Who is this relevant to?

Shoppers who need a sugar-free product

You want to check whether a product is sugar-free by looking at the amount of sugars per 100 g, rather than relying on terms such as ‘zero’ or ‘less sugar’.

Fans of the traditional aniseed flavour

You’re mainly looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping for bread or crispbread, for example, or to add to yoghurt, and you’re happy for the standard De Ruijter version to contain sugar.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

You want to know whether the ingredients suit your diet before you buy. The ingredients listed by Jumbo for the standard De Ruijter version include wheat starch.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is essential, and whether you’re looking for something sweet to enjoy alongside your stamppot or an ingredient to add to the dish itself.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Genuinely sugar-free Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to be described as sugar-free. If I only want to buy sugar-free products, I’ll rule out anything whose label doesn’t meet that limit. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it Decide whether you’re looking for a sweet spread or a topping for yoghurt, or something to add to your stamppot. Jumbo lists bread, crispbread and yoghurt among the suggested uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. I want the familiar aniseed flavour for a sweet treat, but I wouldn’t assume that these sprinkles go with a savoury dish. Around 30% of consumers put flavour and use first.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The standard De Ruijter version lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten. If I want to avoid wheat or gluten, I need to know what’s in this specific product before choosing it. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on ‘sugar-free’ in a search

    A search term tells you nothing about the ingredients of the product it brings up. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

    If sugar-free is essential for you, check the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging before buying.

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

    ‘Less sugar’ and ‘no added sugars’ don’t automatically mean that a product meets the limit for being sugar-free.

    Compare the wording on the front of the pack with the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml to be described as sugar-free.

  • Assuming crushed aniseed sprinkles belong in stamppot

    Jumbo describes the standard version as suitable for sweet uses, including on bread, crispbread and yoghurt. That doesn’t make it a typical ingredient for stamppot.

    Decide whether you want to serve something sweet alongside your meal or are looking for an ingredient for the stamppot, then choose the right product category.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    The standard De Ruijter version lists wheat starch and cereals containing gluten. The aniseed flavour won’t tell you anything about these ingredients.

    Check the current packaging if wheat or gluten doesn’t suit your diet.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is a sweet bread topping made with aniseed; Jumbo also suggests using it on crispbread and in yoghurt.

  • The listed ingredients and nutritional information help you check whether the standard version meets your requirements.
  • With 79 g of sugars per 100 g, this version isn’t sugar-free. The ingredients also include wheat starch.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a food be called sugar-free?

Under the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml to be described as sugar-free. For crushed aniseed sprinkles, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g sugar-free?

No. Jumbo states that this standard version contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g and lists sugar and glucose syrup among the ingredients.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?

No, the terms aren’t interchangeable. A product described as sugar-free must meet the limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml set out in EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. So make sure you check the nutrition table too.

How should I store standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes?

Store them in a dry place. Also check the best-before date on the top of the packaging.