If you want to serve Muisjes with coffee
You’re looking for a sweet aniseed topping for rusks, bread or yoghurt, for example, rather than a box of chocolates. Jumbo describes De Ruijter Muisjes as sugared aniseed.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you want to give chocolate as a gift
You want the recipient to receive chocolate. So don’t choose Muisjes just because the packaging looks festive; look for a chocolate gift that’s suitable for a coffee break.
If you need to check the label for guests
You want to know which ingredients and allergens a product lists before serving it. For the De Ruijter varieties described here, the mention of wheat or gluten is a particular reason to check the label on the pack you’ve chosen.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether the gift should be made of chocolate or whether you want to serve Muisjes as a topping. Then compare how they’re served and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of gift | Find out whether the recipient is expecting chocolate or would prefer Muisjes as an aniseed topping. | I want to give chocolate as a gift, not accidentally bring a topping. Getting the product type right is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Serving with coffee | If you choose Muisjes, decide between whole and crushed aniseed, and think about what you’ll serve them on. | I want to be able to serve Muisjes on rusks, bread or something else, rather than simply putting a box on the table. How a product is served matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, and check the best-before date. | When I’m choosing something for guests, I want to know what’s in it beforehand. This check is the first priority for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking festive packaging for a box of chocolates
The De Ruijter Muisjes described by Jumbo are sugared aniseed. They won’t meet the expectation of a box of chocolate or chocolates.
Ask what the recipient would prefer: a Muisjes treat or chocolate. Then choose a product.
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Checking for allergens only when it’s time to serve
The De Ruijter varieties described list wheat or gluten. This is important information if you’re preparing something for other people.
Before buying and serving, read the current label on the specific pack and, if necessary, choose an alternative whose ingredients have been checked separately.
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Skipping the nutritional information
For the Feest Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes described, Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The pack size alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value per portion.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and consider how much you intend to serve, rather than treating a whole pack as a standard portion.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Feest Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes as varieties of sugared aniseed. The difference between whole and crushed Muisjes matters if you want to serve a particular type of topping.
- Jumbo lists Feest Muisjes in a 330 g pack and Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
- These aren’t boxes of chocolates. For the variety you choose, also check the current allergen information on the packaging.
Chocolate products for a coffee break
These Joybuy products are suited to giving chocolate as a gift or sharing it over coffee. They aren’t Muisjes, so consider the type of chocolate packaging, the quantity and the label when choosing.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A chocolate collection for anyone looking to give chocolate as a gift with coffee. The pack contains 125 g; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A chocolate gift pack for a coffee break when you want to give or share a treat. The pack contains 288 g; check the allergen information if you’re buying for others.
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Celebrations Chocolate Assorted, 385 g
A chocolate assortment to share at a coffee break with friends or family. The pack contains 385 g; check the packaging for the ingredients and allergen information.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
A chocolate assortment for serving with coffee. The pack contains 143 g; check how it’s presented if you’re giving it as a gift, and read the label for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Are Muisjes the same as chocolate sweets?
No. Jumbo describes the De Ruijter Muisjes mentioned here as sugared aniseed, which you use as a topping. If the gift is meant to be chocolate, choose a chocolate product instead.
What’s the difference between whole and crushed Muisjes?
The difference is the form of the aniseed topping: you can choose whole or crushed sugared aniseed. Both are intended to be sprinkled over something, such as rusks or bread, and neither is a substitute for a box of chocolates.
What should I look for on the label when buying for guests?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. Also check the nutritional information, best-before date and any storage instructions. Your Europe lists ingredients, allergens and a date as labelling information for pre-packed food in the EU.
How should I store Muisjes until the coffee break?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The varieties described should be stored in a dry place; once opened, reseal the pack securely as instructed.