Small breakfast table
If you’re only putting out a modest amount of aniseed sprinkles, a compact serving jar may be enough. Store anything you don’t decant in a dry place; Jumbo advises storing De Ruijter Muisjes in a dry place.
Which jar suits your needs?
Breakfast with family or guests
A larger jar is an option if you want to put more aniseed sprinkles on the table and refill it less often. IKEA lists KORKEN jars in sizes including 1.0 and 1.8 litres; neither size guarantees that a whole pack will fit.
Taking breakfast items with you
If you’re taking your aniseed sprinkles elsewhere, consider the jar’s closure and shape too. IKEA describes the lid on its 1.2-litre glass IKEA 365+ food container as leakproof.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many aniseed sprinkles you want to serve at once. Then consider whether the jar will also be used to store them in a dry place or needs to be portable.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Suitable size | Compare the volume in litres with the amount you want to serve. Try your pack to see how much actually fits in the jar. | I want to put some of the aniseed sprinkles on the table without using a large storage jar straight away. For around 38% of consumers, serving the right amount is the top priority. |
| Keeping them dry | Check that the jar is intended for dry food and find out how to clean the closure and any sealing ring. | After breakfast, I want to be able to leave the aniseed sprinkles in the same sealed jar. Around 37% of consumers say using it as a storage jar is their main priority. |
| Taking it with you and other uses | Check how the jar and lid fit together, and read the instructions for each component. | If breakfast is happening elsewhere, I want to be able to seal the jar securely and take it with me. This is the main requirement for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Converting grams directly into litres
Albert Heijn and Jumbo sell packs of aniseed sprinkles weighing 270 g and 330 g. The weight doesn’t tell you how much space the contents will take up in a jar.
Decide how much you want to serve, then try one pack in the jar first to check it’s big enough.
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Judging the lid by its appearance alone
Jumbo advises keeping De Ruijter Muisjes dry. So if you’re going to use the jar for storage after breakfast, the closure and care of the seal are important.
Check whether the manufacturer intends the jar for dry food and follow the cleaning instructions for the lid and sealing ring.
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Using a decorative jar for food
If aniseed sprinkles will come into direct contact with a jar, it must be suitable for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out Dutch rules for products intended for use; the European Commission also explains the requirements for food contact materials.
Check that the whole jar, including the lid and seal, is suitable before storing or serving aniseed sprinkles in it.
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Suddenly heating cold glass to a high temperature
IKEA warns that a large temperature difference could cause KORKEN glass to crack.
When cleaning the jar, follow the temperature instructions for your exact model and avoid sudden changes in temperature.
Brands and jar types to consider
IKEA
IKEA lists the glass KORKEN storage jar in 1.0 and 1.8-litre sizes, and the glass IKEA 365+ food container with a capacity of 1.2 litres.
- IKEA says KORKEN has an airtight seal with a rubber ring; it describes the lid on the IKEA 365+ food container as leakproof.
- The capacity in litres doesn’t tell you how many grams of aniseed sprinkles will fit. Check the cleaning instructions for your chosen jar and lid too.
Kilner
The 0.5-litre Kilner Round Clip Top Jar is a size worth comparing if you want to serve a smaller amount of aniseed sprinkles.
- Kilner describes this clip-top jar as suitable for dry storage and specifies a rubber seal.
- A capacity of 0.5 litres doesn’t guarantee that a whole pack of aniseed sprinkles will fit.
Le Parfait
Le Parfait lists sizes from 250 ml to 3 litres for its Super range.
- The range of sizes gives you a reference point if you’re looking for a traditional glass preserving jar.
- Le Parfait doesn’t recommend the Super range for bulk storage that’s opened and closed frequently. Bear this in mind if you’ll be spooning aniseed sprinkles out of the jar every day.
Glass jars and food containers on Joybuy
These products offer different ways to store aniseed sprinkles in glass and put them out at breakfast, from one large storage jar to sets of separate containers. If you’re considering food containers, check that their shape suits the way you want to set the table.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
An option if you want to put more aniseed sprinkles on the table and then use the jar for storage.
Clear glass with a stainless steel lid; stated capacity: 1.7 l.
Try your chosen pack to see how many aniseed sprinkles will fit. Hand-washing the lid is recommended.
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PURECOOK round glass storage jars, 2 × 700 ml
Two separate jars are an option if you want to serve or store the aniseed sprinkles in portions.
Each jar has a stated capacity of 700 ml and a lid with a silicone seal and metal clips.
Check the cleaning instructions before buying: the product title and description give conflicting information about dishwasher use.
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JORDAN&JUDY glass food containers with clip-on lids, 10-piece set
This set could work if you want to divide the aniseed sprinkles between separate containers; decide whether food containers suit the way you want to serve them at the table.
The set includes five 1040 ml containers and five 370 ml containers, made from borosilicate glass with sealing lids.
Try your pack in each size to see which one holds the amount of aniseed sprinkles you want.
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JORDAN&JUDY rectangular glass food containers, 8-piece set, blue
A set to consider if you’d rather store aniseed sprinkles in sealed containers than in one jar on display at the table.
Rectangular borosilicate glass containers with blue sealing lids.
Check the capacity of each container before deciding how many aniseed sprinkles you want to store or serve in it.
Frequently asked questions
Will 270 g or 330 g of aniseed sprinkles fit in a 0.5 or 1-litre jar?
You can’t tell from the weight alone. Albert Heijn and Jumbo sell packs of aniseed sprinkles weighing 270 g and 330 g; try your pack in the jar to check it fits before relying on the capacity in litres alone.
Can I store aniseed sprinkles in a decorative glass jar?
Yes, as long as the jar is suitable for direct contact with food. Check that the lid and seal are suitable too if they’ll come into contact with the sprinkles.
How should I clean a KORKEN jar before putting aniseed sprinkles in it?
Follow the instructions for the exact KORKEN model. IKEA says the glass in the 1-litre jar is dishwasher-safe and the seal should be hand-washed; let all the parts dry thoroughly before adding dry aniseed sprinkles.
Can I replace the sealing ring on a KORKEN jar?
IKEA lists replacement rings for the KORKEN jars mentioned. Check how to order the right ring for your exact article number.