Don’t choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if your aim is to eat less sugar: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and sugar appears near the top of the ingredients list. If you’re looking for a biscuit-style cinema snack rather than aniseed sprinkles, compare the nutritional information and check what any ‘less sugar’ claim is based on. With Gestampte Muisjes, also keep an eye on your portion size and check for wheat and gluten.
You’re looking for something sweet to take with you, but don’t want to base your choice on the front of the pack alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g; you should also consider the portion you’ll actually eat.
You’re mainly after an aniseed flavour and sprinkles for something like a rusk or yoghurt. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes fits the bill, but it’s not the same as a biscuit you can eat on its own.
You want to know how much sugar is in a measured amount, or you need to check for wheat and gluten. Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles to add to something else or a biscuit-style snack you can eat on its own. Then check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | For similar snacks, compare the sugars per 100 g and check what a ‘less sugar’ claim refers to. | If I’m mainly looking to cut down on sugar, I want to know more than what’s shown on the front of the pack. Around 46% of shoppers prioritise a demonstrably lower sugar content. |
| Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it | Decide whether you’re after sprinkles for something like a rusk or yoghurt, or a snack you can eat on its own. | If I want an aniseed touch for something I’m taking with me, I’d rather choose the flavour and form of muisjes than a biscuit. Around 27% of shoppers prioritise this preference. |
| Portion size and allergens | Check the sugars per serving and read the allergen information on the current packaging. | I want to know in advance how much I’ll use and whether the ingredients are suitable for me. For around 27% of shoppers, checking portion sizes or allergens is the top priority. |
Jumbo lists 4.7 g of sugars in 6 g of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. That smaller amount doesn’t change the product’s listed 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
If you want to use less of these sprinkles, measure out your portion. If you’re looking for a lower-sugar product, compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g.
Gestampte Muisjes are aniseed sprinkles, not a standalone biscuit snack. If you’re taking them with you, you’ll also need something to sprinkle them on.
First decide whether you want a flavouring for something you’re taking with you or a snack you can eat without anything else.
The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat starch; Jumbo identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
When choosing the product and before using it, check the allergen information on the current packaging.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are aniseed sprinkles; the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages describe a 270 g pack.
Albert Heijn is a retailer of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, not the product’s manufacturer.
Jumbo is also a retailer of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, not a separate muisjes brand.
If you’re after a biscuit-style cinema snack rather than Gestampte Muisjes, you could take a look at these cookie bars. The words ‘Less Sugar’ in the product name aren’t, on their own, proof that the product contains less sugar than a comparable one.
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A biscuit-style snack for anyone who isn’t looking for aniseed sprinkles. The product name specifies 6 bars; check the packaging for the nutritional information, what ‘Less Sugar’ is based on and the allergens. If you want to take one with you, also check whether the bars are individually wrapped.
Not if your only reason for choosing them is to find a lower-sugar product: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and sugar appears near the top of the ingredients list. Jumbo also lists 4.7 g of sugars per 6 g serving; a smaller portion doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g.
Check the sugars per 100 g for both to compare them on the same weight basis, but bear in mind that they’re used differently: one is eaten on its own, while the other is a topping. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g; also consider the portion size, ingredients and any nutrition claim.
No. Check the nutrition table too, and what the comparison is based on. According to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted if they’re included in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. The wording in a product name alone doesn’t show how a specific product compares with a similar one.
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the current packaging before using the product.
