Fans of rich cocoa flavour
You’re looking for chocolate rather than aniseed flavour for the coffee table, and don’t mind that dark chocolate sprinkles are a different product from muisjes.
Which option is right for you?
Hosts who want to serve muisjes
You’re choosing the aniseed flavour and familiar look of muisjes, perhaps served on crispbread or used to decorate a treat.
Hosts who want to cater for their guests
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and best-before date on the chosen pack before serving.
What should you look for when choosing?
Classic muisjes
Choose these: if aniseed flavour and the look of traditional muisjes are your priorities.
The trade-off: Jumbo lists ingredients including aniseed and wheat starch for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, but no cocoa.
Dark chocolate sprinkles
Choose these: if you’re mainly looking for a rich cocoa flavour and are happy to use sprinkles as an alternative.
The trade-off: you won’t be serving muisjes. If any guests have allergies, check the label on the sprinkles you choose.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Cocoa flavour | Compare the stated cocoa solids percentage; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone. | If I want a rich chocolate flavour, muisjes that taste of aniseed won’t do. For around 45% of consumers, cocoa flavour is the main priority when making this choice. |
| Muisjes tradition | Check that the pack actually says muisjes and choose the variety you want. | For my coffee table, I specifically want the familiar flavour and look of muisjes. For around 33% of consumers, that tradition matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you buy. | When I’m hosting guests with allergies, I need to know what I’m serving them before choosing between these toppings. Checking the label is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means a type of muisjes
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur is chocolate sprinkles. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Jumbo are an aniseed product. If you overlook the product type, you could end up buying a different flavour from the one you intended.
Check the product name and ingredients. If cocoa is important to you, look at the stated cocoa solids percentage too.
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Assuming dark chocolate is suitable for every guest
Milk and soya are listed for the De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur described here; wheat is something to watch out for in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you whether a product contains allergens.
Ask guests about any relevant allergies, then check the label on the exact product you’ve bought just before serving.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter muisjes, while Albert Heijn also describes dark chocolate sprinkles from De Ruijter. The difference between these product types matters more than the brand name alone.
- Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Specials Hagelslag Intens Puur.
- That percentage applies to those chocolate sprinkles, not to Gestampte Muisjes or the brand as a whole.
Dark chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy
These are chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking to serve an alternative to muisjes with coffee and friends. If the cocoa content or an allergen is important, compare the label on the variety you choose.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles 200 g
An alternative if you’d rather serve chocolate sprinkles than aniseed muisjes with coffee. Check the cocoa content and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
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g'woon Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g
For a coffee table where chocolate sprinkles take centre stage instead of the aniseed flavour of muisjes. If you’re looking for a specific percentage, compare the cocoa content on the packaging.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles to consider if you don’t want to serve muisjes. Check the cocoa percentage on the packaging before deciding whether this variety suits your taste.
Frequently asked questions
Are dark muisjes the same as dark chocolate sprinkles?
No. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Jumbo contain aniseed; Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur as chocolate sprinkles with at least 52% cocoa solids. If you’re specifically looking for muisjes, check the product name.
What should I serve if my friends mainly like dark chocolate?
Consider dark chocolate sprinkles if you want to serve an alternative to muisjes. If you’re after the familiar aniseed flavour and look, choose muisjes instead; with chocolate sprinkles, compare the cocoa percentage on the packaging.
How can I check for allergens for my guests?
Read the ingredients list on the packaging of the product you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed there; wheat is relevant for the Gestampte Muisjes described here, while milk and soya are listed for Intens Puur.
How should I store muisjes and dark chocolate sprinkles until coffee time?
Follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging. The Gestampte Muisjes described here should be stored in a dry place; De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur should be stored in a cool, dry place.