Which option is right for you?

Dark cocoa flavour fan

Looking for chocolate sprinkles with a stated cocoa content, and happy to choose a different product from crushed anise sprinkles.

Anise sprinkle fan

Wants the sweet anise flavour of crushed anise sprinkles for rusks, bread or a festive topping, rather than a chocolate flavour.

Household checking allergens

Compares the labels of both product types before buying. Jumbo lists wheat among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; milk and soya are relevant for the dark chocolate sprinkles described here.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want anise or chocolate. If you prefer dark chocolate, check the stated cocoa content, and read the label for either product type.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most relevant for?
Dark cocoa flavour Check that the product is chocolate sprinkles and see what cocoa content is stated for your chosen variety. Albert Heijn says De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids. If I mainly want to taste chocolate, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘mice’ alone. This cocoa preference is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Anise flavour Check that you’re buying crushed, sugared anise seeds rather than chocolate sprinkles. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. For rusks at the procession, I’d rather have the familiar anise flavour than chocolate. This preference matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. For the crushed anise sprinkles mentioned here, look for wheat; for the dark chocolate sprinkles described, check for milk and soya. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I check that the sprinkles are suitable first. Around 25% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking ‘dark’ for a variety of crushed anise sprinkles

    Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugared anise seeds. So if you’re buying something for a dark chocolate flavour, this type of product may not taste as you expect.

    First choose between anise sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles. If a stated cocoa content matters to you, look for it on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you choose.

  • Assuming which allergens are present from the product name

    The product types mentioned call for different checks: Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while milk and soya are relevant for the De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur described here.

    Before serving, read the label on the pack you’re actually using, especially if someone needs to avoid an ingredient.

Brand comparison

De Ruijter

De Ruijter’s product ranges include both crushed anise sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles. Compare the individual varieties: one is all about anise, the other about chocolate.

  • Jumbo describes Gestampte Muisjes 270 g as containing ingredients including sugar, anise seeds and wheat starch. Albert Heijn states that Specials Intens Puur 200 g contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
  • These details apply to the varieties mentioned, not every product from the brand. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose.

Dark chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy

These two chocolate sprinkles are options if you’re looking for a chocolate topping for the procession rather than crushed anise sprinkles. Compare the packaging, and check the label if the cocoa content or an allergen will affect your choice.

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

For anyone looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than crushed anise sprinkles. The pack contains 200 g; check the cocoa content and allergen information on the label for this variety.

View at Joybuy
De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g

De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g

For anyone who wants to use dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping. The pack contains 390 g; if a particular cocoa content or avoiding allergens matters to you, check the information for this variety on the packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are crushed anise sprinkles a type of dark chocolate?

No. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g consists of crushed, sugared anise seeds. The ingredients listed by Jumbo contain no cocoa. If you’re looking for a chocolate flavour, choose chocolate sprinkles.

Which sprinkles state a cocoa content?

Albert Heijn says De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur 200 g contains at least 52% cocoa solids. This information applies to this variety; check the product details on any other pack you buy.

Which allergens should I check?

For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, check for wheat; for the Specials Intens Puur 200 g described here, check for milk and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises that allergens are listed on the label, so read the packaging of the product you’re going to serve.

How should I store crushed anise sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles?

The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described here should be stored in a dry place; the Specials Intens Puur described here should be stored in a cool, dry place. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your own pack.