Serving at the breakfast rush
If you want to add aniseed sprinkles quickly to bread, Dutch rusks or yoghurt, an easy-to-reach opening and minimal fuss matter more than having a large supply on the table.
Which jar is right for you?
Households with an opened packet
If you use aniseed sprinkles at several breakfasts, you’ll want to keep them dry and easy to find. Check that the jar is intended for food contact, and try your packet in it to see which size fits.
Serving at breakfast or for guests
If you only want to put a small amount on the table for a family breakfast or for guests, you can use a serving jar and store the rest separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
Small serving jar
Choose this if: you only put a small amount of aniseed sprinkles on the table at breakfast.
The trade-off: you’ll need to refill the jar more often, while keeping the rest of the sprinkles separate.
Sealable storage jar
Choose this if: you regularly serve from the same opened packet and want to refill less often.
The trade-off: a larger jar takes up more space on the breakfast table. Even with a lid, you’ll need to keep the contents dry.
If you don’t want a dedicated jar for your entire supply, you can keep the original packaging and transfer a portion to a serving jar at breakfast. For any jar, first consider how you’ll use it at the table, then how you’ll store the sprinkles and how much you actually want to transfer.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quick access and sprinkling | Check that the opening suits your spoon or the way you like to serve, and that the lid is easy to open. | When I’m reaching for aniseed sprinkles during a quick breakfast, I don’t want to struggle with a tricky lid or a narrow opening. For around 40% of consumers, quick access comes first. |
| Keeping your supply dry | Check that the jar is intended for food contact and that it closes properly; use it when clean and dry. | When I serve from the same packet several times, I want to be able to keep the sprinkles dry in between. For around 30% of consumers, this storage requirement matters most. |
| Presenting a small portion | Compare the jar’s dimensions with the space on your table, and try it with the amount of sprinkles you want to serve. | For guests or a family breakfast, I want to put a small amount on the table rather than the entire supply. This smaller serving matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming millilitres equal grams of aniseed sprinkles
A jar’s capacity in millilitres and a packet’s weight in grams don’t tell you exactly how many sprinkles will fit. The storage jar you choose may turn out to be too small.
First try the amount you want in a measuring jug or a jar you already own, then choose a size.
-
Using a decorative jar for storage
A jar that looks like a storage jar isn’t necessarily intended for that purpose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that products intended to come into contact with food in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Products.
For direct contact with aniseed sprinkles, choose a jar that the manufacturer or retailer says is intended for food contact, food storage or serving.
-
Throwing away the packaging after transferring the sprinkles
The original packaging has information you may need later, such as the best-before date and the allergens in your particular variety.
Keep the packaging or record the relevant label information, and store it with the jar.
Brands to use as a guide
De Ruijter
De Ruijter’s pack sizes give you a starting point for deciding how much aniseed sprinkle to serve or store.
- Jumbo lists 330 g packs of De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles and 270 g packs of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles.
- A packet’s weight doesn’t tell you what capacity in millilitres you’ll need; try your particular variety in the jar.
Le Parfait
Le Parfait’s size chart is a useful guide when comparing glass jar sizes.
- Le Parfait lists glass jars in sizes including 250 ml and 500 ml.
- The stated capacity doesn’t tell you how many grams of aniseed sprinkles will fit. For a specific model, also check its dimensions and whether it is intended for food contact.
WECK
WECK is a useful reference for jars with a separate lid, rubber ring and clips.
- Weck Jars lists the 996 Deli Jar as having a capacity of 370 ml and an opening of 3 1/8 inch.
- Those model dimensions don’t prove that a packet of aniseed sprinkles will fit; also consider whether the opening suits the way you like to serve them.
Glass storage jars on Joybuy
The two glass storage jars below are intended for dry food, rather than specifically as small serving jars. Before using one for aniseed sprinkles, check that the exact model is intended for food contact and that its opening and capacity suit your breakfast routine.
No image available
5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
An option if you want to store aniseed sprinkles in a larger glass jar, rather than only putting a small portion on the table.
Capacity: 1.7 l. Check that the opening suits your spoon, confirm that the jar is intended for food contact, and try it with your sprinkles to see how much will fit.
No image available
PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip-top lids, 2 × 700 ml
An option if you want to use two separate jars for dry food storage.
The set contains two 700 ml jars, each with a lid, silicone ring and clip closure. Check the opening, whether the jars are intended for food contact, and the cleaning instructions for the glass, lid and ring. Also try them with your aniseed sprinkles to see how much will fit in each jar.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar will hold one packet of aniseed sprinkles?
You can’t work this out from the packet weight alone. Jumbo lists De Ruijter packets in two varieties weighing 270 g and 330 g, but those weights can’t be converted directly into a jar capacity in millilitres. Try your packet in a jar or measuring jug before choosing a storage size.
Does a jar for aniseed sprinkles need to be suitable for food contact?
Yes. If the sprinkles come into direct contact with the jar, it must be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that such products in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Products. Check the intended use of the specific jar model with the manufacturer or retailer.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after transferring them?
Keep the sprinkles dry and make sure the information on their original packaging is still available. For De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles, Jumbo advises storing them in a dry place and refers you to the packaging for the best-before date.
Where can I find allergen information for my aniseed sprinkles?
Check the current label for the variety you’re using, even if you’ve transferred the sprinkles to a jar. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens in De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles.