Choose a glass jar for aniseed sprinkles based on how much you want to serve at the table, the type of seal and how much room you need for a spoon. A compact 500 ml jar is suitable for a small serving; 1-litre jars or those holding around 1.6–1.8 litres are better suited to keeping a supply at home. A 270 g or 330 g pack can’t be directly converted to jar capacity, so try the actual sprinkles in the jar to see whether the size and opening work for you.
You want to serve a small amount of aniseed sprinkles neatly at the table, without letting the jar dictate how much goes on the bread. Check the school’s food policy too; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of the food environment and the food available at school.
You’re looking for a clear jar with a lid for storing dry goods. Jars holding 500 ml, 1 litre, 1.6 litres and 1.8 litres offer different options for the table or cupboard, but check how much will fit in your chosen jar using the sprinkles themselves.
Check the label on the exact variety before buying. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Blauwe & Witte Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you use a shared jar, it’s also important to know what has been stored in it.
First decide whether the jar is for a small serving at the table or for storing a supply in the cupboard. Then check the seal and opening, and how much space you want to leave for the sprinkles at lunchtime.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Place at lunchtime | Decide how much you want to serve and read the nutritional information for your chosen variety. | If I put aniseed sprinkles out for a school lunch, I want to decide the serving size myself rather than use a large jar as a portion measure. Around 31% of consumers put this lunchtime consideration first. |
| Keeping them dry | Check that the lid closes securely; fill a clean, completely dry jar and keep the instructions from the original packaging. | I want to decant an opened pack without letting moisture into the jar. Keeping the contents dry is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Serving and portioning | Check whether the opening is wide enough for the spoon you want to use and whether the lid is easy to open. | When the sprinkles are on the table, I want to be able to take out a small amount without spilling them. Around 25% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
| Size and visibility | Compare the jar capacity with the space you have on the table or in the cupboard, and try the actual pack to see how much fits. | I want to see how much I have left, but I don’t want a jar that’s awkwardly large for the space available. Finding the right size is the main concern for around 19% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists packs weighing 270 g and 330 g, while storage jar capacity is given in ml or litres. These figures don’t tell you whether a whole pack will fit in the jar.
First choose a size for how you plan to use the jar, then try the actual sprinkles to see how much room you’ll have left.
The storage advice for the De Ruijter varieties covered here is to keep them dry. A jar with a sealing ring may also have different care instructions for the ring than for the glass.
Check the seal and the care instructions for your chosen model. Only fill the jar when both the jar and the seal are clean and completely dry.
Seeing how much is in the jar doesn’t tell you how much you want to serve at one lunch. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 15 g serving of aniseed sprinkles contains 11.9 g of sugars; the Centre advises not choosing sweet spreads too often.
If you like, put a smaller amount on the table and keep the rest separately as a dry supply.
Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Blauwe & Witte Muisjes and Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Once the contents are in a jar without the original packaging, this information is less visible.
Keep the product information with the jar and check the label again each time you use a new variety, especially if allergens or cross-contamination are a concern.
A brand of aniseed sprinkles. Jumbo lists varieties including Blauwe & Witte Muisjes (330 g), Feest Muisjes (330 g) and Gestampte Muisjes (270 g).
A retailer offering a 500 ml glass storage jar, which is an example of a compact size for the table.
A retailer offering 1-litre and 1.8-litre KORKEN glass storage jars.
A retailer offering a 1.6-litre borosilicate glass storage container with a lid.
A retailer providing product information for several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties.
These glass jars are worth considering for storing a dry supply or serving some aniseed sprinkles at the table. Above all, compare each jar’s capacity with your serving plans. Try the pack you’ve chosen in the jar to see whether it fits and whether the opening is easy to use.
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Two separate jars are worth considering if you want to keep a serving for the table apart from your main supply. According to the product name, each glass jar holds 700 ml and has a flip-top lid with a silicone seal. Check the care advice before buying: the available product information gives conflicting advice about dishwasher use.
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With a capacity of 1.7 litres, this clear glass jar is better suited to considering as a larger supply for home than as an obvious choice for a small lunch serving. Check that the opening is easy to use and follow the care instructions for the lid on your chosen model.
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A set of three is worth considering if you want to store several dry foods separately. The product name describes the glass jars as airtight. Check the capacity and opening of each jar before deciding which one to use for aniseed sprinkles at the table.
For serving at the table, first decide how much you want to put out. A 500 ml jar is a compact example, while 1 litre or more is better suited to a larger supply. A 270 g or 330 g pack can’t be directly compared with a jar’s capacity in millilitres. Try the actual sprinkles in the jar to see whether they fit and whether there’s enough room to scoop them out.
Follow the storage advice for your chosen variety; Jumbo’s product information says the De Ruijter varieties covered should be kept dry. Decanting them into glass doesn’t change this advice. Keep the use-by information from the original packaging too.
Follow the instructions for the individual parts of your chosen model. IKEA says that the rubber seal on the KORKEN jar covered here must be washed by hand. Let the jar and seal dry completely before putting aniseed sprinkles in them.
It’s best to use aniseed sprinkles as a considered sweet addition rather than the starting point for every lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places sweet spreads outside the Wheel of Five and advises not choosing them too often. The nutritional information for the exact variety helps you decide how much to serve.
