For serving aniseed sprinkles on a patio table, a clean, dry glass storage jar that is suitable for food contact and seals securely is a practical choice. Choose the capacity according to how much you want to serve at a time: you can’t work out the right jar size in millilitres from the weight on the packet. Use separate glassware designed for the purpose when serving hot or fizzy drinks.
You want guests to help themselves to sprinkles for Dutch rusks or other treats, while keeping the rest of your supply sealed. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS mentions using De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles on rusks and other foods.
You’re looking for a jar that seals properly again after serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping aniseed sprinkles tightly sealed in a dry place.
You want to serve aniseed sprinkles alongside drinks, but don’t want to use the storage jar as a drinking glass without checking first. For drinks, check separately what use the glassware manufacturer recommends.
First, decide how much aniseed sprinkle you want to put out for each serving. Then check that it’s easy to reach, that you can seal the jar after use and whether you’ll need separate glassware for drinks.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the contents dry | Check that the jar is suitable for food contact and that the rim and lid are clean, undamaged and seal securely. | If the aniseed sprinkles will stay in the same jar after your guests leave, I want to put them away dry and sealed. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Serving at the table | Check that the opening is wide enough for the spoon or sprinkling motion you prefer, and that the lid is practical while you’re serving. | When serving rusks or treats, I want to be able to help myself to sprinkles without struggling with an awkward lid each time. Easy serving matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| How much to put on the table | Choose a capacity that suits your serving size and how often you plan to top it up; don’t convert the weight of the sprinkles directly into the jar’s capacity in millilitres. | On a busy patio table, I want to put out a suitable portion without using an unnecessarily large jar. The amount on the table comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Storage jar or drinking glass | Check what the glassware is designed for before using it for drinks, especially hot or fizzy drinks. | If drinks are being served too, I don’t want to assume that a storage jar is suitable. For around 20% of consumers, this distinction is the main concern. |
Being suitable for dry food doesn’t mean a jar is suitable for hot or fizzy drinks. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the risks of temperature changes and pressure when glass isn’t designed to withstand them.
Keep the aniseed sprinkles in the jar and use drinkware that the manufacturer says is suitable for the purpose.
Albert Heijn lists a 330 g pack of De Ruijter sprinkles, while Jumbo also shows a 270 g variety. These figures refer to weight; a jar’s capacity in millilitres doesn’t tell you how many sprinkles it will hold.
Choose a jar for the amount you want to serve and check how many sprinkles will actually fit before serving a larger group. Keep the rest sealed.
Le Parfait doesn’t recommend its Super jars for bulk storage if they’ll be opened and closed frequently, as this can damage the seal. This is worth bearing in mind if guests will keep helping themselves from the same jar.
Check that the closure suits the way you plan to use the jar at the table, and inspect the glass and seal regularly.
A worn seal or another closure component may need replacing.
The product information for the De Ruijter pink-and-white and celebration sprinkles reviewed here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The colour or a festive theme won’t tell your guests which allergens a variety contains.
Read the label on the exact pack before serving, and also watch out for contact through the spoon, jar and serving dish.
These names can help you choose aniseed sprinkles and something to serve them on; they don’t, in themselves, tell you which glass jar is available.
A brand offering, among other products, coloured, crushed and celebration aniseed sprinkles for use on foods such as Dutch rusks.
A shop with product information for 330 g packs of De Ruijter pink-and-white aniseed sprinkles.
A shop whose aniseed sprinkle category includes, among other products, 270 g packs of De Ruijter crushed sprinkles and 330 g packs of coloured sprinkles.
A shop with product information for 330 g packs of De Ruijter celebration sprinkles.
A shop that suggests serving Dutch rusks with blue or pink aniseed sprinkles at a birth celebration.
These products are designed for displaying a portion of dry aniseed sprinkles and sealing them away afterwards. Capacities vary, so check that each jar’s opening and the space it takes up on the table suit the way you plan to serve. None of these storage containers or jars is automatically suitable as a drinking glass.
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A set for anyone who wants to put a portion of aniseed sprinkles on the table and seal the jars again afterwards.
According to the product name, each glass jar holds 700 ml and has a lid with a silicone seal and metal clips. Check that the opening works well with your spoon or sprinkling motion; the set’s cleaning instructions require a little extra attention.
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With a capacity of 0.53 l, this is an option if you want to put a small amount of aniseed sprinkles on the table and keep the rest in the pack.
The product name specifies clear glass. Before buying, check that the opening and lid will be easy to use when guests help themselves to the sprinkles.
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Consider this larger storage container if you’d like more room for the sprinkles, but first check that it will fit on your patio table.
The product name specifies a capacity of 1.73 l and dimensions of 23 × 17 × 9 cm. Also check that the opening suits the way you plan to serve; the capacity doesn’t tell you how many grams of sprinkles it will hold.
Yes, as long as the jar is clean and dry, suitable for food contact and seals securely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping aniseed sprinkles tightly sealed in a dry place.
You can’t work it out from the capacity in millilitres alone. Choose a jar for the amount you want to put on the table at a time, then check how much of your sprinkles will fit; keep the rest sealed.
Only use a storage jar for drinks if the manufacturer says it’s suitable for that purpose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the risks of using glass that isn’t suitable for hot liquids or the pressure of fizzy drinks.
Don’t assume that a variety is suitable: the pink-and-white and celebration sprinkles reviewed here list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the exact pack and avoid cross-contact with other foods through the serving utensils.
Clean the jar before use according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then let it dry completely before adding the sprinkles. Le Parfait recommends washing its jars in warm soapy water and checking the glass for damage.
