For one meeting table, a glass jar of around 0.5 to 1 litre is a practical starting point. Divide small quantities between several jars if you’re serving multiple tables; use a larger jar mainly for refills. Check that a serving spoon will fit through the opening, and keep the current allergen information with the sprinkles: Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You want the crushed aniseed sprinkles to be visible and within easy reach, without a large storage jar taking up table space. The 0.5 and 1-litre glass jars shown by IKEA Netherlands are a good starting point for a single central jar. Before buying, check that a serving spoon will fit through the opening.
You want to top up a table jar from a larger supply and store the jars neatly after the meeting. For example, HEMA lists a stackable 2,100 ml glass storage jar; check whether it will fit in your available cupboard space.
You want to serve the sprinkles without their original packaging and make it easy for attendees to check the ingredients and allergens. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. Keep the current packaging or make the information available next to the jar.
First decide whether you’ll divide the sprinkles between tables, serve them from one central jar or mainly need a supply for refills. Then consider how much space the jar will take up, and whether its opening and lid will be practical during the meeting.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for each table | Look at small jars with lids and check that they stand securely and are easy to open. IKEA Netherlands shows, among other options, 13 cl KORKEN jars. | If I’m serving several tables, I want to divide the sprinkles up so that everyone isn’t serving themselves from the same jar. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Central serving | Compare jars of around 0.5 to 1 litre and check that a serving spoon will fit through the opening. IKEA Netherlands shows KORKEN jars in both sizes. | For one meeting table, I want to see what’s inside without putting out a large storage jar. This is the main need for around 33% of consumers. |
| Supply for refills | Check how much table or cupboard space is available for jars of around 1.8 to 2.1 litres. IKEA Netherlands shows 1.8 and 2-litre KORKEN jars; HEMA lists a stackable 2,100 ml jar. | When I’m catering for several meetings, I want to have a larger supply ready so I don’t need to top it up as often. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this need for refills. |
| Taking it with you while closed | Check whether the manufacturer says the container and lid are suitable for carrying while closed. IKEA Netherlands describes its 3.1-litre glass IKEA 365+ food container as leak-proof and stackable. | I want to move the container between rooms or put it away with the lid on after the meeting; in that case, the seal matters more than how it looks on the table. This is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
A large jar may need refilling less often, but it takes up more table space. Small jars let you divide the contents between several places, but there are more jars to clean.
First choose between portions for each table, one central jar and a separate supply for refills. Then use the jar sizes to find a setup that works for you; don’t assume the volume tells you how many grams of sprinkles will fit.
Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. For unpackaged food offered to consumers, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information about any allergens present must be available where the product is offered.
For an internal work meeting, keep the current packaging or place the ingredients and allergen information next to the jar. Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
Le Parfait doesn’t recommend its Super jar for supplies that are opened and closed repeatedly, as this can damage the seal. A clip-top lid isn’t automatically practical for self-service during a meeting.
If the jar will be opened frequently, choose one with a lid that suits the way you’ll serve the contents. Use a preserving jar according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Le Parfait says the sealing ring on the Super jar must be replaced after each use.
Don’t assume that a feature of the glass container also applies to the lid. For the IKEA 365+ food container, IKEA Netherlands says the glass container is oven-safe, but the lid isn’t.
Check the instructions for use and cleaning for both parts separately. And don’t assume that every jar with a lid is leak-proof.
The brand behind the crushed aniseed sprinkles; always refer to the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Offers glass KORKEN storage jars in a range of sizes, as well as an IKEA 365+ food container for sealed storage.
Offers clear storage jars for keeping dry foods visible.
Makes the Super jar, among other products, for preserving food.
These products offer different ways to serve dry crushed aniseed sprinkles: two 700 ml jars, a compact glass food container, a larger storage jar and a set for several serving points. For each option, check that the opening is suitable for your serving spoon.
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These two jars are a good option if you want to serve the sprinkles at two points around the table, or keep one jar in reserve.
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This food container is an option for a small quantity on one meeting table, if a container suits your setup better than a jar.
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This jar is better suited to a visible supply for refills than to a compact setup for one table.
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A set of three could work well if you want to serve the sprinkles at several points.
Albert Heijn lists wheat starch as an ingredient and names wheat and cereals containing gluten in the allergen information for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the current packaging before serving, as product information can change.
Keep the ingredients and allergen information for the sprinkles available next to the jar, for example by keeping the current packaging. For unpackaged food offered to consumers, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires information about any allergens present to be available where the food is offered. This rule alone does not determine whether a meeting exclusively for employees on the employer’s premises is legally covered.
Not every preserving jar is designed for this: Le Parfait advises against using its Super jar for supplies that are opened and closed repeatedly. For self-service, choose a jar with a lid that’s practical to open regularly, and check the manufacturer’s care instructions.
