For a small Christmas table, you could consider a 1 l glass jar. For a self-service table, a 2 l jar gives you more room for a spoon and topping up, but takes up more space. Check that the jar and spoon will fit together with the amount of aniseed sprinkles you want to serve: the weight on the packet won’t tell you what capacity you need. Keep the allergen information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes handy, as this variety contains wheat and cereals containing gluten.
You want to display aniseed sprinkles alongside something like crisp rusks or yoghurt, without the serving jar taking up too much table space. Decide how much you want to put out at once before choosing a jar size.
You want guests to be able to reach the topping and to have room to top it up as needed. So look beyond the jar’s capacity: check its opening and whether there’s space for a serving spoon.
You want to be able to check the ingredients in your chosen aniseed sprinkles, even after you’ve transferred them from the packet to a jar. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that businesses serving unpackaged food professionally must provide customers with information about any allergens present.
First, decide how much aniseed sprinkles you want to put out at once and how guests will serve themselves. Then compare the jar opening and the label on your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Practical serving | Check that the opening is wide enough for your serving spoon and that the jar will sit securely where you plan to put it. | On a small table, I want to be able to serve aniseed sprinkles without the jar getting in the way. Around 40% of consumers say practicality when serving matters most. |
| Amount and table space | Decide how many packets you want to open and try filling the jar; 270 g or 330 g cannot be directly converted into a jar capacity in litres. | At a self-service table, I want to leave room for topping up without putting out a jar that’s bigger than necessary. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this balance. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the variety you’ve bought and keep the product information available when transferring the aniseed sprinkles. | If guests need to check the ingredients, I want to be able to provide that information next to the serving jar too. Around 30% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
The weight of a packet of aniseed sprinkles and the capacity of a jar measure different things. You’ll also need to allow room for a spoon when guests are serving themselves.
Try filling the jar with the amount you want to serve, along with the spoon. You could also put some out on the table and keep the rest to top up later.
The product information available from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Without the label, it’s harder for guests to check this information.
Keep the packet, or clearly display the current product name and allergen information next to the jar. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says businesses must inform customers about allergens in the unpackaged food they serve.
IKEA’s cleaning instructions for its KORKEN jars differ by component: the glass jar is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber seal must be washed by hand.
Follow the care instructions for your chosen jar and let all the parts dry before storing dry aniseed sprinkles in it.
A brand with products including 330 g packs of Feestmuisjes and 270 g packs of Gestampte muisjes.
A retailer with online listings for 330 g packs of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and 270 g packs of Gestampte muisjes.
A retailer with online listings for De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, including 330 g packs of Feestmuisjes.
A retailer with online listings for 330 g packs of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and 270 g packs of Gestampte muisjes.
A retailer of the KORKEN glass storage jar, available in sizes including 1 l and 2 l, as a separate jar option for dry goods.
Compare these glass storage jars and sets for displaying dry aniseed sprinkles on a Christmas table. For each jar, check that the opening works with your serving spoon and the amount you want to put out. The capacity in litres or millilitres doesn’t guarantee how many grams of aniseed sprinkles it will hold.
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If you want to display aniseed sprinkles on the table, this jar is worth considering alongside your chosen serving spoon.
Clear glass jar with a stainless steel lid; capacity 1.7 l. Check the opening and try filling it with the amount of aniseed sprinkles you want to serve.
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If you want to display just some of the aniseed sprinkles at a time, compare this jar’s capacity with the portion you plan to serve.
Clear glass with a sunflower design and an airtight lid; capacity 700 ml. Try filling it with aniseed sprinkles and a spoon before settling on this size.
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Two jars let you spread out your display, as long as their openings work with the spoons you want to put out.
Set of two round glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml and a silicone clip-top closure. The information about dishwasher use is conflicting; check the cleaning instructions for the jar and lid before washing them.
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This set is worth considering if you want to use several glass jars in your table display.
Set of three glass storage jars with airtight seals. Check the capacity, dimensions and opening of each jar before deciding how much aniseed sprinkles you can serve and how much table space the set will need.
You can’t tell from the packet weight alone. Try filling the jar with the amount you want to serve, along with the spoon you’ll be using. A 1 l jar may suit a smaller table display; a 2 l jar gives you more room but takes up more space on the table.
Follow the storage instructions on the packet you’ve chosen. Jumbo and PLUS say to store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a dry place. Clean the jar according to its instructions and let it dry before adding the aniseed sprinkles.
The product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Always check the label on the variety you’re actually serving, and don’t assume the same applies to other aniseed sprinkles.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that, when serving unpackaged food professionally, businesses must make information about any allergens present available to customers. For a private Christmas party, you could keep the packet or place the product information next to the jar so guests can check the ingredients.
