Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want to put one topping jar on the table

You want to keep the aniseed sprinkles within easy reach of your guests and check in advance that the amount you plan to serve will fit in the jar.

If you want to keep colours or varieties separate

For example, you may want to serve pink-and-white, blue-and-white or celebration sprinkles separately. PLUS lists these varieties alongside crushed aniseed sprinkles.

If you need product information at the table

You’re serving several guests and want to be able to check which ingredients and allergens are in each jar, even after transferring the sprinkles. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the varieties described.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a teatime table, first decide which aniseed sprinkles you want and how much to put out. Then check that the jar is suitable for direct food contact, and keep the information from the original packaging available when serving.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity and jar size Check the jar’s capacity with your chosen aniseed sprinkles; don’t convert 270 g or 330 g directly into millilitres. I want to put plenty on the table without discovering mid-serve that it won’t fit in the jar. Getting the serving quantity right would be the main concern for around 40% of consumers.
Keeping them dry and food contact If the sprinkles will touch the jar directly, choose one intended for food contact and follow the instructions for use and cleaning. My aniseed sprinkles will be on the table for a while; I want to keep them dry in a jar intended for contact with food. This would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Keep the current packaging available or put the product name and allergen information next to the jar. Guests will help themselves, so I want to be able to tell them which aniseed sprinkles contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. This information would come first for around 20% of consumers.
Colour and variety Choose the variety before arranging your jars, and use separate ones if you don’t want to mix colours or textures. I want guests to be able to choose between different colours or crushed aniseed sprinkles. The choice of variety would matter most to around 10% of consumers.

Serving pitfalls to avoid

  • Guessing the jar size from the pack weight

    The 270 g and 330 g weights listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t tell you how many millilitres the aniseed sprinkles will take up in a jar. The jar you choose may therefore be a different size from what you expected.

    Try the jar with the variety and quantity you plan to serve before teatime.

  • Using a decorative jar for direct food contact

    According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, items intended for food contact in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.

    Check that the jar is intended for food contact and follow the instructions for use and cleaning.

  • Throwing away the packaging as soon as you’ve decanted the contents

    You’ll no longer have the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions to hand. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for the varieties described.

    Keep the original packaging available while serving, or keep the current product information clearly identifiable next to each jar.

  • Automatically putting a broken serving jar in the glass recycling bin

    Waste organisation Rd4 distinguishes between glass packaging and glass tableware, such as drinking glasses and glass dishes.

    Check what type of glass it is and, if in doubt, consult your local recycling guide.

Brands and retailers to help you choose

De Ruijter

De Ruijter includes pink-and-white, blue-and-white, celebration and crushed aniseed sprinkles in the supermarket ranges listed.

  • PLUS lists 270 g for crushed aniseed sprinkles and 330 g for the other varieties mentioned.
  • Test the jar with the amount you plan to serve; pack weight doesn’t tell you its volume.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product information covers De Ruijter pink-and-white and crushed aniseed sprinkles.

  • The product pages list the pack weight, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions to keep dry.
  • Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes, 330 g.

  • The product page mentions wheat, cereals containing gluten and storage instructions to keep dry.
  • You’ll still need to check that the amount you want fits in your chosen jar.

PLUS

PLUS lists De Ruijter pink-and-white, blue-and-white, celebration and crushed aniseed sprinkles in its range overview.

  • The overview makes it easy to compare the listed varieties and pack weights.
  • Check the current label for ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety.

Glass jars for your teatime table

These glass jars give you a choice between a single jar and sets for serving aniseed sprinkles or other toppings separately. Try filling your chosen jar before deciding whether it’s the right size for the amount you need.

PURECOOK set of two 700 ml glass storage jars

PURECOOK glass storage jars, set of 2, 700 ml each

The two jars give you a way to serve different aniseed sprinkles or toppings separately.

According to the product name, each glass jar has a lid with a silicone seal, and the set isn’t dishwasher-safe.

Try filling a jar with your chosen aniseed sprinkles to see how much it holds.

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5five clear 1.7 l glass storage jar with stainless steel lid

5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l

This single jar is an option if you want to put one shared topping jar on the table.

Its listed capacity is 1.7 l; the jar is made of clear glass and has a stainless steel lid.

That capacity doesn’t confirm how much of your chosen variety will fit, so try the amount you want to serve in advance.

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YumiPLUS Inspired set of three glass storage jars

YumiPLUS Inspired glass storage jars, set of 3

Three separate jars let you serve different aniseed sprinkles or toppings individually.

The product name describes the glass jars as airtight.

Check the capacity of each jar if you want to serve a particular amount of aniseed sprinkles.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in a glass jar for aniseed sprinkles?

If the aniseed sprinkles will touch the jar directly, choose one intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that such items must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles in the Netherlands. You should also follow the jar’s instructions for use and cleaning.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles during teatime?

Keep the aniseed sprinkles dry and check the best-before date on the original packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise keeping the pink-and-white, crushed and celebration varieties described dry; don’t use wet serving utensils.

What information should I keep with jars of aniseed sprinkles?

Keep the packaging or current label available so guests can check the ingredients and allergens. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten for the varieties described; check the information again on the pack you’re serving.

Can a broken glass serving jar go in the glass recycling bin?

That depends on the type of glass. Waste organisation Rd4 accepts glass food packaging in the glass recycling bin, but not drinking glasses or glass dishes. If in doubt, consult your local recycling guide.