Who is this relevant to?

Organisers looking for sugar-free treats

You want mouse-shaped treats for an Easter egg hunt and will only choose a variety whose nutritional information supports the sugar-free claim.

Families planning to hand out treats

You’re looking for something you can hide individually or hand out during the hunt. Mouse-shaped sweets and loose mouse-shaped sprinkles for serving on crispbread have different uses.

Shoppers considering ingredient requirements

Before handing out the treats, you check the chosen variety for ingredients such as wheat, gelatine and any sweeteners.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide between mouse-shaped sprinkles to serve at the table and mouse-shaped sweets to hand out. If sugar-free is a requirement, check the nutritional information for your chosen variety rather than relying on the product name.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free claim Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product making a sugar-free claim must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I want to avoid sugar, I need to be able to see whether the treat I’ve chosen really meets the sugar-free limit. This check is a top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Shape and format for the hunt Check whether you’re buying loose mouse-shaped sprinkles or sweets to hand out individually, and whether the shape suits the way you plan to hide the treats. I want to be able to hide and hand out individual finds, rather than serving a bread topping at the table. This practical consideration comes first for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Look out for wheat, gelatine and any sweeteners listed. If participants avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in their treat before handing it out. Around 33% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all mouse-shaped treats are sugar-free

    De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are mouse-shaped sprinkles for adding to food. According to Albert Heijn, they contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.

    If you need a sugar-free option, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging, whatever the product looks like.

  • Relying only on an online product title

    Lekker Droppie lists Joris Suikervrije Muisjes Souris. The product name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients and nutritional values are shown on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.

    Before serving, check the ingredients list and nutrition table on the packaging, or ask for clear pictures of them in advance.

  • Assuming everyone in the group has the same ingredient requirements

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes contain wheat, while regular Joris Muisjes bel contains edible gelatine.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety, and choose a suitable alternative for individual participants if needed.

  • Treating ‘sugar-free’ as a complete product description

    The sugar-free claim relates to the sugar content, not to all the other ingredients or the portion you hand out.

    If you choose sweets, also read the ingredients and any instructions or warnings on the packaging, particularly if sweeteners are listed.

Relevant brands to consider

De Ruijter

Feestmuisjes are mouse-shaped sprinkles for adding to foods such as crispbread, yoghurt or cupcakes, not sweets to hand out individually.

  • A good choice as a topping when you want to serve the mouse-shaped sprinkles with food.
  • According to Albert Heijn, Feestmuisjes contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g and wheat, so this variety isn’t suitable if you need a sugar-free option.

Suikerbakkerij Joris

Mouse-shaped sweets are available as regular Joris Muisjes bel and under the online listing Joris Suikervrije Muisjes Souris.

  • The sweet format works well for handing out treats individually during a hunt.
  • Albert Heijn lists sugar, glucose syrup and edible gelatine as ingredients in regular Muisjes bel. For the variety sold as sugar-free, check the nutritional values and ingredients on the packaging.

ABS Sweets

PLUS lists Kikkers & Muizen as mouse-shaped sweets alongside the frog-shaped sweets.

  • The product format is worth considering if you want to hand out sweets rather than serve mouse-shaped sprinkles.
  • Check the label before choosing this variety for a sugar-free treat.

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Frequently asked questions

When can mouse-shaped treats be labelled ‘sugar-free’?

Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product making the sugar-free nutrition claim must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. For mouse-shaped treats, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging; the product title alone is no substitute for this information.

Are De Ruijter Feestmuisjes a sugar-free treat?

No. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes aren’t suitable if you need a sugar-free option: Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety. They’re also loose mouse-shaped sprinkles for adding to food, not individual sweets to hand out during a hunt.

What should I check besides the sugar content?

Before handing out mouse-shaped treats, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists wheat in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and edible gelatine in regular Joris Muisjes bel. Check the label again for any other variety, even if it’s sold as sugar-free.