Who is this relevant to?

Shoppers who value organic certification

You want to be able to tell from the packet itself whether the crushed aniseed sprinkles are organically certified. A supermarket’s general organic range doesn’t confirm this.

Shoppers who want to factor in sugars

You’re looking for an aniseed topping for breakfast, but also want to know how much sugar it adds to your bread or crispbread. For the regular De Ruijter version, Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

Shoppers who need to avoid wheat or gluten

You check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing a packet. For regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether organic certification is essential. Then compare the nutritional information and allergen details on the specific packet with what you plan to have with your coffee.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the specific packet for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the origin statement for the agricultural ingredients. If I want to buy organic, I want to be able to check the claim on the packet rather than rely on which section of the shop it’s in. For around 42% of consumers, this product-specific assurance comes first.
Sugars and how you use it Check the sugars per 100 g and per portion, and bear the portion size you choose in mind when comparing products. When choosing a sweet topping for my morning coffee, I want to know what a portion adds to my breakfast. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration top priority.
Wheat and gluten Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packet. According to Jumbo, the regular De Ruijter version contains wheat and cereals containing gluten. If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, the label determines whether this product is suitable for me. For around 25% of consumers, this check matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an organic section means a product is certified

    A shop selling organic products says nothing about the certification of an individual packet of crushed aniseed sprinkles.

    Check the specific product for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the origin statement for the agricultural ingredients.

  • Confusing organic with low in sugars

    Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not to its sugar content. For regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Read the nutritional information per 100 g and consider how much you actually use as a topping.

  • Checking allergens only after you’ve bought it

    According to Jumbo, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten.

    Before use, read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packet, even if you’ve bought the product before.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo’s product information lists regular 270 g packs of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

  • Jumbo lists the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for this version.
  • Don’t assume this regular version is organically certified unless you can check product-specific certification information.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes alongside a separate AH Biologisch range.

  • The product information for De Ruijter lists the ingredients of the specific product.
  • The existence of the AH Biologisch range doesn’t automatically make this packet of crushed aniseed sprinkles organic.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists 270 g packs of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in its range of aniseed sprinkles.

  • The product page lists the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and allergens, among other details.
  • Check any organic claim on the specific product, not based on the category it appears in.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether crushed aniseed sprinkles are organic?

Check the certification on the specific packet: look for the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the statement showing the origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on certified organic products; the word ‘natural’ or a general organic section isn’t enough.

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

Only choose regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as organic if you can check the certification information on the specific packet. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information for this regular version gives details of its ingredients and nutrition, but a shop’s organic range doesn’t prove anything about this product.

What does the sugar content tell me about crushed aniseed sprinkles at breakfast?

The sugar content shows what the topping adds, but doesn’t tell you on its own how your overall breakfast is put together. For the regular De Ruijter version, Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g; also consider how much you use each time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not to eat products with added sugars too much or too often.

Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat or gluten?

According to Jumbo, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat starch; the allergen information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you need to avoid these, check the current information on the packet before using the product.