Who is this choice for?

Hotel guest mindful of sugar

Wants to choose whether to add something sweet to their coffee. Coffee without added sugar, with a topping served separately, makes that choice clear.

Host of a small celebration

Wants to serve a familiar Muisjes topping with coffee or rusks, and is happy for it to be a sweet addition.

Guest avoiding wheat or gluten

Needs to check the ingredients of the version on offer to make an informed choice. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product reviewed lists wheat.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether having less sugar or creating a festive presentation matters most. Then assess the coffee, any Muisjes and the information on their packaging separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Less sugar Compare sugars per 100 g and per intended serving; if there’s a claim, check what it refers to. If I want less sugar with my coffee, I also want to know what a topping adds. For around 50% of consumers, this is the priority.
Festive presentation Choose Muisjes as a separate topping and decide in advance what serving size to offer. For a small celebration, I want to offer familiar Muisjes without automatically adding them to everyone’s coffee. For around 30% of consumers, this presentation comes first.
Allergen information Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging; De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat. If I avoid wheat or gluten, I need to be able to see what’s in the topping before choosing it. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Treating Muisjes as a low-sugar biscuit

    Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed, not biscuits or an ingredient in the coffee. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Serve them as an optional sweet topping, not as a low-sugar choice.

  • Relying on ‘light’ or ‘reduced’ claims alone

    A claim on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you by itself how much sugar is in a serving or what the product is being compared with.

    Check whether the claim relates to sugars, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per intended serving.

  • Serving the topping without allergen information

    The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product reviewed lists wheat. If the topping is served separately, guests can’t necessarily check the packaging for themselves.

    Keep the current packaging or ingredient information available when serving Muisjes separately.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter’s Gestampte Muisjes are sold as sugar-coated aniseed for use on bread and rusks, among other things.

  • A familiar topping for a celebratory coffee break.
  • Jumbo lists Gestampte Muisjes as containing 79 g of sugars per 100 g; also check the wheat information on the packaging.

Albert Heijn

Provides product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product page includes ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Ingredients and allergen information can change, so check the packaging of the product you’re actually serving.

Jumbo

Lists several De Ruijter Muisjes varieties in its online range.

  • The different varieties can help you choose the right one for a festive occasion.
  • The nutritional information for Gestampte Muisjes doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties; check their labels separately.

PLUS

Lists De Ruijter Muisjes, including Gestampte Muisjes, as a bread topping or sweet addition.

  • The product listing suggests serving it on bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.
  • Check the nutritional information for the variety you choose before serving it to someone who wants less sugar.

Coffee options for the occasion

These coffee products suit a hotel-room occasion where guests decide for themselves what to add to their coffee. They aren’t Muisjes or a replacement for the festive topping; assess the nutritional information for your chosen preparation and any additions separately.

J.ZAO American-Style instant black coffee, 2 g × 60 sticks

J.ZAO American-Style instant black coffee, 2 g × 60 sticks

An option if you want to serve the coffee separately from any sweet topping.

The pack contains 60 sticks of 2 g each. According to the product description, this coffee isn’t suitable for children, pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine.

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Yongpu coffee concentrate, 126 g box

Yongpu coffee concentrate, 126 g box

A coffee option if you want to decide what to add to the prepared drink, or serve alongside it.

The pack contains 126 g. Check the serving size and dilution when assessing the nutritional information for a prepared cup. The product description includes a caffeine warning and advises against use by children or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a low-sugar choice with coffee?

No. Don’t treat this variety as a low-sugar topping. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g and 4.7 g for the stated 6 g serving. If you like, serve the Muisjes separately for a festive occasion.

How should I assess ‘light’ or ‘reduced sugar’ claims on another topping?

First check whether the claim really relates to sugars and what the product is being compared with. Then check the sugars per 100 g and per serving, so the claim doesn’t take the place of the nutritional information.

Should I check for allergens in Muisjes?

Yes. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product reviewed lists wheat. Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re serving, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.

What changes if I serve something sweet alongside the coffee?

You’ll need to count the sweet addition separately when choosing a lower-sugar option. The Voedingscentrum lists 0.2 g of sugar for a 250 g cup of coffee. For a topping or snack, check its own nutritional information and the serving size you plan to offer.