Who is this relevant to?

People looking for strictly sugar-free options

You’re looking for something to enjoy during a film night and only want to choose a product that can genuinely be labelled sugar-free. In that case, regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t suitable.

Fans of aniseed toppings

You’re specifically after the flavour and grainy texture of crushed aniseed sprinkles to scatter over a snack. Sugar-free isn’t a strict requirement for you.

People considering a different snack

You’re open to a different type or flavour if it means choosing a product that better suits your preferences around sugar.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. Then consider whether you want a sprinkle-on aniseed topping or would be happy with a different kind of snack for your film night.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free claim Read the claim and check the amount of sugars per 100 g. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim for solid foods is permitted only if they contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is a strict requirement for me, I don’t want to mistake regular sprinkles for a suitable product. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
A different type of snack Check whether the product is a soft sweet, a spread or a sprinkle-on topping; compare the flavour description too. I’m happy with a different kind of snack for a film night, even if it means giving up the aniseed topping. Roughly 30% of consumers prioritise this kind of alternative.
Traditional topping Check the ingredients, serving information and allergens on the packaging of the sprinkles you choose. What matters most to me is being able to scatter crushed aniseed sprinkles over a snack; sugar-free isn’t a requirement. This use is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming regular crushed sprinkles are sugar-free

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. That’s above the limit for the ‘sugar-free’ claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

    If sugar-free is a strict requirement, check the claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g before considering the flavour or packaging.

  • Assuming every product with ‘muisjes’ in its name is a topping

    Regular crushed sprinkles are sugared aniseed. Lekker Droppie, by contrast, describes a product called Suikervrije Muisjes as a soft sweet.

    Check the product type and ingredients if you want something to scatter over a snack rather than serve as sweets on their own.

  • Confusing ‘less sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’

    Albert Heijn lists a spread with less sugar, but that description doesn’t mean the product meets the requirements for a ‘sugar-free’ claim.

    Read the exact claim and compare the sugars per 100 g in the product you want to buy.

  • Guessing allergens from the type of product

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat or gluten-containing ingredients for regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; the product name alone won’t tell you.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g pack of crushed, sugared aniseed.

  • An option if you’re specifically looking for a sprinkle-on aniseed topping.
  • Not sugar-free: both shops list 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current packaging for wheat and gluten information too.

Albert Heijn

Lists regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and also has a selection of sugar-conscious products, including spreads.

  • You can compare the nutritional information for the regular sprinkles with that of other spreads.
  • A description such as ‘less sugar’ on another spread doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’, and it doesn’t make it crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Jumbo

Lists product information for the 270 g pack of regular De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The nutritional information lets you check the regular version.
  • The listed 79 g of sugars per 100 g isn’t suitable if you need a strictly sugar-free option.

ALDI / Sweet-Land

ALDI lists Sweet-Land sugar-free hearts, mini gums and soft gums as a different category of sweets.

  • Worth considering if you’d rather look at different sweets than a topping for your film night.
  • These products aren’t crushed aniseed sprinkles; check the nutritional information on the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the regular version. That’s more than the maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g permitted for the ‘sugar-free’ claim on solid foods under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

What does ‘sugar-free’ mean on packaging?

‘Sugar-free’ is a nutrition claim. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, solid foods can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to use it. ‘Less sugar’ isn’t the same claim, so check the exact wording and the nutrition table.

Do regular Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat or gluten?

Yes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat or gluten-containing ingredients for the regular De Ruijter version. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging when you buy it.

How should you store regular Gestampte Muisjes?

Store them in a dry place and follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging.