For a small portion of crushed aniseed sprinkles on the back-to-school table, a compact glass jar with a lid is a sensible choice. If you also want the jar to hold a visible household supply, consider a larger storage jar. Check the seal for the specific model, and don’t assume there’s a fixed conversion between a jar’s capacity in millilitres and the weight of a packet of sprinkles in grams. After decanting, keep the latest product information on the original packaging.
If you want to serve a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles alongside bread or crispbread, the jar doesn’t need to hold your entire supply as well. Focus on how much space you have on the table and whether there’s a lid for any portion left over.
A clear jar lets you see what’s inside without opening it. First decide how much you want to decant, whether the jar will fit in your cupboard and what type of seal the manufacturer specifies for that model.
When you decant a product, its ingredients, allergen and nutritional information can easily become separated from it. Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change, so keep the latest packaging with the jar.
First decide whether the jar is mainly for serving a portion at the table or for storing a supply as well. Then check the seal and make sure the product information is easy to find.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Compact serving | Compare the capacity and external dimensions with the space available on your table. A capacity in ml doesn’t guarantee that a 270 g packet will fit in full. | If I only want to put out some sprinkles for breakfast, I don’t want a large storage jar taking up space between the plates. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a compact portion for the table. |
| Visible storage | Check the capacity, cupboard space and seal of the exact model. HEMA lists a capacity of 2100 ml for its clear storage jar with a lid. | If you want to store the rest where you can see it after breakfast, look for enough room without having to open a packet each time. For around 27% of consumers, storage is the main priority. |
| Taking it with you | Check whether the manufacturer describes the lid of the exact model as leakproof and whether you can transport the glass safely. | If the jar also needs to go in a bag, a suitable seal matters more than how it looks on the table. Around 20% of consumers put this use first. |
| Food information | Read the current label before eating and keep the packaging with the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information, and best-before date, by the jar. | If I’m serving someone who needs to check the ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to find the label straight away. Around 26% of consumers prioritise access to food information. |
A jar’s capacity in ml and a packet’s weight in g measure different things. Unless you actually test how much you want to put in, you won’t know whether the whole packet will fit in the jar.
Use a small jar for a portion at the table. If you want to decant everything, first check how much space the contents of your packet take up.
A lid on its own doesn’t tell you whether a jar will stay sealed during transport. IKEA lists leakproof lids for specific IKEA 365+ models, not for every glass storage jar.
Check the features of the exact model and only transport glass somewhere it will be protected from knocks.
You’ll no longer have the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information or best-before date readily to hand. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
Keep the original packaging for as long as you use the sprinkles, or keep the relevant label information clearly identifiable by the jar.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g packet. That weight can help you choose a portion, but it doesn’t directly determine the jar capacity you need in ml.
IKEA offers glass storage products in a range of sizes, including an IKEA 365+ container of 180 ml and jars of 1,2 and 3,1 litres.
HEMA describes a clear borosilicate glass storage jar with a lid and a capacity of 2100 ml.
These glass jars are suited to displaying a portion or storing dry aniseed sprinkles. Choose according to how much you want to decant; check the seal separately if you want to take a jar with you.
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For anyone who wants to display crushed aniseed sprinkles and have space for a dry-goods supply too. The jar is made from clear glass and has a stated capacity of 1.7 l; this doesn’t guarantee that a 270 g packet will fit in full. Check the seal separately if you want to transport the jar.
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For anyone who wants to display a smaller amount of sprinkles on the table and could use a second jar. The set contains two glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml, with clip-top lids and silicone seals; here too, the capacity in ml doesn’t tell you whether a 270 g packet will fit. Check the care instructions for the jars and lid components before cleaning them.
Choose a compact jar if you only want to serve a portion at the table, and consider a larger storage jar if you also want to keep a supply in it. IKEA, for example, lists a glass IKEA 365+ container of 180 ml; HEMA describes a clear storage jar of 2100 ml. Check that the size you choose suits the amount you want to decant.
Only choose a model that the manufacturer says is suitable for transport, and make sure the glass is protected. IKEA lists a leakproof lid for some IKEA 365+ models, but this feature doesn’t automatically apply to other jars.
Keep the original packaging or store the relevant label information with the jar. That way, you can still check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and best-before date; Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change.
Yes, you can also serve them on bread. Albert Heijn also suggests using them with yoghurt, among other things; choose a jar and portion that suit how you want to serve them.
