Choose a compact glass jar with a lid if you only want to put a small portion of crushed aniseed sprinkles on the coffee table. If you’d also like to use the same jar to store them between coffee breaks, consider the seal and how much space a larger size will take up. Check that the jar and any parts that come into contact with the sprinkles are suitable for food contact; a 270 g pack does not, by itself, prove that the contents will fit in a 600 ml jar.
If you only want to serve a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles during a coffee break, start with a compact jar with a lid. For example, IKEA Netherlands lists an IKEA 365+ storage jar with a capacity of 600 ml. Check the dimensions too if it needs to fit on a tray.
If you’ll seal the jar after serving and store it between coffee breaks, the closure and ease of cleaning become more important. For specific IKEA 365+ versions in 1.8 l and 3.1 l, IKEA Netherlands lists an airtight, leak-proof seal and dishwasher-safe construction.
Keep the packaging to hand in case guests ask about the ingredients. Hoogvliet lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging because product information can change.
Decide how much you want to serve at a time, then consider whether you’ll also use the jar to seal and store the sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Jar capacity and table space | Compare the capacity in ml or l and the jar’s dimensions. Don’t convert 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles directly into a required jar capacity. | I want to serve a small portion without taking up too much space on the coffee table; around 42% of consumers prioritise jar size. |
| Sealing and cleaning | Check how the lid closes and whether the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe according to the product instructions. | If I reuse the jar between coffee breaks, I want to be able to seal and clean it; this is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Food contact and labelling | Check that the jar, lid and seal are suitable for food contact, and read the ingredients label on the current packaging. | When serving others, I want to check that the jar is suitable and be able to answer questions about the ingredients; this is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A glass finish doesn’t tell you whether the jar and any parts that come into contact with the sprinkles are suitable for food contact. According to the European Commission, food contact materials placed on the EU market must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
Check the product information for the jar, lid and any seal before putting unwrapped sprinkles inside.
For the IKEA 365+ jars mentioned here, in 600 ml, 1.8 l and 3.1 l sizes, IKEA Netherlands describes the glass jar as ovenproof, but not the lid.
Remove the lid before using these versions in the oven, and follow the instructions for the specific model.
Hoogvliet lists wheat starch in the product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Read the current packaging just before serving, and keep it so guests can check the ingredients.
Milieu Centraal distinguishes between packaging glass, such as bottles and packaging jars, and other types of glass. A glass storage jar therefore doesn’t necessarily belong in the glass recycling bank.
When disposing of it, check what type of glass it is and follow your local waste disposal instructions.
For the contents of your serving jar: Jumbo lists a 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
IKEA Netherlands lists IKEA 365+ glass storage jars in 600 ml, 1.8 l and 3.1 l sizes. These offer different options for a portion at the table or a larger supply.
HEMA lists glass storage jars for items such as sugar, biscuits and other food cupboard essentials.
Yes. If the jar or any of its parts come into direct contact with the sprinkles, they need to be intended for food contact. According to the European Commission, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 applies to food contact materials placed on the EU market, so check the product information for the jar and lid.
No, not for the IKEA 365+ versions mentioned here in 600 ml, 1.8 l and 3.1 l sizes. IKEA Netherlands says the glass jar is ovenproof, but the lid isn’t; always follow the instructions for your specific version too.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Hoogvliet lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change.
That depends on the type of glass. Milieu Centraal says that glass recycling banks are for packaging glass, such as bottles and packaging jars, and not for all glass items. If in doubt, follow your local waste disposal instructions.
