Valentine’s Day bakers
If you want to decorate cupcakes, cakes or other bakes with pink-and-white or colourful Muisjes, you’ll need a way to sprinkle the dry topping precisely. PLUS lists cakes and cupcakes as ways to use Muisjes.
Who is this for?
Anyone serving treats
If you’re serving several small portions at a Valentine’s Day table, you could use a separate shaker rather than pouring from the pack each time. Before transferring the sprinkles, check that the container is intended for food contact.
Anyone checking allergen information
When you’re sharing treats, the product information should still be available. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes; check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you’re considering Muisjes for Valentine’s Day, think about how you’ll sprinkle them, the look you want to achieve and the information you’ll need when serving.
Original packaging
Choose this if: you want to sprinkle Muisjes straight onto crispbread or cake and don’t need a separate container.
Consider: the label stays with the product, but pouring from the pack may be less practical when serving small portions at the table.
Shaker with a wide opening
Choose this if: you want to serve small portions of Muisjes at a Valentine’s Day table.
Consider: check that the specific container is suitable for food contact and dry granules; keep the original label.
Standard sauce squeeze bottle
Use: the models reviewed are marketed for liquid toppings and sauces, not for sprinkling dry Muisjes.
Consider: a bottle-shaped container or narrow nozzle doesn’t mean loose Muisjes will dispense easily.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing dry Muisjes | Check that the opening is suitable for loose granules and that the container is intended for food contact. | I want to serve small portions without relying on a sauce nozzle. Around 44% of consumers put this dispensing method first. |
| Colour and use | Look at the colour option and choose a pack that suits the treat you want to decorate. | For my Valentine’s Day bake, the main thing is how the Muisjes look on the cake; around 33% of consumers prioritise appearance. |
| Label and serving container | Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy, and keep that information available if you transfer the Muisjes to another container. | If others are eating too, I want to be able to check what the Muisjes contain. Keeping this information is the main concern for around 23% of consumers. |
Common serving mistakes
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Using a sauce squeeze bottle as a shaker
Muisjes are loose granules, while the squeeze bottles reviewed are marketed for products such as sauce, oil and mustard. Comparing a bottle’s capacity alone therefore tells you little about how well it will dispense Muisjes.
Check the shape and width of the opening, and choose a container intended for dry toppings.
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Using any old bottle for a buffet
Any container that comes into contact with Muisjes must be suitable for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for food contact materials.
Before use, check that the bottle or shaker is specifically intended for food contact.
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Throwing away the original label
Once you transfer the Muisjes to another container, they’re separated from their ingredient and allergen information. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes.
Keep the pack until after serving, and check the label on the variety you’ve bought.
Brands and retailers to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers a range of Muisjes, including pink and white, blue and white, colourful and crushed varieties.
- The varieties give you a choice of colours and textures for sprinkling or decorating.
- If you choose a separate serving container, check for yourself that it’s suitable for dry Muisjes.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s online Muisjes category includes pink and white Muisjes and De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.
- You can compare different colour options.
- Check your chosen variety and its availability before relying on it for a particular treat.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists several varieties of De Ruijter Muisjes and provides product information for the pink and white variety.
- The product page for the pink and white variety lists ingredients and allergens, among other details.
- Don’t use this information as a substitute for the label on a different variety or pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and crushed Muisjes.
- For Feestmuisjes, PLUS suggests uses such as a topping or cake decoration.
- Check which variety best suits your chosen way of serving and colour scheme.
Muisjes to sprinkle straight from the pack
These Muisjes are options if you want to sprinkle a dry topping straight from the pack. They’re not squeeze bottles; if you choose a separate shaker, check its opening and suitability for food contact.
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De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g
A pink variety for sprinkling over a Valentine’s Day bake. This isn’t a squeeze bottle; keep the label available when serving so you can check the ingredients and allergens.
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De Ruijter Muisjes blue and white 330 g
A blue and white variety for sprinkling over bakes. This is a pack of Muisjes, not a way to dispense them from a sauce squeeze bottle; check the label when serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can I serve Muisjes for Valentine’s Day from a standard squeeze bottle?
Don’t assume a standard sauce squeeze bottle will dispense dry Muisjes properly. The bottles reviewed are marketed for liquid products; it’s better to use the original packaging or check that a shaker has a suitable opening.
What should I look for when transferring Muisjes to another container?
Choose a container specifically intended for food contact, and check that the opening is suitable for dry granules. Also keep the original packaging so the ingredients, allergens and storage information remain available.
Which allergens are listed for pink and white Muisjes?
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes. Always check the label on the pack you’re serving, especially if you’ve transferred the Muisjes to another container.
Which Muisjes are suitable for a Valentine’s Day decoration?
Pink and white Muisjes work well with a pink-and-white colour scheme, while Feestmuisjes offer a different, festive look. Choose a variety based on its colour and use, but don’t assume either can be dispensed from a standard sauce squeeze bottle.