For a compact party table, start with a sealable glass jar of around 0.4 to 0.5 litres. This is a guide to jar size, not to the number of portions. IKEA Netherlands lists these as smaller preserving jar sizes. A jar of 1 litre or more is particularly practical if you also want to use it for storing dry goods after the party, but decide separately how much muisjes to put out at a time. Check the current label before serving: Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
If you want to put out a small amount of muisjes and keep the rest stored in a dry place, a smaller sealable jar is one option. IKEA Netherlands describes the 0.5-litre KORKEN jar as suitable for dry food and for use as a serving dish.
Ask in advance which ingredients the children need to avoid, and keep the packaging by the serving jar. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises asking about allergies and dietary requirements at children's parties.
If you want to store dry goods after the party, you could also consider a larger jar. IKEA Netherlands stocks KORKEN storage jars in 1 and 1.8 litres. Choose the capacity based on what you want to store, not on an assumed number of children.
Choose this: if you only want to put some of the muisjes out on a small table. IKEA Netherlands lists these sizes for smaller preserving jars.
Bear in mind: you may need to refill it if you need more than you can put out at once.
Choose this: if you want one larger jar that can also store dry goods after the party. IKEA Netherlands describes a sealable 1-litre KORKEN jar.
Bear in mind: you don’t need to put the jar’s full contents on the party table.
Choose this: if reusing it for dry food matters more than a compact display. IKEA Netherlands describes a 1.8-litre KORKEN jar for this purpose.
Bear in mind: if you only want to serve a small amount, put just some of the contents on the table.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving and visibility | Compare the jar’s capacity with the amount you want to serve at once, and check that it stands securely. | I only want to put a manageable amount on a small party table and top it up if needed. For around 33% of consumers, keeping the serving amount limited is the priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label on the muisjes and keep the ingredient information available when you transfer them to a jar. | If children with dietary requirements are coming, I want to know what the muisjes contain before serving them. For around 42% of consumers, checking for allergens comes first. |
| Dry storage and reuse | Check that the jar is intended for dry food, seals well and is suitable for the amount you want to store later. | I want to keep using the jar after the party and store any leftover muisjes somewhere dry. For around 25% of consumers, reuse matters most. |
A 1 or 1.8-litre jar has plenty of room for storage, but that doesn’t mean you need to serve that much at once. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for children's party treats.
Decide how much you want to put on the table first, and use a larger jar for refills if needed.
Clear glass shows what’s inside, but not the ingredients. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Keep the current packaging close by, or display the ingredient and allergen information clearly next to the jar.
IKEA Netherlands says the glass KORKEN jar is dishwasher-safe, while the rubber seal should be washed by hand.
Clean the seal separately and let both the jar and seal dry thoroughly before storing dry food in the jar.
A glass jar can break. It’s also important to supervise young children while they eat; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying nearby.
Have an adult manage the jar and adapt serving to the ages of the children present.
De Ruijter is relevant here for the muisjes you want to serve from the jar. Jumbo describes a 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes.
IKEA Netherlands describes KORKEN glass storage jars in sizes including 0.5, 1 and 1.8 litres, for anyone who wants to keep using a jar for dry food after the party.
5five is relevant here for its 1.7-litre glass storage jar with a stainless steel lid, which Joybuy describes as suitable for dry food.
These glass storage jars are options for a display on your serving table or for storing dry goods after the party. Choose the capacity of each jar based on what you want to put out at once; jar size doesn’t determine a party portion.
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An option if 700 ml suits the amount of muisjes you want to put out and you’d like to reuse the jar later. The product name mentions an airtight lid. Handle the glass with care, and follow the hand-washing advice if you want to preserve the design.
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A set for anyone who wants to use two separate jars as part of their display. According to the product name, each jar has a capacity of 700 ml and a clip-top lid with a silicone seal. Check the cleaning instructions before buying: the information about dishwasher use is unclear. Keep the jars away from children under 3, as stated in the product warning.
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An option if you mainly want to use the jar for storing dry goods after the party. It has a capacity of 1.7 litres, so decide separately how much muisjes to put on the table. According to the product information, the glass jar is dishwasher-safe, but the lid should be washed by hand.
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A set to consider if you want to use several sealable jars. Before buying, check the capacity and dimensions of each jar to make sure they’ll suit your serving display. Also check the care instructions.
A glass jar of around 0.4 to 0.5 litres is a good starting point if you want to serve a small amount of crushed muisjes at a time. IKEA Netherlands lists these as smaller preserving jar sizes and also describes the 0.5-litre KORKEN jar as a serving dish. The size doesn’t indicate a fixed portion.
Yes. Jumbo lists wheat starch in the ingredients of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the current label on the pack you’re serving, and keep the information available if you transfer the muisjes to a glass jar.
Store the muisjes in a dry place, following the storage instructions Jumbo gives for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. A well-sealed jar intended for dry food is a practical choice. Follow the separate cleaning instructions for the jar and any rubber seal.
If young children are present, it’s best to have an adult manage a glass self-service jar. Glass can break, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises supervising children while they eat. Adapt serving to the children present rather than assuming a jar size represents a safe portion.
