Do not serve De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g to someone with coeliac disease: according to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, it contains wheat starch, and wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens. A glass jar does not change what’s inside. Choose a separate alternative labelled gluten-free on the packaging for your guest, then decide which jar size suits the portion. Keep the jar and serving utensils clean and separate.
You check the ingredients, allergens and gluten-free labelling before putting anything on the table. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, so you’ll need to choose a different product for this guest.
You want to serve a gluten-free option alongside regular products without crumbs or shared utensils getting into it. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-free foods separate and using clean utensils.
You’re looking for a glass jar that suits the amount you want on the table or the supply you want to keep sealed. The jar’s shape and capacity can help you choose, but they say nothing about whether its contents are suitable for a gluten-free diet.
First choose a suitable product for your guest with coeliac disease, then arrange to serve it separately. Once you’ve taken care of these essentials, choosing the right size of glass jar becomes a practical consideration.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability of the contents | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; if you’re choosing an alternative, check that the packaging says it’s gluten-free. | If I’m buying something for a guest with coeliac disease, I want to know first whether the product itself is suitable. This is the main consideration for around 56% of consumers. |
| Serving separately | Choose a jar you can keep clean and clearly separate; use clean, dedicated utensils. | When serving regular treats too, I want to stop crumbs getting into the gluten-free option. Keeping things separate is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Jar size and storage | Compare the capacity in ml with the amount you want to put out, and check whether a lid is suitable for storage. | Once I know the contents are suitable, I want a neat portion on the table and the rest stored separately. Size is the first consideration for around 11% of consumers. |
Transferring the contents to another container doesn’t change the ingredients. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g lists wheat starch, along with wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
Choose a separate alternative for your guest with coeliac disease that is labelled gluten-free on the current packaging. Use a jar only to serve that alternative separately.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens can unintentionally get into food through cross-contamination. So even a product that was originally gluten-free must be kept separate from crumbs and used utensils.
Fill a clean jar separately, label it clearly and use clean utensils that aren’t used for the other treats.
The 270 g shown on the packaging of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is a weight, not a volume in ml. It doesn’t tell you whether the product will fit in a particular jar.
Compare jars by their capacity in ml and try the amount you’ve chosen in the jar you plan to use. For someone with coeliac disease, use only a separate product that has been checked and confirmed gluten-free.
Manufacturer of the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g discussed here, a bread topping made with sugar-coated aniseed.
Retailer with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and a separate gluten-free range.
Retailer with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and other varieties of aniseed sprinkles.
These glass jars and storage containers can be used to keep a separately chosen gluten-free alternative apart. A jar has a different shape from a storage container and may be better for serving on the table; none of these products makes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
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A jar option for serving or storing a pre-checked gluten-free alternative separately.
Set of two round glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml, with a silicone seal and clip-lock closure. Check the cleaning instructions for the complete jar before buying.
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A storage option for a separately chosen gluten-free product if a container suits your table better than a jar.
Clear glass storage container with a capacity of 0.53 l; its shape differs from that of a glass storage jar.
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A separate storage option for a checked gluten-free alternative; consider whether a storage container suits the way you want to set the table.
According to the product information, the container is made of borosilicate glass and has a capacity of 620 ml. It is not a glass storage jar.
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A set for storing products in separate containers; keep a checked gluten-free alternative apart while filling them too.
Rectangular borosilicate glass containers with locking lids. Check the capacity of each container and the cleaning instructions if these affect your choice.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch, as well as wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens, for this variety; putting it in a glass jar doesn’t change that.
Check for gluten-free labelling and read the current ingredients and allergen information. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises people with coeliac disease to read the label; don’t rely on the name, packaging or shop category alone.
Keep the checked gluten-free option separate and use a clean jar and clean, dedicated utensils. This helps prevent crumbs or used utensils coming into contact with the contents, in line with the Dutch Coeliac Society’s advice on cross-contamination.
You can’t tell from the weight alone: grams and millilitres measure different things. Try the amount you plan to use in the jar before serving it at the table; for someone with coeliac disease, the contents must first be checked separately and confirmed gluten-free.
