If organic is a must, only choose aniseed sprinkles for your games night if you can check for the EU organic logo on the packaging. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, the standard 270 g version, is an option if organic certification isn’t essential. When serving, bear in mind that it contains wheat and cereals containing gluten, and that Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
You want aniseed sprinkles that are certified organic, not just a product containing aniseed or with a natural look. Check for the EU organic logo on the packaging; Skal Biocontrole and RVO explain what this certification means for organic products.
You’re looking for something sweet to share during games night, but want to check what your guests can eat first. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten in the product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
You want to use aniseed sprinkles on something like crispbread or yoghurt and don’t require organic certification. Even so, check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging before serving.
First, decide whether organic is a must for you. Then consider what your guests can eat and whether you want to serve the aniseed sprinkles as a topping.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Check that the packaging for the specific product carries the EU organic logo. Skal Biocontrole states that this logo is mandatory on pre-packed organic consumer products in the EU. | If organic is a must for me, I want to be able to check the status of this exact product. This assurance matters most to around 46% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten in the product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. | If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, I don’t want to assume this topping is suitable. For around 27% of consumers, catering for guests’ needs comes first. |
| Portion and serving suggestion | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving with the amount you plan to serve. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the De Ruijter version. | I want to offer something sweet with crispbread or yoghurt, rather than automatically serving it as a snack on its own. For around 27% of consumers, the portion and how it’s served are the deciding factors. |
The flavour or product name says nothing about organic certification. Skal Biocontrole and RVO explain that the EU organic logo identifies pre-packed organic consumer products in the EU.
Check for the green leaf logo on the packaging of the aniseed sprinkles themselves.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch in the product information, and name wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
Ask about dietary requirements in advance, and offer a separate suitable alternative for guests who need to eat gluten-free.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. This is worth bearing in mind when deciding how much to put out as a topping.
Decide how you’ll serve them in advance, for example as a portion with crispbread or yoghurt, rather than leaving the amount to chance.
Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. So if any guests have dietary requirements, it’s important to check the packaging shortly before serving.
Check the certification, ingredients and allergens on the packaging again.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
Albert Heijn has a product page for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Jumbo has a product page for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Check for the EU organic logo, the green leaf, on the packaging of the specific product. Skal Biocontrole states that this certification is mandatory on pre-packed organic consumer products in the EU.
Only choose this version if you have a strict requirement for organic and can check for the EU organic logo on the packaging. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages alone don’t confirm its organic status.
No, not according to the ingredients listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo: these include wheat starch, and the allergens wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging before serving too.
You can offer them as a sweet topping, for example with crispbread or yoghurt; Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggest these uses for the De Ruijter version. Decide on the portion in advance and check that the ingredients are suitable for your guests.
