Anyone serving small portions at the table
You don’t want to put your entire supply of aniseed sprinkles on the table during the school holidays. A small jar could be just right if you prefer to serve individual portions and top them up as needed.
Who is this for?
Anyone storing supplies for several snack breaks
You’re looking for a sealable glass jar for dry food, so you can top up from a single supply.
Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens
You want to be able to check the packaging before serving the sprinkles. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes; always check the label for any other variety.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether the jar will mainly sit on the table or be used for storage. Then check that the lid, care requirements and access to product information suit the way you’ll use it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Jar size | Compare the capacity with the amount you want to put on the table or keep as a dry supply. A previously listed jar of around 250 ml and a storage jar of around 1 litre show how much sizes can vary. | If I want to serve small portions, I’d rather top them up than put one large jar on the table. For an estimated 31% of consumers, portion size comes first. |
| Lid and cleaning | Check how the lid closes and whether the glass and lid have separate cleaning instructions. Lidl says that the glass of its approximately 1-litre SILVERCREST jar is dishwasher-safe without the acacia wood lid. | Anyone topping up from the same jar over several snack breaks will want to keep the sprinkles sealed and dry in between. An estimated 38% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and storage advice for your chosen variety of sprinkles; keep the packaging or a clear photo of the label with the jar. | When I’m serving others, I want to be able to check exactly what’s in the variety. This is the main concern for around 31% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a jar based on looks alone
If the sprinkles need to be kept dry, the lid and its care requirements matter too. These instructions can vary from jar to jar.
Check what the jar is designed for and, before buying, read how to clean the glass, lid and any seal.
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Throwing away the packaging after decanting
That means the ingredients, allergens, date and storage advice are no longer easy to check alongside the sprinkles. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes; don’t assume the same information applies to other varieties.
Keep the original packaging or a legible photo of the full label with the storage jar.
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Treating an old product listing as a current option
The previously listed CROFTON set of approximately 250 ml jars is marked as unavailable at Aldi; the 1-litre glass AH storage jar is listed as discontinued by Albert Heijn. Their dimensions can still help you choose a size.
Check the retailer’s current product listing before adding a specific jar to your shopping list.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Aniseed sprinkles in blue and white, pink and white, crushed and Feest varieties, among others. Jumbo lists these varieties in 270 g or 330 g packs.
- The different varieties give you a choice of type and pack size.
- Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in Feest Muisjes. Check the allergens for the variety you’re actually serving.
SILVERCREST®
Lidl describes a glass SILVERCREST storage jar of approximately 1 litre for dry food.
- The product listing mentions a clamp lid; the glass is dishwasher-safe without the acacia wood lid.
- According to Lidl, this jar is not microwave-safe. Clean the lid according to its separate product instructions.
CROFTON
Aldi listed a set of four glass CROFTON storage jars, each approximately 250 ml.
- The size provides a useful point of comparison for small portions at the table.
- Aldi marks this set as unavailable, so it is not currently an option to buy.
Aniseed sprinkles and glass storage products at Joybuy
This selection includes a larger glass storage jar, a pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles, a glass storage container and a set of glass jars. Choose between serving at the table and storing a supply based on the shape and capacity that suit your needs; the pack of sprinkles helps you keep the product information to hand.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
With a capacity of 1.7 l, this is more suited to storing a larger supply than serving a small portion at the table. Check that the opening works well for the way you plan to serve, and read the separate cleaning instructions for the lid.
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De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g
This is a pack of aniseed sprinkles, not a glass jar. If you decant them for a snack table, keep the label and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for this blue and white variety.
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5five glass storage container, 0.53 l
A capacity of 0.53 l could work if you want to store a smaller amount of sprinkles separately. This is a storage container rather than a serving jar, so consider its shape before choosing it to serve sprinkles straight from.
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YumiPLUS Inspired glass storage jars, set of 3
Three jars are a handy option if you want to divide the sprinkles between several containers. Check the capacity of each jar to see which size will work on the table, and read how to clean the jars and lids.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar is right for aniseed sprinkles on a snack table?
A small jar is right if you want to serve individual portions at the table; a larger jar works if you mainly want to store a supply and top up from it. A previously listed jar of approximately 250 ml and a storage jar of around 1 litre are examples of sizes, not set amounts per person.
Can a glass storage jar go in the dishwasher or microwave?
Follow the instructions for the specific jar. Lidl says the glass of its approximately 1-litre SILVERCREST jar is dishwasher-safe without the acacia wood lid, but the jar is not microwave-safe.
Should I keep the packaging after decanting the sprinkles?
Keep the packaging or a legible photo of the label if you want to check the ingredients, allergens, date and storage advice later. This is especially useful when serving the sprinkles to others.
Can I assume the allergens in one type of aniseed sprinkles apply to other varieties too?
No, check the label for the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feest Muisjes; this does not confirm the ingredients of other varieties.