Anyone who wants to add a little sweetness to the table
You want to serve Gestampte Muisjes separately, without putting a large storage jar among the rijsttafel dishes. A small, sealable serving jar can be refilled as needed.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone who wants to store an opened pack
You want to put the remainder away in a sealed, dry place after serving and be able to see how much is left. Storage jars with a well-fitting lid are worth considering; also check that the capacity is suitable.
Anyone who wants to keep allergen information available for guests
Once you transfer the contents, the information on the packaging is no longer visible. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. Keep the packaging or copy the relevant label information.
What should you look for when choosing a jar?
First decide how much Gestampte Muisjes you want to put on the table at once. Then check separately whether the remainder will fit in your chosen storage jar: the pack weight of 270 g doesn’t tell you how many millilitres the product takes up.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Small amount for the table | Consider a sealable jar of around 250 ml if you want to serve small amounts and top it up as needed. | If I only want to put a little sweet topping alongside the rijsttafel dishes, I’d prioritise a small serving portion. This is the main need for around 40% of consumers. |
| Room for storage | Compare the jar’s capacity with the amount you want to store; test how much it holds if you need to fit a whole 270 g pack. | If I want to store the remainder of an opened pack in one jar after serving, having enough space matters most. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Information and dry storage | Check that the jar and lid are intended for food contact and seal properly. Keep the packaging or relevant label information with the contents. | If guests need to check allergen information, I want to keep it available after transferring the contents and store the remainder somewhere dry. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming grams and millilitres are equivalent
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as a 270 g pack. That weight doesn’t tell you whether the whole contents will fit in a 250 or 500 ml jar.
Use a small jar for the amount you’re serving; test how much it holds if you want to know which jar will fit a whole pack before transferring the contents.
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Throwing away the packaging after transferring the contents
Guests may need the information about wheat and cereals containing gluten, which won’t be shown on a plain jar.
Keep the original packaging or note the product name, ingredients, allergens and best-before date alongside the jar.
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Using a decorative jar for food
A glass jar may look suitable for serving, but it may not be clear whether the jar and lid are intended for food contact.
Check the product information for both the jar and the lid before allowing them to come into contact with Gestampte Muisjes.
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Leaving the storage jar open afterwards
The product information for Gestampte Muisjes says to store them in a dry place. Leaving the jar open goes against those storage instructions.
Put a small amount on the table and seal the remaining contents after use before storing them somewhere dry.
Relevant product brand
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugared aniseed in a 270 g pack.
- The product information includes details such as ingredients, allergens and instructions to store the product in a dry place.
- The 270 g weight doesn’t tell you the required jar capacity in millilitres; test how much the jar holds if you want to transfer the whole pack.
Glass jars for serving and storage
These glass jars are options for serving Gestampte Muisjes separately or storing them in a sealed container. When choosing, pay particular attention to the capacity of each jar: a storage-size jar may not be the small serving size you’re after.
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YumiPLUS Inspired Airtight Glass Jars, set of 3
A set for anyone who wants to serve and store Gestampte Muisjes separately. It includes three glass jars with airtight seals; check the capacity of each jar if you want to put a small portion on the table.
If you transfer the contents, keep the packaging or the information about ingredients, allergens and the best-before date.
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PURECOOK Clear Round Glass Storage Jars, set of 2, 700 ml each
If you’re looking for a larger, sealable jar for storage, this set contains two glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml and a silicone clip-top seal. That’s larger than a small serving jar of around 250 ml; test how much it holds to find out how many grams of Gestampte Muisjes will fit.
This version isn’t dishwasher-safe. After transferring the contents, make sure the ingredients, allergen and best-before information is still available.
Frequently asked questions
Will a whole pack of Gestampte Muisjes fit in a 250 or 500 ml jar?
You can’t tell from the pack weight. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 270 g; test how much the jar holds if you want to store the whole pack in one jar.
What size jar should I choose for Gestampte Muisjes at an Indonesian rijsttafel?
A sealable jar of around 250 ml is a good choice if you plan to put a small, optional amount on the table and top it up if needed. Choose a larger jar if you want to serve more at once; the capacity in millilitres doesn’t tell you how many grams of topping will fit.
Do the jar and lid need to be suitable for food contact?
Yes. Check that both are intended for contact with food if the Gestampte Muisjes will touch them directly. Don’t judge a decorative jar by its appearance alone.
How should I store the remainder after the rijsttafel?
Seal the pack or jar and store the remainder somewhere dry, as stated in the product information. If you’ve transferred the contents, keep the original packaging or have the ingredients, allergen and best-before information to hand; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.