Looking for a snack to enjoy around your workout? Don’t choose muisjes as a snack on their own: these are sugar-coated aniseed, usually used as a topping. For a celebratory moment to share, a 330 g pack of whole muisjes is a good choice if you have something to sprinkle them on. Choose the 270 g crushed variety if a finer topping matters more to you than the quantity.
If you want something to eat around a training session, first decide what snack to take with you. Muisjes are intended as a topping, not as a snack on their own. The Voedingscentrum (Netherlands Nutrition Centre) lists fruit, nuts, bread and wraps among the options for a between-meal snack.
If you want to share muisjes with others on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, the colour and quantity matter. Jumbo lists whole De Ruijter varieties in 330 g packs. Also think about what you’d like to serve them with.
If you’re sprinkling them on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, the crushed texture may be the deciding factor. The crushed variety listed by Jumbo and PLUS contains 270 g, compared with 330 g for the whole varieties mentioned.
First decide whether you’re looking for a snack to eat as it is or muisjes to share as a topping. Then choose a quantity and texture to suit how you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Snacking around a workout | Check the sugar per 100 g and per serving, and decide whether you’ll use muisjes only as a topping. | If I want something to eat around a training session, I want to know whether I’m taking a snack or just a sweet topping. For around 36% of consumers considering muisjes for this purpose, having a snack is the main priority. |
| How much you need to share | Compare the net weight and think about what you’ll serve the muisjes on; a larger pack isn’t automatically ready to share straight from the bag. | For a celebratory moment with others, I want enough muisjes without having to eat them straight from the pack. For around 29% of these consumers, having enough to share matters most. |
| Whole or crushed muisjes | Choose between a visible topping of whole muisjes and a finer crushed topping. | When serving them on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, I mainly want to choose a texture that suits the occasion. This way of serving is the deciding factor for around 21% of these consumers. |
| Labelling and storage | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and check the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m sharing muisjes with someone who avoids wheat or gluten, I want to check the label first. For around 14% of these consumers, this is the top priority. |
Jumbo lists 79 g of sugar per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes. Buying muisjes as a topping is therefore a different choice from picking a snack to eat around a training session.
First decide what you want to eat, then use muisjes as a small topping on bread or yoghurt if you like.
A 330 g pack of whole muisjes contains more than the 270 g crushed variety, but both are toppings. If you’re sharing them, you’ll also need something to serve them on.
Plan what you’ll serve them with and, if needed, take a suitable amount with you in a container that seals securely.
The Feest Muisjes and Crushed Muisjes described by Jumbo contain wheat starch. This matters if someone you’re buying or sharing them with needs to avoid wheat or gluten.
Before buying and sharing, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
De Ruijter offers whole and crushed muisjes to use as a topping. The Feest Muisjes mentioned here contain 330 g, while the Crushed Muisjes contain 270 g.
Albert Heijn is a retailer that lists De Ruijter muisjes in its online category, not the manufacturer of these products.
Jumbo lists several De Ruijter varieties, including whole muisjes in 330 g packs and 270 g packs of Crushed Muisjes.
PLUS describes De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes in a 270 g pack, for use on bread, crispbread, yoghurt and more.
This 330 g pack of blue and white muisjes is a good choice if you’re looking for a topping to share. If you want something to eat around a workout, choose a separate snack to take with you.
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A good option if you’d like to share blue and white muisjes as a topping. Before taking them with you or sharing them, check the current packaging, ingredients and allergen information.
Muisjes are mainly a sweet topping, not a snack on their own for eating around a training session. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugar per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Muisjes. Decide what you want to eat as a snack and, if you like, use muisjes as a small topping.
Whole muisjes stay visible as a topping, while crushed muisjes make a finer topping for foods such as bread, crispbread or yoghurt. The whole De Ruijter varieties mentioned come in 330 g packs; the crushed variety contains 270 g.
Don’t assume they’re suitable: the Feest Muisjes and Crushed Muisjes described by Jumbo contain wheat starch. Before sharing, read the current ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’re actually buying.
Take only the amount you plan to use and keep the muisjes dry. A container that seals securely can help you carry an opened pack in your bag. Also check the storage instructions on the packaging.
