Choose the capacity of a glass jar for chocolate flakes based on how much you want to serve at the table: around 250–500 ml for a small portion or separate flavours, about 1 litre for sharing, and around 1.5–1.6 litres if you’ll mainly use the jar for storage. Check that the jar is intended for contact with food and find out how to clean the jar, seal and lid. Don’t rely on the packet weight alone to work out whether all the flakes will fit; first measure your chosen quantity in a measuring jug.
Want to serve different flavours without putting a large storage jar on the table? A jar of around 250–500 ml is a good starting point. IKEA and ALDI show jars in this size range, but capacity in millilitres alone won’t tell you how many grams of flakes will fit.
If several people are helping themselves from the same jar, think about whether you’ll need to refill it while serving. Lidl’s 1-litre Silvercrest jar is an example of a size for dry foods that you can compare with the space available on your table.
Planning to keep the jar in the kitchen most of the time and occasionally put it on the table? As well as capacity, consider its height, seal and how to clean the lid. HEMA’s 1.6-litre stackable glass storage jar is an example of a larger size.
First decide how many chocolate flakes you want to serve at teatime and whether you’ll also use the jar for storage. Then compare how much space it takes up, its seal and the care instructions.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and table space | Compare the capacity in ml with the jar’s height and the space it takes up on the table. | If I’m serving just one flavour or a small portion, I don’t want a large jar taking up space between the cups. A compact presentation is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Sharing | Check the capacity and opening, and whether you can easily close the lid again after taking out some flakes. | When sharing tea, I don’t want to keep getting up to refill the flakes. For around 33% of consumers, having to refill less often matters most. |
| Storage and serving | Compare the jar’s height with the space in your cupboard and check whether it will also fit on the table. | I want to use one jar for storage and occasionally put it straight on the table, even if it takes up more space there. This is the main priority for around 17% of consumers. |
| Care and use | Check that the jar is intended for contact with food and read the washing and temperature instructions for each part. | I want to be able to close the jar after use and know how to clean the glass, seal and lid. This is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Chocolate flakes are sold by weight, while jar capacity is given in ml or litres. The 200 g and 300 g packs shown by PLUS and Jumbo therefore won’t tell you directly how large a jar you need.
Want to store a whole packet in the jar? At home, use a measuring jug to see how much space your chosen quantity of flakes takes up, then choose a jar.
Jars with a seal or separate lid may have different cleaning instructions for each part. IKEA says the rubber seal on KORKEN should be washed by hand; Lidl’s Silvercrest jar also has separate instructions for its wooden lid.
Before buying and using the jar, check the instructions for the glass, seal and lid separately.
A glass jar for dry chocolate flakes isn’t automatically suitable for sudden changes in temperature. For the KORKEN jar reviewed, IKEA specifies a maximum temperature difference of 50 °C.
Don’t use the jar for hot tea or other warm contents without first checking the temperature instructions for your chosen model.
The CROFTON glass jars shown by ALDI, at around 250 ml each, demonstrate how compact a serving jar can be, but ALDI marks this particular four-pack as unavailable.
Use examples like this to help choose a capacity, then check that the jar you want to buy is suitable for contact with food, has the right seal and is available.
These examples can help you compare packet weights and jar sizes. However, a chocolate flake brand and a jar model mentioned here aren’t automatically a suitable match.
A chocolate flake brand to consider if you want to decant a packet into a separate serving jar.
An example of a range with different packet weights for chocolate flakes.
A sealable 0.5-litre glass jar to consider as a compact serving and storage option.
Lidl’s ranges include sealable jars for dry foods, such as a 1-litre Silvercrest jar.
The 1.6-litre glass storage jar is an example for anyone looking to combine storage and serving.
ALDI’s four-pack of jars, each around 250 ml, is an example of a small serving size.
These glass jars are worth considering if you want to serve different flavours separately or combine dry food storage with serving. For each jar, compare its stated capacity with the space available on your table; the sets are designed differently from a single serving jar.
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Two separate jars are handy if you want to serve different types of chocolate flakes at the table.
The stated capacity is 700 ml per jar; the title specifies a silicone seal with a clip closure.
The product title says the set isn’t dishwasher-safe. Check the cleaning instructions for the complete set and each individual part before washing.
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This larger jar is a good fit if you want to store chocolate flakes and occasionally put the jar on the table.
The product name specifies clear glass, a stainless steel lid and a capacity of 1.7 litres.
Check that this size will fit in your cupboard and on your table, and follow the care instructions for the lid.
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A set of three is an option if you want to serve different types of chocolate flakes in separate jars.
Check the capacity and dimensions of each jar to see how much space the set will take up on your table. Also read the instructions for the seal and cleaning.
Around 250–500 ml is a good starting point if you want to serve a small portion or keep several flavours separate. IKEA shows preserving jars in sizes including 0.4 and 0.5 litres. If the exact amount the jar holds matters, use a measuring jug to see how much space your chosen portion of chocolate flakes takes up.
Yes. If you’re storing or serving chocolate flakes directly in the jar, it must be intended for contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that such articles for use in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Check that the jar you choose is intended for this use.
It depends on the model and the part. For IKEA KORKEN, IKEA says the rubber seal should be washed by hand; the wooden lid on the Lidl Silvercrest jar reviewed shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. Check the instructions for the glass, seal and lid separately.
Don’t assume that a jar chosen for dry chocolate flakes is suitable. IKEA specifies a maximum temperature difference of 50 °C for the KORKEN jar reviewed. Always check the instructions for the specific model before using it for hot contents.
Close the jar after use and follow the storage advice on the packet of chocolate flakes. PLUS says De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Flakes should be stored in a cool, dry place and that the packaging should be carefully pressed closed after use.
