Table stylists looking to add a sweet accent
You want to serve crushed aniseed sprinkles separately at the table, without presenting them as a seasoning for the fish. Jumbo lists sweet uses such as on bread, rusks and in yoghurt.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts who are mindful of allergens
You want to be able to check what’s in the product even after transferring it to a serving jar. So keep the current packaging to hand if guests may eat some.
Smaller households looking to portion out what they need
You only want to put some of the box on the table. PLUS lists the box contents as 270 g; that weight doesn’t tell you how much room a portion will take up in a glass jar.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve a separate sweet option. Then choose a jar for the portion you have in mind, while keeping the product information on the original box to hand.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Where it sits at dinner | Decide whether the jar is for a separate sweet accent, rather than for seasoning the fish. | If you want to put something sweet on the table after the fish course, look for a separate way to serve it, not a savoury accompaniment. For around 33% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Label and dry storage | Read the current label, keep the box beside the serving jar and follow the instruction to store the product in a dry place. | If guests may eat from a jar you’ve filled, you’ll want to check the ingredients and allergens on the original packaging. For around 42% of consumers, this information is the top priority. |
| Portion and jar size | Check that the amount you want will fit in the jar and that its opening makes it easy to serve. Don’t estimate the jar’s capacity from the 270 g box contents. | For a small portion at the table, you won’t want to have to decant the whole box. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portioning out what they need. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a serving jar for the product packaging
PLUS lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g box. A glass jar you put on the table is a separate accessory you choose yourself.
Choose a jar to suit the portion you want to serve, and check its dimensions and opening yourself.
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Treating a sweet bread topping as fish seasoning
Jumbo describes using the product on bread, rusks and in yoghurt. That description doesn’t provide a basis for recommending it as a savoury seasoning for fish.
If you like, serve crushed aniseed sprinkles separately as a sweet accent. Choose something else if you’re specifically looking for a savoury accompaniment to fish.
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Throwing away the box after decanting
Without the packaging, details such as the ingredients, allergens and best-before information are no longer readily available beside the serving jar.
Keep the box for as long as guests may eat the product, and check the current label if you have any questions about its contents.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
PLUS and Albert Heijn list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g product. Jumbo describes using it on bread, rusks and in yoghurt.
- The 270 g box gives you a starting point for deciding how much to put on the table.
- The box contents don’t indicate the capacity of a glass serving jar, or tell you anything about pairing it with a savoury fish dish.
Glass jars for a separate sweet accent at the table
These glass jars are options for serving a separate portion of crushed aniseed sprinkles at the table, not for serving the product as an accompaniment to fish. Focus on comparing the stated capacity with the portion you want, and check how each jar can be cleaned.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
An option if you want to serve crushed aniseed sprinkles separately in a clear jar.
- Glass jar with a stainless steel lid and a stated capacity of 1.7 l.
- Check that the capacity and dimensions suit your portion and the space available on your table.
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PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip-top lids, set of 2 × 700 ml
This set is an option if you want to compare two jars with a stated capacity per jar for serving separate portions.
- Two 700 ml glass jars, with clip-top lids and silicone seals according to the product name.
- Check whether the opening makes it easy to serve. The product information gives conflicting advice about dishwasher use, so check the cleaning instructions before use.
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YumiPLUS Inspired glass storage jars, set of 3
This set may suit you if you want to use several separate glass jars for dry goods.
- Set of three glass jars.
- Check the capacity and dimensions of each jar before deciding which one will fit your serving portion.
Frequently asked questions
What size glass jar is right for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes?
Choose a size based on the amount you want to serve separately, not just the box contents. PLUS lists 270 g per box, but a weight in grams doesn’t tell you what jar capacity in millilitres will be suitable. Also check that the opening makes it easy to serve.
Do crushed aniseed sprinkles go with a fish dinner?
You can serve them at the table as a separate sweet accent, but don’t automatically treat them as a savoury accompaniment to fish. Jumbo describes using them on bread, rusks and in yoghurt, not as a seasoning for fish.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after decanting?
Follow the instruction to store crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place. Jumbo gives this storage advice; keep the original box to hand for the best-before information, and decant only the portion you want to serve at the table.
Which allergens should I check before putting a jar on the table?
Check the allergens on the label of the box you’re serving. WorldwideHolland’s product listing mentions wheat starch and a flavouring that contains milk, but always check the current packaging when confirming the ingredients for your guests.