Who is this relevant to?

Buyers for whom organic is essential

You want to be able to check that your packaged breakfast topping is genuinely organic when you’re doing a quick top-up shop. A natural-looking product or green packaging isn’t enough to confirm this.

Buyers looking to quickly top up their aniseed sprinkles

You’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles to enjoy on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, and are happy to consider a standard option if organic certification isn’t essential.

Buyers who check ingredients and allergens

You want to know before buying whether the ingredients and nutritional information meet your needs, particularly when it comes to wheat, gluten and sugars.

What should you look for when buying?

When you’re doing a quick top-up shop, first decide whether organic is essential for you. If it isn’t, check whether standard crushed aniseed sprinkles suit the way you plan to use them and meet your requirements for ingredients.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo, the certification code and the origin statement on the packaging. If organic is essential for me, I want to be able to check this on the pack before buying the topping; around 50% of consumers put this assurance first.
Quick top-up Check current availability and whether the 270 g pack suits your needs. I want to quickly restock crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread; for around 30% of consumers, this is the main priority.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the allergen information and compare the sugars per 100 g on the current pack. If wheat or the amount of sugar influences my choice, I read the label first; around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.

According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an approved body. Skal Biocontrole states that the logo is mandatory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. A shop’s organic range alone says nothing about whether an individual pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles is certified.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Mistaking a natural look for an organic certification mark

    Aniseed flavour, the word ‘natural’ or green packaging do not confirm organic certification.

    If you want to buy organic, check the organic label, the EU organic logo, the certification code and the origin statement on the pack.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch as an ingredient, and wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.

    Check the current label when buying if wheat or gluten is relevant to your choice.

  • Assuming the pack size tells you the nutritional value

    A 270 g pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this product.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging, and also consider how much you use.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sweetened aniseed seeds in a 270 g pack.

  • According to the product information, it can be used on bread or crispbread, or in yoghurt.
  • The product information lists wheat and gluten; check the current pack if the ingredients or organic certification will influence your choice.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g in its online aniseed sprinkles category.

  • The product page lists the ingredients, including wheat starch.
  • Having a separate organic range doesn’t automatically make this product organic; check the pack itself to be sure.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g in its online range.

  • The product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
  • Check the current packaging if organic certification is a condition of purchase.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether crushed aniseed sprinkles are organic?

Look for the organic label, the EU organic logo, the certification code and the origin statement on the packaging. Skal Biocontrole states that the EU organic logo is mandatory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.

Can I choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g as an organic product?

Don’t choose this product as organic based on the listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. They don’t confirm that it has organic certification. If organic is essential, check the current packaging before you buy.

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g contain wheat or gluten?

Yes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch as an ingredient, and wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Also check the information on the current pack when you buy.

How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after buying?

Store the pack in a dry place and follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging.