If you’re choosing chocolate sprinkles for someone with coeliac disease, first check that the current packaging carries a gluten-free statement or the Crossed Grain symbol; transferring the sprinkles to a glass jar does not make them suitable. A compact jar is ideal for a small amount on the table, while a larger jar is better for keeping a bigger supply. Try filling your chosen jar with the sprinkles to see how much it holds, keep the label information and prevent bread crumbs from getting into the jar via a shared spoon.
A glass jar lets you see the sprinkles, but it doesn’t replace the label. Check the packaging for the exact product variant and use a clean spoon when serving, one that hasn’t come into contact with bread crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the importance of a gluten-free statement and preventing cross-contamination.
A compact jar keeps the serving quantity small. IKEA lists its KORKEN storage jar as holding 0.5 l; try filling it with your own sprinkles to see if that size suits the amount you want to serve.
A larger jar can be handy if you want to refill it less often. IKEA also offers a 1 l KORKEN jar. That capacity alone doesn’t tell you how many grams of a particular type of sprinkles it will hold.
Start with the sprinkles and how you plan to serve them. Then compare the jar’s capacity with the amount you want to transfer; a pack’s weight doesn’t tell you what jar capacity you’ll need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free use | Check the current packaging for the exact type of sprinkles for a gluten-free statement or symbol. Also make sure you use a clean jar and a dedicated spoon. | If I’m serving someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to keep checking the product information and prevent bread crumbs from getting into the sprinkles. This would be the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Jar size | Compare the capacity with the serving size or amount you want to store, and try filling it with your sprinkles to see how much it holds. | I want to put a small amount on the table, or keep a reserve without having to refill it all the time. The right size would be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Only choose a pack size for your supply after checking the label for that product variant; decide separately how much you want to transfer. | If I keep a larger supply, I want to know which sprinkles I’m using and how much will fit in the jar. Managing supplies would be the first consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
An ingredients list without an obvious wheat ingredient isn’t the same as a gluten-free statement for the exact product variant. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises looking for product information such as the Crossed Grain symbol, a gluten-free symbol or the term ‘gluten-free’.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying. If you choose a different variant or the packaging has been updated, check the ingredients, allergen information and gluten-free statement again.
Grams of sprinkles and litres of jar capacity measure different things. So the 0.5 l and 1 l jars listed by IKEA aren’t a guarantee that a pack of a particular weight will fit exactly.
Try putting the amount you want into a suitable jar first. Choose a compact size for a small serving on the table and a larger jar if you want to store more.
A spoon that has touched bread can carry crumbs into the jar the next time it’s used. Any jar that has been used before should also be clean before you put gluten-free sprinkles in it.
Use a clean, dedicated spoon and keep the jar and spoon away from bread and other toppings that could leave crumbs behind.
If you have coeliac disease, always check the individual type of sprinkles: a statement on one product doesn’t automatically apply to the rest of the range.
Albert Heijn explicitly labels its 400 g AH Hagelslag puur ‘Gluten-free’.
Jumbo’s product listing includes De Ruijter Hagelslag Puur, 390 g, and Specials Intens Puur, 200 g.
Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, 400 g, with ingredients information.
Jumbo lists its own-brand Chocoladehagelslag Puur in a 600 g pack.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.
These glass jars and storage containers come in different sizes, for serving sprinkles at the table or keeping a supply in plain sight. Choose the sprinkles separately by checking the current label; none of these jars makes their contents gluten-free.
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An option if you want to keep more sprinkles on display than would fit in a small serving jar.
The product name specifies clear glass, a stainless steel lid and a capacity of 1.7 l. Try filling it with your own sprinkles to see how much it holds. If you’re serving someone with coeliac disease, use a clean jar and a dedicated spoon.
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A compact storage container for anyone who wants to serve a small amount of sprinkles at the table.
The stated capacity is 0.53 l. This is a storage container, not a model described as a storage jar; check whether its shape makes it easy to serve from with a clean spoon, and try filling it with sprinkles to see how much it holds.
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Two separate jars can be handy if you want to keep portions or different types of sprinkles apart.
According to the product name, the set contains two glass jars, each holding 700 ml, with a silicone ring and clip-top lid. The information about dishwasher use is contradictory, so check the cleaning instructions before buying. For gluten-free sprinkles, use clean jars and spoons kept separate from other foods.
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A set for anyone who wants to keep different dry goods or portions in separate jars.
The product name describes three airtight glass jars. Check the capacity of each jar before deciding whether they suit your serving size or storage needs; keep the label information for each type of sprinkles with the corresponding jar.
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A smaller food storage container to consider if its shape suits the way you want to serve.
The product name specifies borosilicate glass and a capacity of 620 ml. It’s a storage container, not a product specifically described as a sprinkles jar; check whether you can easily scoop from it with your own clean spoon.
No, the jar doesn’t change the ingredients or gluten-free status of the sprinkles. Check the current packaging for the exact variant for a gluten-free statement or symbol, and prevent cross-contamination when transferring and serving them.
Yes, keep the packaging or store the information for the exact variant with the jar, including the ingredients, allergens and best-before date. Albert Heijn, for example, says that product, dietary and allergy information can change. Without the label, it’s harder to check later what’s in the jar.
No, check each Venz variant separately against its current packaging. For example, the information for Venz Beer Hagelslag lists wheat starch as an ingredient, so don’t rely on the brand name or information about a different variant.
Use a clean jar and a dedicated spoon for gluten-free sprinkles. The spoon must not come into contact with bread or a plate with crumbs on it. After use, don’t put the spoon back in the jar if it may have picked up crumbs.
