Home bakers making one small batch
If you’re decorating just a few biscuits, you’ll want a handy amount of aniseed sprinkles alongside your other decorations, without taking up the table with a large jar.
Which jar works best for you?
Bakers preparing for a new baby visit or celebration
If you’re decorating several biscuits or treats, it’s handy to have a jar you can use while decorating and seal again afterwards.
Bakers who use aniseed sprinkles regularly
If you keep aniseed sprinkles for several baking sessions, you’ll benefit most from a sealable, food-safe jar and a dry place to store it.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many aniseed sprinkles you want to have on the table while decorating. Dille & Kamille’s range includes everything from small glass jars to jars of 1 litre or more. The capacity in millilitres doesn’t tell you how many grams of sprinkles will fit inside.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Keeping a compact amount to hand | Check the capacity and whether the jar is intended for food contact. Also make sure you can easily take the sprinkles out. | For a small baking session, I want to keep the decorations within easy reach without giving up much table space; around 30% of consumers prioritise this compact option. |
| Decorating together | Compare the jar’s capacity with the amount you want to set out, and check that the opening is convenient when decorating. | When several people are decorating biscuits, I don’t want to keep refilling the jar; around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough space for this shared activity. |
| Storing leftovers | Check how securely the lid closes and whether the jar will fit in a dry place. | I use leftover sprinkles at my next baking session and want to seal them securely in between; around 20% of consumers pay most attention to storage. |
Common choices that can be less practical
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Assuming a decorative jar is automatically suitable for food
The lid and any decorative details could also come into contact with the sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Check whether the manufacturer or retailer says the jar is intended for storing or serving food.
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Choosing a large jar for one small baking session
A large jar takes up more space on the table and in the cupboard, even if you only want to set out a small amount of sprinkles at a time.
Choose a size that suits what you need on the table; if you like, store a larger supply separately.
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Leaving the sprinkles uncovered after decorating
A serving jar without a suitable lid is less practical for storing leftovers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping aniseed sprinkles well sealed and dry.
Seal the storage jar securely, or put the sprinkles back in their original packaging and close it before storing them in a dry place.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter is a brand of aniseed sprinkles, with coloured and crushed varieties among the options listed by Jumbo.
- Jumbo lists packs of 270 g and 330 g, among others. Choose your jar size once you’ve decided how much you want to set out at a time.
- You can’t directly convert a pack’s weight into the jar capacity you need in millilitres.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes a 500 ml glass storage jar that could be a useful example of a medium-sized option.
- According to Albert Heijn, the jar described has an airtight seal.
- Check the features of the jar you actually choose: the same capacity doesn’t automatically mean the same type of seal.
Dille & Kamille
Dille & Kamille offers glass storage jars in a range of capacities, including 100 ml and 1 litre.
- A range of sizes makes it easier to tell a compact serving jar apart from a larger storage jar.
- Check the closure and intended use of each model; you can’t tell these from the capacity alone.
Joybuy products for aniseed sprinkles when baking biscuits
These glass jars and the storage container are options for setting out aniseed sprinkles while decorating or keeping leftovers for your next baking session. For the storage container, check separately whether its shape makes it easy to serve from.
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PURECOOK Clear Round Glass Storage Jars, 2 × 700 ml
Two medium-sized jars can be handy if you want to set out aniseed sprinkles separately for a group decorating session and store them away afterwards.
Each glass jar has a capacity of 700 ml and a clip-top lid with a silicone ring. Check that the opening makes it easy to take out the sprinkles; hand-wash the silicone ring and dry all the parts thoroughly.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
A large jar is worth considering if you want to store enough aniseed sprinkles for several baking sessions. This size takes up more space than you need for one small batch.
The glass jar has a capacity of 1.7 l and a stainless steel lid. Check that the opening suits the way you want to serve the sprinkles; hand-washing the lid is recommended.
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YumiPLUS Inspired Airtight Glass Jars, set of 3
A set of three jars could work well if you want to set out or store the sprinkles separately. Before buying, check how much each jar holds for your baking session.
These are glass jars described as having an airtight seal in the product name. Also check the opening if you want to take the sprinkles straight from the jar.
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5five clear glass storage container, 0.53 l
This storage container is an option for a medium amount of leftover aniseed sprinkles, but it isn’t specifically described as a serving jar.
The glass container has a capacity of 0.53 l. Check the opening and shape if you want to take the sprinkles straight from it while decorating.
Frequently asked questions
Do you add aniseed sprinkles to biscuits before or after baking?
Recipes from Bakken.nl and Jumbo add the sprinkles after baking, for example on a layer of chocolate. Follow the recipe you’ve chosen for your biscuits; this isn’t a general rule for every type of dough or decoration.
What size jar is right for one baking session?
For a small amount of sprinkles on the table, a compact jar of around 100–300 ml is a practical starting point. For decorating together, consider a medium-sized jar. Match the size to the amount you actually want to set out, as millilitres don’t directly tell you the weight of the sprinkles.
How should you store leftover aniseed sprinkles?
Seal any leftover sprinkles securely and store them in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Use a suitable storage jar or carefully reseal the original packaging.
Can you use any decorative glass jar for aniseed sprinkles?
First check whether the jar is intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets requirements for materials that come into contact with food, so also check the intended use of the lid and any other parts that touch the sprinkles.