Who might find a glass jar useful?

For small weekend servings

You put a small amount of crushed aniseed sprinkles on the table for one breakfast or a few people, and want a compact serving jar for the job.

For families with a regular breakfast table

You top up the jar regularly and want to keep the sprinkles well sealed and dry between breakfasts.

For organised food storage

You’d like to use the glass jar for other dry goods too. Its capacity, seal and the space available in your cupboard will all help you decide.

What should you look for when choosing one?

First, decide how much crushed aniseed sprinkles you want on the table at once. Then consider the seal, and only choose a larger jar if you’ll also use the extra space for dry food storage.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
A compact serving for the table Compare jars of 125–250 ml and check that the opening is comfortable to use for sprinkling or reaching in with a small spoon. If you only want to put a small amount on the table for one weekend breakfast, a compact jar matters most. For around 44% of consumers, the size of the serving is the top priority.
Sealing and keeping the contents dry Choose a jar intended for food contact with a well-fitting lid. Check the seal and keep the inside clean and dry. If you top up the jar between breakfasts, you’ll want to be able to seal the sprinkles after use. For roughly 33% of consumers, keeping them well sealed and dry is the main priority.
Using it as a storage jar Check the capacity and the space in your cupboard, and see whether the manufacturer considers the closure suitable for frequent opening. You may want to use the same jar for other dry goods later, so cupboard space could be a factor. For around 23% of consumers, versatile food storage is the main need.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a jar based on looks alone

    A decorative glass jar isn’t necessarily intended for direct contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for articles intended for food contact.

    Choose a jar sold for food storage or food contact, and check the condition of the lid and seal.

  • Assuming bigger is always better

    A jar of 1 litre or more takes up more table and cupboard space than a small serving jar when you’re only serving breakfast for one. Le Parfait also warns that repeatedly opening and closing the Super jar for bulk storage can damage it.

    Choose a jar to suit the amount you’ll serve at once, and keep the rest well sealed in a dry place.

  • Throwing away the packaging after decanting

    You could lose the best-before date, ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles.

    Keep the original packaging, or note down the product name, best-before date, ingredients and allergen information.

Relevant brands to consider

De Ruijter

This is the brand of the bread topping, not the glass jar. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information suggests using it as a bread topping, as well as on rusks and stirred through yoghurt.
  • The product doesn’t come in a glass jar. The packaging lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, so keep this information if you decant the sprinkles.

Kilner

Kilner offers glass clip-top jars in sizes including 125 ml and 1 litre, for a small serving or a larger quantity of dry goods.

  • According to Kilner, its clip-top range has an airtight seal with a rubber gasket.
  • This description from the brand doesn’t show how long crushed aniseed sprinkles will keep in the jar. Check the seal and store the product somewhere dry.

WECK

According to WECK, its Tulip range includes jars of 200 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre, which the brand also recommends for dry food.

  • The jars described come with a glass lid, rubber ring and clips. WECK also highlights the wide opening of the 500 ml Tulip jar.
  • Check which size and closure components are included with the jar you choose.

Le Parfait

Le Parfait specifies that its Super clip-top jar is available in a 250 ml size, with a diameter of 70 mm.

  • The stated capacity and diameter help you work out how much space it will take up on the table or in the cupboard.
  • Le Parfait advises against using the Super range for bulk storage where the jar will be opened and closed repeatedly, as this could damage it.

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Frequently asked questions

Will a 270 g pack fit in a 250 ml jar?

You can’t tell from these two measurements alone: grams indicate weight, while millilitres indicate the jar’s capacity. Choose 125–250 ml for a small serving on the table, rather than assuming the whole pack will fit.

Does a jar for crushed aniseed sprinkles need to be airtight?

A well-sealed jar is a sensible choice if you’re storing the sprinkles in it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises sealing opened packaging properly and storing it in a dry place. If your jar has a sealing ring, check that it’s intact too.

Can I use a decorative glass jar?

Only use a jar intended for food contact if it will come into direct contact with crushed aniseed sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the Dutch requirements for articles intended for this purpose.

What information should I keep when I decant crushed aniseed sprinkles?

Keep the original packaging, or store the product name, best-before date, ingredients and allergen information alongside the jar. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles. Check the packaging of the product you’re actually using.