For a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles on your desk, a glass jar of around 0.5 litres is a practical choice. For a shared study table, around 1 litre gives you more room. A jar of around 1.7 to 1.8 litres is better suited to storing supplies than to holding a small portion for the table. De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is sold in 270 g packs, but you can’t tell from the weight and the jar’s capacity in litres whether a whole pack will fit.
If you want to keep a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles within easy reach without having a large storage jar on your desk, a compact table jar is a natural choice. You can store the rest separately in a dry place.
If you’re serving the sprinkles as a topping for several people, a medium-sized jar can be handy: it’s easy to reach on the table without taking up the space of a large storage jar.
A larger, see-through jar is well suited to storing dry supplies that you can dip into for smaller amounts. For a short study session, a jar like this may take up more space than you need.
First decide how much you want to put on the table, then choose a jar size and closure to suit. Don’t compare litres directly with the 270 g pack weight.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Small portion for the table | Check whether a jar of around 0.5 litres will fit on your desk and close securely. | I only want to put the amount I’ve chosen next to me while studying, without losing space for my work. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having a compact portion. |
| Sharing at the table | Compare the space available on the table with a medium-sized jar of around 1 litre. | If several people are helping themselves to the same topping, I want a jar that’s easy to reach without dominating the table. This shared use is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Dry supplies | Check that the jar is suitable for dry food and that it closes securely. | I’d rather top up smaller amounts from a larger jar, and I have cupboard space for it. This storage function is the most important need for around 20% of consumers. |
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is sold in 270 g packs, while jar capacity is given in litres. That doesn’t tell you how much of the product will fit in a 0.5 or 1-litre jar.
If you want to transfer a whole pack, test the size with a pack first or allow for some extra space.
According to Jumbo’s product information, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains wheat starch; wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens. This information is still important when other people eat the contents.
Keep the packaging with the jar or copy the current ingredients and allergen information onto your own label. Update the label when you use a different pack.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles should be kept dry. A lid won’t remove moisture from a freshly washed jar, lid or sealing ring.
Let all the parts dry completely before transferring the sprinkles, and close the jar securely after use.
The brand behind the 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn. The pack weight doesn’t help you work out the jar capacity you’ll need in litres.
According to IKEA Netherlands, the KORKEN range includes glass storage jars in 0.5, 1 and 1.8-litre sizes. These sizes make useful points of comparison for table use and storage.
The 0.5-litre round clip-top jar is another design to compare with a compact jar for the table.
These Joybuy jars are options for storing or serving dry snacks: a larger storage jar, two jars of 700 ml each, and a set of three jars. Check the capacity of each jar if desk space or fitting a whole 270 g pack is a deciding factor.
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With a capacity of 1.7 litres, this jar is best suited to storing dry supplies that you can use to top up smaller portions for the table.
The jar is made of clear glass and has a stainless steel lid. Check that you have enough cupboard or table space for this size; the capacity in litres doesn’t confirm whether a 270 g pack will fit inside.
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Two separate jars can be handy if you want to put snacks out for a shared table or in different places.
Each clear glass jar holds 700 ml and has a lid with a silicone seal and clips. Before buying, check the cleaning instructions for this version: the available product information gives conflicting advice about dishwasher use.
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This set of three jars is an option if you want to store dry foods in separate jars or put them out on the table.
Check the capacity and dimensions of each jar before choosing one for a particular spot on the table or a certain amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You can’t tell from the 270 g and 0.5 or 1-litre measurements. If you need the whole pack to fit in one jar, test the size with a pack first or check how much space you’ll need before choosing.
Store crushed aniseed sprinkles in a clean, completely dry jar, and close it securely after use. Jumbo says that De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes should be kept dry.
Keep this information if other people might eat the sprinkles. For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten among the allergens; the packaging or an up-to-date label will help you identify what’s in the jar.
