To decorate biscuits without sugar, choose sprinkles that the product information says are intended for biscuits, and check the nutritional information for the variant you choose. Super Streusel lists 0 g of sugars per 100 g for PinkParadise. The De Ruijter Muisjes Blauwe & Witte we looked at are not a sugar-free alternative: Jumbo lists sugar as the first ingredient and 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Mouse-shaped sweets are a different type of product and are not automatically a substitute for fine sprinkles.
You want to decorate your biscuits and check whether the decoration you choose is labelled sugar-free. The nutritional information per 100 g helps you compare variants; don't rely on the colour or product name alone.
You’re looking for the familiar aniseed sprinkles as decoration and are happy to accept that the De Ruijter variant we looked at contains sugar. If you’re baking for others, check the ingredients too.
You’re searching for sugar-free Muisjes, but need decorations for biscuits. Mouse-shaped sweets and fine sprinkles don’t automatically serve the same purpose.
First, decide whether sugar-free is essential. Then choose between sprinkles marketed for decorating biscuits, traditional aniseed Muisjes and mouse-shaped sweets.
Best for: You want to decorate biscuits and need a sugar-free option.
Things to consider: Super Streusel sells PinkParadise as a decoration, but it isn’t a traditional aniseed Muisje and contains a sweetener.
Best for: You specifically want sweetened aniseed and don’t need a sugar-free option.
Things to consider: According to Jumbo, the De Ruijter Muisjes Blauwe & Witte we looked at contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g and wheat starch.
Best for: You’re looking for mouse-shaped sweets rather than fine sprinkles.
Things to consider: Snoepman describes the Joris mouse-shaped sweets we looked at as sweets containing maltitol syrup and edible gelatine, not as biscuit sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free decoration | Read the label on the packaging and check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Also check which sweetener is used and whether there are any warnings for the variant you choose. | I want to decorate my biscuits with a product labelled sugar-free. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Traditional Muisjes | Check that you’re choosing sweetened aniseed, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the variant. | I mainly want to use the familiar aniseed sprinkles on my biscuits, even if they contain sugar. This is the first consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Choosing the right type of product | Check whether the seller markets the product for decorating biscuits; the name ‘Muisjes’ can also refer to mouse-shaped sweets. | If I need fine sprinkles, I don’t want to accidentally buy individual sweets. This distinction matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
These labels don’t mean the same thing: a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally.
As well as the wording on the front, check the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
The De Ruijter Muisjes Blauwe & Witte we looked at aren’t suitable for this: Jumbo lists sugar as the first ingredient and 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
If sugar-free is essential for you, check the label and nutritional information of the decoration you’re actually buying.
A mouse-shaped sweet isn’t automatically the right shape or type for fine decoration. Snoepman describes the Joris mouse-shaped sweets we looked at as sweets containing maltitol syrup and edible gelatine.
Search specifically for sugar-free biscuit decorations and check whether the seller says they can be used on biscuits.
The De Ruijter variant we looked at contains wheat starch. The information for Super Streusel PinkParadise mentions erythritol, possible traces of gluten and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the packaging for the variant you choose, especially if you’re baking for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients.
The Muisjes Blauwe & Witte we looked at are sweetened aniseed. De Ruijter lists decoration, including for cakes and pastries, as one of their uses.
Super Streusel offers sugar-free SprinkleMixes for decorating biscuits and other treats.
Snoepman describes the Joris mouse-shaped sweets we looked at as sugar-free sweets in the shape of mice.
The De Ruijter Muisjes Blauwe & Witte 330 g we looked at are not sugar-free. Jumbo lists sugar as the first ingredient and 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the packaging if you’re buying a different variant.
No, these labels don’t mean the same thing. A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally, so compare the label with the nutritional information per 100 g.
Yes, if the product information says the sprinkles you choose are suitable for decorating biscuits. Super Streusel lists biscuits as one of the uses for its sugar-free SprinkleMixes; follow the instructions for applying and storing the product you choose.
No, the products we looked at are different: Snoepman describes the Joris mouse-shaped sweets as sweets containing maltitol syrup and edible gelatine, while the De Ruijter Muisjes we looked at are sweetened aniseed. If you’re looking for fine biscuit decorations, check that the product you choose is described as suitable for that use.
