If you serve a small portion at the table
If you only need a little De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on the table with your afternoon coffee, a manageable jar and easy refilling matter more than having room for the whole pack.
Who would find a jar useful?
If you regularly have guests
If you serve them regularly, a well-fitting lid and easy cleaning are worth considering. A larger jar can mean less frequent refilling, but it should still be comfortable to handle at the table.
If you want to keep ingredient information available for guests
If you serve the sprinkles from another jar, keep the current label within reach. Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to put on the table with your afternoon coffee. Then compare the usable capacity, opening and lid; keep the product information to hand if you transfer the sprinkles to another container.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| A handy portion for the table | Check the internal space and opening; don’t convert the 270 g pack directly into millilitres. | I only want to put a little on the table and be able to pick up the jar easily. Around 43% of consumers prioritise a manageable portion for the table. |
| Keeping it dry | Check that the lid fits securely and how the jar and lid can be cleaned. | If I serve the sprinkles on several coffee breaks, I want to be able to close the jar between servings. This is the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Keeping the label with the jar | Keep the original packaging to hand, with its ingredients, allergens and best-before date. | If guests want to check the ingredients, I want to be able to show them the information, even when the sprinkles are in another jar. This is the main concern for around 28% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming 270 g tells you the jar capacity in millilitres
The weight of the pack doesn’t tell you how much space the sprinkles will take up in a jar. A stated capacity of 250 ml, 500 ml or 1 litre doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the amount you want will fit.
First try out how much you want to put on the table. Then, when choosing a jar, check its usable internal space and opening.
-
Thinking an old range page is a current buying option
Albert Heijn lists its described 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre glass jars as discontinued. Their sizes and features may help you compare options, but they aren’t currently available to buy as those specific jars.
Before buying, check the product information and availability of the specific jar you have in mind.
-
Putting the original packaging out of reach
Jumbo’s product page lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you serve the sprinkles from an unlabelled jar, guests won’t be able to find that information on the jar.
Check the label on the pack you’re using and keep that packaging, including the ingredients and best-before date, close to the jar.
Brands and retailers as a reference
De Ruijter
The brand of Gestampte Muisjes featured in this article. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 270 g pack.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens and instructions to store it in a dry place; Albert Heijn also gives a 6 g serving size.
- The pack weight doesn’t tell you what capacity to look for in a glass jar.
Albert Heijn
A reference for product information about De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and for glass storage jars previously sold by the retailer.
- The described 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre jars give you an idea of the sizes and features you can compare.
- Albert Heijn lists all three jars as discontinued.
Jumbo
A reference for product information about De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
- The product page lists ingredients, including wheat and cereals containing gluten.
- This product information doesn’t tell you what glass jar size will suit your table portion.
Glass jars and storage containers at Joybuy
These glass storage jars and containers are options for putting some De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on the table or storing them between coffee breaks. The stated capacity doesn’t tell you how much will fit; check the opening and choose the amount you want to serve.
No image available
5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
Worth considering if you regularly put a glass jar on the table; check that the size is comfortable for the amount you want to serve.
Clear glass jar with stainless steel lid; stated capacity: 1.7 l.
If you transfer the sprinkles, keep the original packaging for the ingredients and best-before information.
No image available
PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip closures, 2 × 700 ml
The two separate jars let you choose how much to serve from each one; check that a single jar is a manageable size for your needs.
Set of two 700 ml glass jars, with clip closures and silicone seals.
The information about dishwasher use is contradictory. Check the current washing instructions, including those for the seal.
No image available
5five glass storage container, clear, 0.53 l
A storage container rather than a jar, worth considering for a small amount at the table. Check that the opening is practical for serving.
Clear glass storage container; stated capacity: 0.53 l.
You can’t tell from the 270 g pack weight whether the amount of Gestampte Muisjes you want will fit.
No image available
Alpina borosilicate glass storage container, 620 ml, clear and red
A glass storage container as an alternative to a jar; before using it, check that the opening and internal space are suitable for serving dry sprinkles.
Stated capacity: 620 ml. The container is clear and red.
If you transfer the sprinkles, keep the original packaging to hand for the latest product information.
Frequently asked questions
What jar capacity is right for 270 g of Gestampte Muisjes?
A 270 g pack doesn’t translate into a set jar capacity in millilitres: weight and volume are different measurements. Decide how much you want to put on the table and check whether it fits in the jar’s usable internal space.
Do Gestampte Muisjes need to be stored in an airtight container?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says to store the sprinkles in a dry place, but doesn’t specify a particular standard for the lid of a glass jar at home. Check that the lid fits securely and follow the storage instructions on your pack.
What allergen information should you keep with a serving jar?
Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the current label and keep the original packaging with its full ingredients and allergen information within reach when you serve the sprinkles from another jar.
Can I still choose the glass jars mentioned by Albert Heijn?
Albert Heijn lists the described 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre jars as discontinued. Use their sizes as a guide for comparison at most, and check the details of a specific jar before choosing it.