For individual advent calendar treats, a small jar is an obvious choice. If guests will help themselves to the aniseed sprinkles, you could consider a medium-sized glass jar. A larger jar suits several portions or later use as a storage jar, but takes up more space. The weight of the sprinkles doesn’t tell you how many millilitres they’ll fill: first, try your preferred amount in a similar jar and check that the opening is wide enough for your spoon.
If you want to get several small treats ready, first decide how many sprinkles you’d like in each jar. The capacity, opening and number of jars are more useful considerations than the weight on the packet alone.
If guests will help themselves, it’s important to be able to see the contents and have an opening wide enough for your spoon. Also think about how much table space the jar can take up and how you’ll seal any leftovers afterwards.
If you plan to reuse it as a storage jar, consider the seal, the space in your cupboard and how to care for its individual parts. If the lid has a ring, check whether it needs to be cleaned differently from the glass.
First decide whether the jar will be used for an individual treat, for serving or for storage. Then compare its capacity and seal. None of the capacities mentioned guarantees that a whole packet of aniseed sprinkles will fit.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the capacity in ml with a trial portion and check that a spoon will fit through the opening. | If you’re making a separate treat for each day of advent, you won’t want to choose a jar that’s awkwardly large for your portion. Around 30% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Keeping the contents dry | Check how the lid closes and whether any sealing ring is intact. Follow the storage advice on the packet of aniseed sprinkles. | If you have any sprinkles left after serving, you’ll want to be able to seal them away and follow the advice to keep them dry. For around 40% of consumers, this storage requirement is the top priority. |
| Presentation and reuse | Compare the shape and capacity with the space available on your table and in your cupboard; check the cleaning instructions too. | If you want to display the sprinkles on the table and reuse the jar later without it taking up too much space, this is the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
For reference, Albert Heijn lists glass storage jars with capacities of 250 ml and 500 ml, while IKEA lists KORKEN jars of 0,5 l and 1 l. These are the stated jar capacities, not measured fill volumes for aniseed sprinkles. Try one jar with the amount you want to serve before choosing a whole set of matching jars.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes in a 280 g packet. The weight doesn’t tell you what capacity, in ml, you’ll need.
First, fill a similar jar with the amount of sprinkles you want for each treat or to serve at the table.
The packaging of De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes described by Albert Heijn advises keeping the contents dry. An open serving dish and a sealable storage jar therefore serve different purposes.
If you want to leave the sprinkles in the jar, check the lid and any sealing ring, and follow the storage advice on the current packaging.
IKEA says the glass part of a KORKEN jar is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber ring must be washed by hand. The IKEA 365+ jar with a bamboo lid also has separate cleaning instructions for the lid.
Before cleaning or filling your jar, read the instructions for your exact model and all its separate parts, even if the glass itself is dishwasher-safe.
These brands offer examples of aniseed sprinkles or jars with features relevant to your choice. A brand name alone won’t tell you which size is right for your portion.
Relevant for the contents of the jar, but not as a brand of glass storage jars.
Offers product examples for comparing small and medium-sized glass storage jars.
Offers examples of storage jars with different capacities and lid designs.
Compare these glass storage jars and containers for individual portions, serving at the table or later use. Some are available as sets. When choosing, check not only the stated capacity but also the opening, seal and cleaning instructions for the model you select.
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Consider this set if you’d like to put aniseed sprinkles in two places or keep two quantities separate.
The product name states that the set contains two 700 ml jars, with hinged lids and silicone seals. The jars are described as not dishwasher-safe. Check that the opening is wide enough for your spoon.
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This medium-sized storage container is an option if you want to display a measured amount of aniseed sprinkles.
The stated capacity is 0.53 l. Try it with the amount you want to serve to see if the capacity and opening are practical; the stated capacity doesn’t guarantee that a whole packet will fit.
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Consider this larger jar if you want to serve several portions at the table and have the space for it.
The product name states a capacity of 1.7 l and a stainless steel lid. This may be unnecessarily large for one small treat; also check that your spoon will fit through the opening.
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This storage container is a medium-sized option if you’d prefer a box to a tall serving jar.
The product name states that it’s made of borosilicate glass and has a capacity of 620 ml. Before using it for aniseed sprinkles, check how it seals and whether you can scoop them out easily with a spoon.
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A set of three is worth considering if you’d like to divide the sprinkles between several jars.
The product name describes the jars as airtight. Check the capacity of each jar, the opening and the care instructions before deciding whether they’ll suit your portions.
You can’t tell from the weight and jar capacity alone. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes as weighing 280 g, but grams and millilitres measure different things. Try your preferred amount in a similar jar before buying several.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your aniseed sprinkles and seal the jar after use. For De Ruijter Pink and White Muisjes as described by Albert Heijn, the advice is to keep them dry.
It depends on the model and the part. IKEA says the glass part of the KORKEN jar can go in the dishwasher, but the rubber ring must be washed by hand. Check the instructions for your jar and lid separately.
Only do so if the manufacturer allows it for that model, and follow the temperature instructions. Don’t assume that dishwasher-safe glass can also withstand sudden changes in temperature without risk.
Check whether the retailer says the jar is intended for food contact or food storage; its appearance or material alone doesn’t confirm this. Also check whether it’s easy to keep clean and whether the lid suits the storage advice on the packaging.
