Choose your jar size based on what you want to put on the table and what you’ll keep back for refills. A 0.4–0.5 l glass jar is a good size to try for table service, but its capacity in litres won’t tell you whether a 270 g pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles will fit. Test the contents before buying your jars. If you’re serving them in an open jar, make sure guests can find out about any allergens.
You want to put crushed aniseed sprinkles in a refillable jar on the conference table. Albert Heijn lists the De Ruijter pack we looked at as 270 g and advises storing it in a dry place. Test how much fits in your chosen jar at the fill level you want.
You’re offering the sprinkles to guests from an open jar. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens for the De Ruijter product we looked at. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information to be provided for non-prepacked food.
You want to be able to close and clean the jars between events. IKEA says the 0.5 l KORKEN jar we looked at is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber seal must be washed by hand.
First decide how much of the sprinkles you want to put on the table and how you’ll top them up. Then check the allergen information and cleaning instructions for your chosen jar.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and refilling | Fill a sample jar with the sprinkles you’ll be using and work out a practical fill level. Capacity in litres is not the same as weight in grams. | If I need to top up several serving points, I want to know how much will actually fit in each jar. For around 42% of consumers, capacity and refilling are the main concerns. |
| Allergen information | Check the label for the variety you’re using and arrange to provide information to guests when serving non-prepacked food. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the De Ruijter sprinkles we looked at; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information for non-prepacked food. | When I’m serving from an open jar, I want guests to be able to check the allergens before helping themselves. Around 33% of consumers put this information first. |
| Seal and cleaning | Check the cleaning instructions for the jar, lid and seal. IKEA says the rubber seal on the 0.5 l KORKEN jar must be washed by hand. | If I reuse jars between events, cleaning the separate parts needs to be practical too. For around 25% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack, while glass jars are measured in litres. That doesn’t tell you whether the pack will fit in a 0.5 l jar.
Before buying, test the exact variety of sprinkles in the jar, using the serving spoon and fill level you plan to use.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information for non-prepacked food. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the De Ruijter sprinkles we looked at.
Check the current label and make sure guests can access the information before helping themselves.
IKEA says the KORKEN jar we looked at is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber seal must be washed by hand.
Include cleaning the seal and closure in your plans for reusing the jar.
IKEA lists glass preserving and storage jars in sizes including 0.4 l and 0.5 l. The 0.5 l KORKEN jar is one size worth trying for table service.
Le Parfait lists Super jars in sizes of 0.25 l, 0.5 l, 0.75 l and 1 l, giving you the option of a smaller serving jar or a separate jar for refills.
De Ruijter is the brand of the crushed aniseed sprinkles we looked at. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 270 g pack.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information is required when serving non-prepacked food. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the De Ruijter sprinkles we looked at; check the label of the variety you’re serving.
A 0.4–0.5 l glass jar is a good size to try for a small table setup, but it’s not guaranteed to hold a 270 g pack. IKEA lists these sizes in its range; fill your chosen jar with the actual product before deciding how many you’ll need.
IKEA says the KORKEN jar we looked at is dishwasher-safe, apart from the rubber seal. Wash the seal by hand.
Albert Heijn advises storing the De Ruijter sprinkles we looked at in a dry place. When using them, follow the instructions on the label of the variety you’ve bought.
