Don’t choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if sugar-free is an absolute must: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard variety. If you want crushed aniseed sprinkles on something like a crispbread to enjoy with a drink on the terrace, this variety is only an option if you don’t mind the sugar. When considering an alternative, check the product format too: the sugar-free ‘muisjes’ described by Lekker Droppie are soft sweets, not a confirmed substitute for sprinkles.
You’re looking for a product that can be labelled sugar-free, not simply a smaller portion of regular crushed aniseed sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit at 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; Jumbo lists 79 g per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
You want crushed aniseed seeds to use as a topping or sprinkle on something like crispbread or yoghurt, and you’re happy to accept that the standard variety contains sugar. Albert Heijn lists both aniseed and sugar among the ingredients.
You want to use less sugar and may be happy to choose a different type of bread topping or garnish. Check the format and intended use: the sugar-free ‘muisjes’ described by Lekker Droppie as soft sweets are not confirmed to be the same as crushed aniseed sprinkles.
First, decide whether sugar-free is an absolute must. Then consider whether you want to keep the aniseed flavour and sprinkling function of crushed aniseed sprinkles, or whether another type of product would also suit what you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Compare the sugars per 100 g on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for a ‘sugar-free’ claim at 0.5 g per 100 g. | If I’m serving something with a topping on the terrace, I want that topping to be genuinely sugar-free, even if that rules out the usual sprinkles. For around 63% of shoppers, sugar-free is the most important requirement. |
| Aniseed flavour and sprinkling function | Check that it’s crushed aniseed seeds intended to be used as a topping or sprinkle; the name ‘muisjes’ alone doesn’t tell you that. | For crispbread or yoghurt, I want to be able to sprinkle on those distinctive aniseed seeds, and I’m willing to accept the sugar in the standard variety. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise this traditional use. |
| Product format and allergens | Read the product description and check the allergens on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in the standard De Ruijter variety. | If I’m preparing something for other people, I want to know whether I’m buying sprinkles or sweets, and whether the product contains wheat. For around 12% of shoppers, checking the product is the top priority. |
A range featuring products with less sugar tells you nothing about the sugar content of any individual product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml.
Check the product’s own nutritional information and compare the sugar content per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the figure per 100 g.
Lekker Droppie describes a product called Suikervrije Muisjes as soft sweets. This doesn’t confirm that you can use it instead of crushed aniseed seeds as a topping or decoration.
Check that the product description matches how you want to use it, for example on crispbread or yoghurt.
Albert Heijn lists wheat starch among the ingredients in standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo also mentions cereals containing gluten.
If you need a wheat-free or gluten-free product, don’t choose this standard variety without checking the current packaging.
De Ruijter is the brand behind the standard 270 g Gestampte Muisjes, which Jumbo lists as a bread topping.
Albert Heijn lists the standard De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and also has a range of products aimed at shoppers who are mindful of sugar.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g in its range of muisjes.
No, the standard variety isn’t sugar-free: Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. For comparison, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for a ‘sugar-free’ claim at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
Don’t assume so based on the name alone. Lekker Droppie describes its Suikervrije Muisjes as soft sweets; if you’re considering an alternative, check that its format, ingredients and intended use are suitable for sprinkling.
Compare the sugar content per 100 g and check whether the product is intended as a topping or garnish. ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t mean the same as ‘sugar-free’, and another type of product may not have the same aniseed flavour or be suitable for sprinkling.
Yes, Albert Heijn lists wheat starch among the ingredients in the standard variety; the product information also mentions cereals containing gluten. If you need a wheat-free or gluten-free product, always check the packaging of the product you’re buying.
