Which jar is right for you?

If you serve small portions at the table

Do you only want to put out the muisjes you need with coffee and cake? In that case, a compact jar that’s easy to reach is more important than having room for your entire supply.

If you also store the muisjes in a cupboard

If you use the muisjes on several occasions, look for a well-fitting lid and a size that will fit on your shelf. Keep the original packaging or the use-by date and allergen information to hand.

If you display a range of dry goods

A larger decorative jar is mainly useful if you want to put out biscuits, sweets or other dry goods alongside the muisjes. For a small serving of muisjes alone, it will take up more table space.

What should you look for?

First decide how many muisjes you want to serve at once. Then consider the lid and where you’ll keep the jar when it’s not on the coffee table.

Small serving jar

When to choose it: you’re putting a small amount of muisjes on the table and keeping the rest in the packaging.

The trade-off: it takes up little space, but you’ll need to refill it more often. IKEA lists glass jars from 13 cl, while Dille & Kamille offers, among other options, a 540 ml jar with a sealing ring.

Medium storage jar

When to choose it: you use the muisjes regularly and want to give the jar a permanent place in the cupboard.

The trade-off: HEMA describes a transparent, stackable 1,000 ml jar. You’ll need to check separately whether it holds a full 270 g pack.

Large jar for dry goods

When to choose it: you also want to store or display other dry goods for the coffee table.

The trade-off: Dille & Kamille lists a 3.6-litre jar. That’s a sizeable option if you only need to store a small portion of muisjes.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Keeping them dry and covered Check that the jar, lid and seal are suitable for food contact and that the lid closes securely. If I don’t use an opened pack all at once, I want to keep the rest dry and covered. This is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Serving in a compact way Choose a capacity that suits the portion you want to serve, and check how much space the jar will take up on the table. With coffee and cake, I only want to keep a small amount of muisjes within easy reach. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this compact presentation.
Space in the cupboard Measure the available shelf height and width, and check whether the specific model is stackable. When the jar goes back in the cupboard after serving, I want it to fit neatly. Cupboard organisation is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Using a decorative jar for storage

    The lid and seal may also come into contact with the muisjes. If a jar is sold for decorative use only, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s suitable for storing food.

    Choose a jar intended for contact with food, and check that this applies to all the parts that touch the contents.

  • Comparing grams with millilitres

    Albert Heijn sells De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes in a 270 g pack, while jar capacity is given in millilitres or litres. These measurements don’t tell you whether a pack will fit in a particular jar.

    Choose a jar based on the amount you want to serve, or try pouring the pack into one at home to see how much fits before buying several identical jars.

  • Throwing away the packaging after decanting

    The packaging contains use-by date and allergen information that you may need later. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping the original packaging where possible.

    Keep the packaging, or label the jar with the product name, use-by date and allergen information.

  • Putting the lid in the dishwasher with the jar

    For the Dille & Kamille jars described here, the glass is dishwasher-safe, but the wooden or bamboo lids should be washed by hand.

    Read the care instructions for the jar and lid separately before cleaning them.

Brands to use as a guide

De Ruijter

The brand behind the crushed muisjes, not the glass jar. Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack, which can be used on beschuit (Dutch crispbreads) and pastries, among other things.

  • The product information says to store the muisjes in a dry place.
  • When decanting, keep the use-by date and information about wheat as an allergen.

IKEA

A range of glass storage jars in different sizes. IKEA lists capacities from 13 cl to 3.3 litres.

  • The listed sizes make it easier to compare a serving jar with a larger storage jar.
  • Check the lid and care instructions for the specific model.

HEMA

HEMA describes a transparent borosilicate glass storage jar with a lid and a capacity of 1,000 ml.

  • According to HEMA, this jar can be stacked with other sizes.
  • Capacity alone won’t tell you whether a full pack of crushed muisjes will fit inside.

Dille & Kamille

Decorative glass jars with bamboo or wooden lids, including 540 ml and 3.6-litre versions.

  • Dille & Kamille describes the silicone-ring seal on its 540 ml jar as airtight.
  • The wooden or bamboo lids on the models described should be washed by hand.

Glass jars at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use any glass decorative jar for crushed muisjes?

No. Choose a jar intended for contact with food, and check that this also applies to the parts that touch the contents, such as the lid and seal. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that substances can migrate from food contact materials into food.

Will a 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte muisjes fit in a 540 ml or 1-litre jar?

You can’t tell from those measurements alone: 270 g is a weight, while 540 ml or 1 litre is a measure of capacity. Before choosing a jar to decant the whole pack into, check how much of the pack will actually fit.

How should I store crushed muisjes after opening?

Keep them dry, as stated in De Ruijter’s product information, and close an opened pack securely. If you decant the muisjes, keep the use-by date and allergen information to hand.

Can a glass jar with a wooden or bamboo lid go in the dishwasher?

Check the instructions for each part and model. For the Dille & Kamille jars described here, the glass is dishwasher-safe, but the wooden or bamboo lid should be washed by hand.