If you’re serving a portion at the table
You want to be able to grab a small amount of sprinkles during the film, without putting the whole pack on the table. Look for a compact jar with a practical opening and a lid you can close again afterwards.
Which jar is right for you?
If you’re decanting one opened pack
You want to store the contents of a particular pack in one jar. Check whether the sprinkles fit: the weight on the pack won’t tell you how much room they’ll take up in the jar.
If you’re storing different flavours
For example, you may want to keep milk and dark chocolate sprinkles separate. In that case, separate jars with clear labels matter more than choosing one particular jar size.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the jar needs to hold a serving for the table or a whole pack. Then consider the closure and where you’ll store the sprinkles after the film.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving at the table | Check the capacity in ml or l, the opening and the lid. | If I only want to put sprinkles out for the film, I don’t want a large storage jar on the table. For around 40% of consumers, serving a portion at the table comes first. |
| Decanting a whole pack | Try filling the jar with your chosen pack, leaving room to close it. | I want to fit all the sprinkles from my pack into one jar after opening it. This is the most important requirement for around 30% of consumers. |
| Storing and separating | Check that the jar is intended for dry food, how it closes and where you’ll keep the product information. | If I use several flavours, I want to store them separately and be able to tell them apart. Around 30% of consumers give this top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing pack weight with jar capacity
Jumbo lists, among other options, a 140 g pack of De Ruijter Kleintjes, while glass jars are labelled with their capacity in litres. This doesn’t tell you how many grams of your sprinkles will fit in a particular jar.
If you want to decant a whole pack, try it with that pack to check whether the jar has enough room.
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Choosing a jar based on looks alone
A decorative glass jar isn’t automatically intended for food storage. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that substances from materials that come into contact with food can end up in food.
Choose a jar that the manufacturer or seller describes as suitable for food storage or dry food.
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Throwing away the packaging after decanting
Ingredients, allergens and best-before dates can vary between sprinkle varieties. For example, Jumbo lists soya as an allergen and milk as a possible presence in De Ruijter Vlokken Royaal 300 g.
Keep the pack or a readable photo of the product information with the jar, especially if you use several varieties.
Chocolate sprinkle brands to compare
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter sprinkles in several pack sizes, including Kleintjes Strooibaar at 140 g and Royaal at 300 g.
- The pack weight helps you decide which pack you might want to decant.
- You’ll need to check whether the sprinkles actually fit in a jar with your chosen variety.
PLUS
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g box.
- This pack size gives you a specific starting point if you’re looking for a jar for one opened pack.
- Check the information on the current pack and keep it when you decant the sprinkles.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, both in 300 g packs.
- Using two separate jars helps you keep the varieties clearly apart.
- Don’t rely on the stated pack weight alone when choosing the jar capacity.
Glass jars and storage containers at Joybuy
These glass storage jars and container are suited to choosing between a compact serving for the table and storing sprinkles separately. Check how much will actually fit using your pack.
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Glass storage jar with sunflower design, 700 ml
For serving a portion at the table and sealing the rest afterwards. This glass jar has a capacity of 700 ml and an airtight lid.
Check whether a whole pack of your sprinkles will fit. Hand-washing is recommended; remove the lid if you put the glass in the dishwasher.
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PURECOOK Clear Round Glass Storage Jars, 2 × 700 ml
If you want to store two varieties of sprinkles separately, this set gives you two jars. Each glass jar has a capacity of 700 ml and a lid with a silicone seal and clips.
Check whether your pack fits in each jar. Before washing, check the care instructions for both the glass and the lid.
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5five Glass Storage Box, 0.53 l, clear
This compact glass storage container is an alternative to a jar for a small amount of sprinkles. Check that its shape and opening are convenient for serving and scooping at the table.
The stated capacity is 0.53 l; whether a whole pack fits depends on the sprinkles you choose.
Frequently asked questions
What jar capacity do I need for chocolate sprinkles?
It depends on whether you want to store a serving for the table or a whole pack. Choose a compact jar for a serving. If you want to decant the whole pack, check whether the jar you’ve chosen is large enough for your sprinkles. A pack weight in grams doesn’t correspond to a set capacity in litres.
Do I need an airtight lid?
A well-fitting lid is useful if you’re storing the sprinkles in the same jar after the film. IKEA describes its 0.5 l KORKEN jar as suitable for dry food. A secure lid is no substitute for a cool, dry storage place, so follow the instructions on the pack too.
Can I throw away the pack once the sprinkles are in the jar?
Keep the product information when you decant the sprinkles. For example, keep the pack or a readable photo of it. That way, you can check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions for your specific variety.
Can I use a decorative glass jar for sprinkles?
Only choose a jar intended for food storage or dry food. A jar that looks suitable on the table isn’t necessarily intended for this use, so check the product description before storing sprinkles in it.