Who is this choice relevant to?

Host with a strict sugar-free requirement

You’re looking for a topping for your neighbourhood get-together that can be labelled sugar-free. Serving a smaller portion of regular Gestampte Muisjes doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g.

Fan of classic aniseed sprinkles

You want to use the sweet aniseed flavour on things such as crispbread, yoghurt or cake, and sugar-free isn’t a requirement for your get-together.

Host who checks ingredients

You want to know before serving whether a topping is suitable for guests who avoid wheat or gluten. Check the current packaging of the product you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sugar-free is an absolute requirement. Then consider whether the flavour, intended use and ingredients are right for your get-together and your guests.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Sugar-free Read the nutrition information per 100 g or 100 ml and check the claim on the packaging. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. If I want to serve a strictly sugar-free topping, a small portion of the regular product won’t do. For around 50% of consumers, sugar-free is the top priority.
Aniseed flavour and use Decide whether you want a sweet aniseed topping for things such as crispbread, yoghurt or cake. For my snacks, I’m mainly looking for that familiar aniseed flavour, as long as sugar isn’t an issue. That flavour and use come first for around 30% of consumers.
Wheat and gluten Before serving, read the current ingredient list and ask guests about their dietary requirements. If guests avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what’s in the shared topping. For around 20% of consumers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small portion means it’s sugar-free

    Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Serving a smaller amount on a snack doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.

    If sugar-free is a requirement, check both the claim and the nutrition information on the current packaging of another topping.

  • Choosing based only on how festive it looks

    A topping may look great on cake or crispbread without meeting your guests’ dietary requirements.

    Before choosing, decide whether the classic aniseed flavour or a strict dietary restriction takes priority.

  • Checking the ingredients only after preparing the food

    Jumbo lists wheat among the ingredients of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. This matters if your guests avoid wheat or gluten.

    Ask about dietary requirements in advance and read the packaging before adding the topping to a shared dish.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, in a 270 g pack, are sweet aniseed sprinkles that can be used on crispbread, yoghurt and cake, among other things.

  • The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages provide ingredient and nutrition information for this variant.
  • Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, while Jumbo lists wheat as an ingredient. If you need a sugar-free option, or your guests avoid wheat or gluten, check out another topping.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product page lists ingredients and nutritional values, including sugars per 100 g.
  • Product information can change, so check the packaging when you buy it too.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product page includes details such as ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • Check any alternative topping against its own nutrition information and ingredients; a similar product name doesn’t mean it’s sugar-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes sugar-free?

No, not the 270 g variant for which Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum defines ‘sugar-free’ as no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml.

Does ‘no added sugars’ also mean sugar-free?

No, these are different nutrition claims. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘no added sugars’ refers to what has been added during preparation, while ‘sugar-free’ sets a limit on the sugar content of the product. So check the nutrition information per 100 g or 100 ml too.

What should I check if my guests avoid wheat or gluten?

Check the ingredient list on the packaging before serving. Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, in a 270 g pack, so don’t rely on the product name or presentation alone.

How should I store an opened pack for the neighbourhood get-together?

Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in Jumbo’s storage advice. Also check the best-before date and any further storage instructions on the packaging.