping in advance. For biscuits containing sweeteners, check the usage warning and allergen information on the packaging too.
What should you look for when choosing?
Traditional Muisjes
Choose this when: you specifically want an aniseed topping for a treat prepared in advance.
Bear in mind: according to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g and contains wheat.
Lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles
Choose this when: you want a sprinkle topping and would like to compare products in this category by sugar content.
Bear in mind: AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker isn’t Muisjes. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g and compares its reduction claim with its own Chocolade hagel puur.
Biscuits to enjoy while playing
Choose this when: a snack you can eat straight away matters more than an aniseed flavour or a sprinkle topping.
Bear in mind: a biscuit isn’t a direct substitute for Muisjes. For varieties containing sweeteners, check the ingredients and usage warning.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Comparing sugars | Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in similar products and check what a reduction claim refers to. | If I want less sugar, I look beyond the claim on the front of the packaging. For around 46% of consumers, this sugar comparison is the most important factor. |
| Eating during the game | Decide whether you want a biscuit you can eat straight away or would rather prepare something with a sprinkle topping in advance. If it contains sweeteners, read the usage warning. | I want to be able to grab something during my turn without first preparing a rusk or another treat. This convenience comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and tradition | Check that it really is Muisjes, and look at the sugar and wheat information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | For my treat, the flavour and topping style of Muisjes matter more than choosing a different type of product. Around 18% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Treating Muisjes and biscuits as the same product
Muisjes are a sprinkle topping for a prepared treat; a biscuit is a snack in its own right. They therefore don’t meet the same need during a games night.
First decide whether you want to serve something with a topping or put out something players can eat straight away.
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Going by the words ‘less sugar’ alone
A reduction claim doesn’t mean a product is sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and check which product the manufacturer is comparing it with.
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Overlooking the warning about sweeteners
Albert Heijn’s product information for Céréal Chocolate chip cookie and Céréal Hagelslag puur mentions a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess.
Read the ingredients and usage warning for the exact product before choosing it for your games night.
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Checking allergens only after serving
Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Allergen information can also vary between biscuits and chocolate sprinkles.
If you’re preparing food for a group, check the allergen information on every current pack.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for aniseed-flavoured Muisjes to use as a topping.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, Gestampte Muisjes is intended as a sweet sprinkle topping.
- According to Jumbo, this variety contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the ingredients also include wheat starch.
AH
Worth considering if you’re happy to choose chocolate sprinkles as an alternative to Muisjes.
- Albert Heijn says AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocolade hagel puur.
- It’s still chocolate sprinkles, not Muisjes. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g; check the allergens on the packaging too.
Céréal
Worth considering if you’re looking beyond Muisjes to a biscuit or another sprinkle topping with a sugar claim.
- The Chocolate chip cookie described by Albert Heijn is a biscuit, so it’s used differently from Muisjes.
- The product information lists sweeteners and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Check the allergens too.
Biscuit options on Joybuy
These products are suited to choosing a biscuit you can eat straight away during a games night. They aren’t Muisjes or chocolate sprinkles. If reducing sugar is your priority, compare their nutritional information and ingredients on the current packaging.
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Panpan oat biscuits, 216 g
A biscuit alternative to sprinkle toppings while you play. The product title uses the term ‘Sugar-Free’; don’t take this at face value without checking the current nutritional information per 100 g. Read the ingredients and allergen information too.
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g'woon Cookie Bars, 6 bars
Cookie bars for anyone who’d rather choose a biscuit than a topping during the game. The title says ‘Less Sugar’; check the packaging for the sugars per 100 g and what the claim is compared with. Check the allergen information too.
Frequently asked questions
Are Muisjes a lower-sugar choice for a games night?
Not if you’re considering De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. They’re intended as a sprinkle topping for things such as rusks or cakes, not as a biscuit to eat straight from the pack.
Does ‘30% less sugar’ mean chocolate sprinkles are sugar-free?
No. According to Albert Heijn, the claim for AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker compares it with AH Chocolade hagel puur. The chocolate sprinkles contain 43 g of sugars per 100 g. When comparing chocolate sprinkles, check the nutritional information per 100 g too.
What should I check on biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’?
Read the current nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details, as well as any usage warning. For Céréal Chocolate chip cookie, Albert Heijn’s product information lists sweeteners and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess.
How should I store the treats until games night?
Follow the storage instructions for the exact product. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes should be stored in a dry place; the Céréal biscuits described should be stored in a cool, dry place. Check the current packaging before serving.