For several small serving stations, a sealable jar of around 500 ml is a practical starting size. For one central display, you could consider a jar of about 1 litre. Test-fill your chosen jar, as its capacity in millilitres won’t tell you how many grams of crushed aniseed sprinkles it will hold. Before buying, check whether glass is allowed at the festival venue. If you’re selling the product, also make sure you follow the rules for safe, hygienic food handling.
If you want to put out small amounts of crushed aniseed sprinkles in several places, you could start with jars of around 500 ml and top them up as needed. Test-fill one first: the capacity in millilitres doesn’t tell you how much space a pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles will take up.
A tulip-shaped jar of about 1 litre could work for a serving table with one prominent jar. Check that the opening is wide enough for your spoon and that the organiser allows glass on the table.
If you’re selling the product, there’s more to consider than simply choosing a suitable jar. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers at markets and events must prepare, sell and store food safely and hygienically; this also applies to private sellers.
First decide whether you want several small serving stations or one central jar. Permission to use glass, along with how you manage stock and product information, could affect your choice of size.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Compact serving | Check the capacity of each jar and choose a lid you can use between serving times. Test-fill it before the event. | If I’m serving in several places, I want to put out a limited amount at each one and keep the rest sealed. Compact serving is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Central display | Check the stated capacity and whether the opening is suitable for your serving spoon; also check whether the capacity is measured to the rim. | With one jar as the centrepiece, I want to be able to serve without disturbing the table layout. A central display is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Safe serving and product information | Check whether glass is allowed at the venue and keep the current packaging to hand for ingredient and allergen information. | When I’m selling to visitors, I want to work hygienically and be able to answer questions about the product. This is the biggest consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists a 330 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes (crushed aniseed sprinkles), while jars show their capacity in millilitres. Those measurements don’t tell you how high the sprinkles will come up in the jar.
Before the event, fill one jar with a pack to work out how many jars and spare packs you’ll need.
A suitable size doesn’t automatically mean you’re allowed to use a glass jar at the festival venue. If you’re selling the product, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also requires you to handle food safely and hygienically.
Before buying, ask the organiser whether glass is allowed on the serving table. If it isn’t, choose a serving container that the venue does allow.
For guests with food allergies, it’s important to have information about the product you’re actually serving. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information can change.
Keep the current packaging by the serving area so you can check the information for that batch.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing crushed aniseed sprinkles in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Put out the amount you want to serve and keep the rest sealed and dry. Refill the serving jar with clean hands and utensils.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes in a 330 g pack.
Kilner lists round glass Clip Top storage jars in sizes including 0.35, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 litres.
A WECK tulip jar listed by Weckenonline has a brimful capacity of 1062 ml and a rim diameter of Ø 100 mm.
These jars offer two options for several serving stations and one larger jar for a central table display. Before choosing, check whether glass is allowed, how much space you have and whether a serving spoon will fit through the opening.
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A set of two jars for putting crushed aniseed sprinkles in different places. According to the product name, each glass jar holds 700 ml and has a clamp lid with a silicone seal.
Check that your spoon will fit through the opening. Also check the cleaning instructions: the product title doesn’t say the jar is dishwasher-safe, while the longer description mentions a gentle dishwasher cycle and recommends hand-washing.
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A set of three glass jars for setting up several serving stations; the product name describes them as airtight. Check the capacity and opening of each jar before deciding how much crushed aniseed sprinkles to put out and whether your spoon will fit.
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This is a size worth considering if you want one larger jar on the serving table. According to the product name, the glass jar holds 1.7 litres and has a stainless steel lid. Check that it will fit on your table and that the opening is wide enough for your spoon.
Test-fill the jar to see how many crushed aniseed sprinkles you’ll need for the display you have in mind.
You can’t work that out directly from the pack weight. Fill the jar with the crushed aniseed sprinkles you plan to serve and see how much space a pack actually takes up.
Store them in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage and use-by information on the packaging you used.
Having a serving jar doesn’t, by itself, give you permission to sell at a festival. Ask the organiser about the venue’s requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers at markets and events must prepare, sell and store food safely and hygienically.
Use the current packaging for the batch you’re serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of label information for food allergies, and Albert Heijn notes that online ingredient and allergen information can change.
