If you only want to buy organically certified products
Words such as natural or artisan aren’t enough for you. You want to be able to check the organic certification logo on the packaging.
Who is this relevant to?
If you’re looking for a sweet aniseed topping for a TV night
You want to use crushed aniseed sprinkles on yoghurt or crispbread, for example, and choose how much you sprinkle on.
If you need to check for wheat and gluten
You read the current label before buying. The De Ruijter variety described by Jumbo contains wheat starch and lists wheat as an allergen.
What should you look for when buying?
If organic certification is a must, check the packet first. Then see whether the ingredients, portion size and suggested uses suit your TV night.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
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| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and country-of-origin statement on the packet. According to the European Commission, the logo is intended for products that have been certified as organic. | If organic is a must for me, I want to see the certification mark on the product itself before I buy it. Around 40% of consumers put this certification first. |
| Sugars and portion size | Read the nutrition information for the product you choose and decide in advance how much to use. The Voedingscentrum lists 11.9 g of sugars per 15 g of muisjes; the value for a particular packet may vary. | For a TV night, I want a sweet hint of anise without accidentally sprinkling on more and more. Portion control comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat starch. | If wheat or gluten restricts what I can buy, the label needs to give me a clear answer before I use the product. Checking ingredients comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Use and storage | Consider whether you’ll also use the muisjes on bread, crispbread or yoghurt. Seal the packet well after opening and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. | If I only occasionally sprinkle some on my TV snack, I want to know whether I’ll use the rest of the packet too. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
Pitfalls to avoid when choosing
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Confusing natural with organically certified
An aniseed flavour, an organic ingredient or green packaging doesn’t, by itself, mean the whole product is organically certified.
If organic certification is a must, check the EU organic logo, inspection code and country-of-origin statement on the packaging.
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Eating crushed aniseed sprinkles straight from the packet
If you keep sprinkling more on, it’s harder to keep track of how much of this sweet topping you’re using.
Measure out a portion beforehand and add it to yoghurt or crispbread, for example, rather than eating straight from the packet during your TV night.
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Skipping the allergen label
The De Ruijter variety described by Jumbo contains wheat starch. The product name alone doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the packet.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging every time you buy it.
Brand guide
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g packet as a sweet topping for bread.
- According to Jumbo, you can use it on bread, crispbread and yoghurt, or in baking.
- The ingredients list includes sugar, aniseed and wheat starch. Check the packet itself if organic certification or wheat is a deciding factor for you.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether crushed aniseed sprinkles are organically certified?
Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging, and check the inspection code and country-of-origin statement too. According to the European Commission, the logo can only appear on products certified as organic; words such as natural are not a substitute.
Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?
Yes. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch and identifies wheat as an allergen. Always check the allergen information on the packet you buy before using it.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after opening?
Seal the packet well and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles handy as a snack while watching TV?
They’re easier to portion as a topping than when you eat them straight from the packet. Sprinkle a portion on yoghurt or crispbread beforehand, for example, and check the nutrition information for your chosen product if the amount of sugars matters to you.