For small quantities of Dutch aniseed sprinkles on the table, choose a jar of around 125–290 ml; for a visible supply on the table, 250–500 ml is a useful starting point. Keep a larger sealed jar behind the serving area as a reserve, and check that every jar is suitable for direct food contact. If you sell or serve the sprinkles to consumers at an event, make sure you also follow good hygiene practices and provide information about any allergens present, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Want to serve Dutch aniseed sprinkles alongside rusks, cupcakes or yoghurt without leaving too much open at once? Kilner makes a 125 ml jar, while WECK offers a 290 ml Quadro jar. These sizes give you a starting point for a compact serving jar; how often you need to refill it will depend on how it is used.
If the jar is part of your table display, you could compare a small and a medium-sized option. Le Parfait’s Super range includes jars in 250 ml and 500 ml sizes, among others. Also check that your chosen scoop can reach the sprinkles easily.
Selling or serving Dutch aniseed sprinkles to consumers involves more than presentation. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information on food safety at markets and events, food-contact materials and informing customers about allergens.
First decide whether the jar is for small portions, a visible supply on the table or a reserve for refilling. Then choose an opening and closure that suit the way you’ll serve the sprinkles. If they’ll come into direct contact with the sprinkles, always check that the jar is intended for food contact.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Small portions | Compare jars of 125–290 ml and check that the opening suits your scoop. Choose a jar intended for food contact. | If you want to serve different types of sprinkles separately, you’ll want to offer only a small amount in each jar at a time, even if that means refilling more often. For around 40% of consumers, portion control may be the main reason for choosing a particular jar size. |
| A visible supply on the table | Compare, for example, 250 ml and 500 ml jars, and check that the jar is stable and easy to use. | If you’re placing a jar alongside the snacks, you’ll want guests to be able to help themselves without it running empty after just a few servings. This may be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| A reserve for refilling | Consider a larger sealable jar behind the serving area, and check its empty weight before choosing a size. | If the event lasts longer, you’ll want to be able to refill the table jar from a sealed reserve kept away from the flow of visitors. For around 30% of consumers, this may be the deciding factor. |
The sprinkles come into direct contact with the jar. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that articles intended for food contact in the Netherlands must meet the applicable requirements.
Check that the manufacturer or seller states that the jar is intended for food contact, and follow the specified conditions of use.
You’ll need to keep moving a large glass jar closer to your guests or carrying it around. Le Parfait lists the empty weights of its 1-litre and 1.5-litre Super jars as 626 g and 741 g respectively.
Consider using a smaller jar for serving, and keep the larger refill supply behind the serving area.
The ingredients list shown by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter pink and white Dutch aniseed sprinkles includes wheat starch. Check which allergens are present in the specific variety you’re actually serving.
Keep the current packaging or use the information on it to create an accurate product card. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that customers must be informed about any allergens present.
Le Parfait warns that frequent opening and closing can damage the rings on its Super range. This matters if guests will be opening the same jar repeatedly.
Check the instructions for your chosen closure, and if the jar will be opened frequently, choose one that’s practical for this purpose.
Allow for replacement rings if the instructions for your chosen jar specify that they need replacing.
The 768 Small Quadro is a 290 ml glass jar that WECK positions for uses including garnishes and individual servings.
The Super range includes sizes from 250 ml to 3 litres. This means you can compare a table jar with a larger reserve jar within the same range.
Kilner offers clip-top glass jars in a range of sizes, including a 125 ml jar for small quantities of dry ingredients.
Yes. If the sprinkles will come into direct contact with the jar, choose one intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that such articles must comply with the Dutch Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Also check the jar’s conditions of use.
A 125–290 ml jar is a practical starting point for small quantities of Dutch aniseed sprinkles; with around 250–500 ml, you can display a larger supply on the table. Choose a size based on how often you’re happy to refill it, and check that the opening suits the way you’ll serve the sprinkles. It’s best to keep a larger jar as a sealed reserve behind the table.
Follow food safety practices and check which requirements apply to your sales at the event. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that food businesses must work with a food safety plan or a hygiene code based on HACCP, and provides separate guidance on selling at markets and events. Also ask the organiser about the requirements for your venue and stall.
Tell consumers about the allergens in the exact variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that customers must be informed about any allergens present. For example, the ingredients list shown by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter pink and white Dutch aniseed sprinkles includes wheat starch; always check the current packaging for the product you’re serving.
Use a clean jar and make sure it’s completely dry before adding the sprinkles. Le Parfait recommends washing its jars in warm soapy water before use and allowing them to dry fully. Also follow the cleaning instructions for the jar you’re actually using, and keep your refill supply sealed.
