If you serve small portions at the table
A compact jar keeps the sprinkles in sight without taking up too much table space. Try filling it with your own pack to see how much it holds and whether you can scoop them out easily.
Which jar is right for you?
If you store the sprinkles in the same jar
As well as checking the capacity, look for a clearly stated airtight seal. Also check how the glass and lid should be cleaned separately.
If you serve different flavours
Separate jars with clear labels and their own spoons help keep flavours apart. For allergen information, always check the current packaging for the sprinkles in question.
What should you look for?
First decide whether the jar will only be on the table at coffee time or whether you’ll also use it for storage afterwards. Then choose a size and think about which sprinkles you want to serve in it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Best suited to |
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| Size for the table | Check the capacity in ml, the footprint and whether your spoon will fit through the opening. Try your own pack of sprinkles in the jar. | For a small coffee table, I want the sprinkles to be on show without the jar taking up too much room; around 42% of consumers prioritise the size of the jar on the table. |
| Seal and storage | Look for a clearly stated airtight seal and check the care instructions for the glass and lid. | If the sprinkles stay in the jar after coffee, I want to be able to store them according to the instructions on the packaging. Around 33% of consumers give storage the highest priority. |
| Flavours and allergens | Check the current ingredients and allergens for each variety; use separate labels and spoons if needed. | When guests choose between different types of sprinkles, I want to be able to see clearly what’s in each jar. Around 25% of consumers prioritise keeping them distinct. |
Common mistakes
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Using the pack weight to judge the jar’s capacity
A 200 g or 300 g pack won’t tell you how many millilitres of space light, airy sprinkles will take up. The jar may fill up sooner than you expect.
Try one opened pack in the jar you have in mind before buying more. Also check that the opening is wide enough for your spoon.
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Assuming a lid makes a jar airtight
A serving jar with a lid won’t necessarily have the seal you need for storage. The packaging on the sprinkles we looked at says to store them in a cool, dry place.
For storage, choose a jar with a clearly stated airtight seal and follow the storage instructions on the sprinkles’ packaging.
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Serving different sprinkles without labels
Ingredients and allergens vary by product. For example, PLUS states that its plain chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose; the Choca sprinkles we looked at contain wheat and soya.
Label each jar, use a separate spoon if you want to avoid mixing, and check the current packaging before serving.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers several varieties of chocolate sprinkles, including milk, dark and Royaal.
- Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal 300 g contains at least 40% cocoa solids.
- For the small pack of milk chocolate sprinkles we looked at, Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya. Check the allergens for each variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, both in 300 g packs.
- As both varieties come in the same pack size, it’s easy to choose between them based on the flavour you prefer.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
- The product page states that this dark variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
- The same page describes the variety as vegan, but also warns that it may contain milk and lactose. Check the packaging if you have any questions about allergens.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
- The varieties listed give you a choice between milk and dark chocolate.
- Before your guests arrive, check that your preferred flavour is available in store.
Lidl
Lidl lists milk chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
- The pack weight is shown on the product page, but it doesn’t tell you what capacity jar you’ll need.
- Lidl states that this product is ‘In store only’. Check availability and the ingredients on the packaging.
Glass jars on Joybuy
These glass storage containers and jars are designed for serving small portions of sprinkles, sealing them after coffee time or keeping different flavours separate. For each jar, check that its capacity, opening and seal suit the way you plan to use it.
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5five Glass Storage Box, clear, 0.53 l
For serving a small portion of sprinkles at the table: a clear glass storage container with a stated capacity of 0.53 l.
Check that your spoon fits through the opening and try filling it with your own pack to see how much it holds.
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PURECOOK Clear Round Glass Storage Jars, set of 2 × 700 ml
Two separate glass jars can be useful if you want to serve different flavours separately. According to the product title, each jar has a capacity of 700 ml and an airtight silicone clip-top seal.
The care information on whether the jars are dishwasher-safe is contradictory; check the current instructions before washing them.
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Alpina Food Storage Box Borosilicate Glass, clear/red, 620 ml
For anyone who wants to serve sprinkles in a glass storage container on the table. The stated capacity is 620 ml; try your own pack to see how much it holds and check there’s room for your spoon.
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Glass storage jar with sunflower design, 700 ml
A glass jar for serving sprinkles at the table and sealing them afterwards. The product title states that it has a capacity of 700 ml and an airtight lid.
Check the dimensions and opening if you’re placing the jar on a small table or want to scoop the sprinkles out with a spoon.
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YumiPLUS Inspired Airtight Glass Jars, set of 3
Three separate glass jars can be handy for serving different flavours. The product title mentions an airtight seal; before buying, check the capacity and dimensions of each jar to see whether the set will fit on your coffee table.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar do I need for a 200 g or 300 g pack of sprinkles?
You can’t work this out from the pack weight alone: grams of sprinkles don’t convert to a fixed number of millilitres in a jar. Try your own opened pack in the jar you have in mind before deciding whether it needs to hold the whole pack.
Can I leave the sprinkles in the glass jar after coffee?
Yes, as long as you follow the storage instructions on the sprinkles’ packaging and choose a jar that’s suitable for how you plan to store them. The product pages we looked at for De Ruijter, PLUS and Choca say to store the sprinkles in a cool, dry place. For a storage jar, look for a clearly stated airtight seal.
Are dark or vegan sprinkles automatically free from milk?
No. PLUS describes the dark chocolate sprinkles we looked at as vegan, but warns on the same product page that they may contain milk and lactose. Always check the current packaging for your chosen variety if you have any concerns about allergens.
Can a glass jar with a bamboo lid go in the dishwasher?
Follow the instructions for the specific jar, and don’t assume the glass and lid can be cleaned in the same way. For the Dille & Kamille jars we looked at, the glass is dishwasher-safe, while the bamboo lid should be washed by hand.