Who is this choice for?

People who want to avoid sugar completely

For you, a late-night snack must genuinely meet the ‘sugar-free’ claim. De Ruijter’s regular Gestampte Muisjes do not: Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

Lovers of anise sprinkles

You’re looking for the flavour and sprinklable format of crushed anise sprinkles, for example on bread or crispbread. Check the product type: Lekker Droppie describes a product with ‘Suikervrije Muisjes’ in its name as soft sweets.

People who want to compare labels

You want to know how much sugar is in the portion you plan to eat, and which ingredients and allergens are listed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g and checking the ingredients list for the product’s composition.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a must-have. Then check that the product format suits what you want to eat late in the evening.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Genuinely sugar-free Check the claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex, the ‘sugar-free’ claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. If I want a late-night snack without sugar, I don’t want to rely on a product name alone. Around 46% of consumers make choosing a genuinely sugar-free product their top priority.
Anise flavour and sprinkle format Check whether the product is crushed anise sprinkles and what it is intended for. Lekker Droppie describes ‘Suikervrije Muisjes’ as soft sweets. For crispbread or yoghurt, I want anise flavour and something I can sprinkle, not soft sweets. This intended use matters most to around 36% of consumers.
Portion and allergens Compare sugars per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for the portion you plan to eat. I want to be able to assess my portion and check in advance whether a product contains wheat. Around 18% of consumers prioritise checking the label.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘muisjes’ means ‘Gestampte Muisjes’

    A similar name doesn’t tell you what the product is like. Lekker Droppie sells ‘Suikervrije Muisjes’ as soft sweets; that doesn’t make them anise sprinkles for bread or crispbread.

    Check the product description, ingredients and intended use before choosing something as a substitute.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    These are different nutrition claims. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘sugar-free’ means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml.

    If sugar-free is a must-have, check the exact claim as well as the sugars listed in the nutritional information.

  • Looking only at a small portion

    A small portion doesn’t change the product’s composition. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; the ingredients list also includes wheat.

    As well as checking the portion, read the values per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.

Relevant brand for comparison

De Ruijter

De Ruijter’s regular Gestampte Muisjes are anise sprinkles for bread, crispbread and more. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list product information for this variety.

  • The sprinklable format is a good fit if you’re specifically looking for crushed anise sprinkles.
  • This is not a sugar-free variety: sugar is listed first in the ingredients, and the nutritional information shows 79 g of sugars per 100 g. The ingredients list also includes wheat.

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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 this regular variety, so it is not a sugar-free option.

What does ‘sugar-free’ mean on a label?

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex, a product carrying this nutrition claim must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. ‘No added sugars’ is a different claim, so check the exact wording and the nutritional information.

Do De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat?

Yes. The ingredient information shown by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for the regular variety includes wheat starch. If you need to avoid wheat or cereals containing gluten, check the current packaging before buying.

How should you store regular Gestampte Muisjes?

Store them in a dry place, as stated in the product information for the regular variety. Check the best-before date on the top of the pack.