For a small portion of Dutch aniseed sprinkles to serve on the coffee table, choose a compact glass storage jar with a lid. If you want to keep any leftovers in the same jar after your coffee break, pay particular attention to the seal and keep the sprinkles dry. Try filling the jar first to check whether a whole pack will fit: the pack weight in grams won’t tell you how many millilitres of capacity you need.
If you only want to serve a portion of Dutch aniseed sprinkles during your coffee break, a handy-sized jar is ideal. Clear glass lets you see what’s inside; try filling it first to find the right size for your portion.
If you have any sprinkles left over, the seal matters. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise keeping the relevant De Ruijter varieties dry. So check how your chosen jar seals, not just how it looks.
If you plan to reuse it for other dry goods, it’s important to check the cleaning instructions for each part. IKEA says the glass of its KORKEN jar is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber seal should be washed by hand.
First, decide whether the jar only needs to hold a portion for the table or whether you’ll also use it to store any leftovers. Then consider its size and how to care for it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Seal and keeping contents dry | Check which type of seal the manufacturer specifies and how to clean any sealing ring. | If I want to keep the sprinkles after my coffee break, I want a jar that seals well and keeps the contents dry. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Size for the table | Compare the capacity in ml with the portion you want to serve, and try filling a new jar before you buy. | For a small coffee table, I want a jar that’s easy to set down, without assuming that the whole pack will fit. Around 30% of consumers give this table portion the highest priority. |
| Cleaning and reuse | Read the care instructions for the glass, lid and any ring separately, and check that the jar is intended for food use. | If I want to use the jar for other dry goods later, it needs to be easy to clean as part of my routine. This matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
IKEA lists its KORKEN storage jar as having a capacity of 0.5 l and an airtight seal; HEMA offers glass storage jars with lids in 470 ml and 1,000 ml sizes. In this case, an airtight seal is a feature that IKEA specifies for that particular model, not a standard feature of every jar with a lid. None of these capacities tells you on its own whether a whole pack of Dutch aniseed sprinkles will fit.
A decorative glass jar isn’t automatically suitable for direct contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that products intended for this purpose must meet certain requirements in the Netherlands.
Check with the manufacturer or retailer whether the jar is sold as a food storage container; don’t assume it’s suitable just because it’s made of glass.
Jumbo lists packs of Dutch aniseed sprinkles weighing 270 g and 330 g, among others, while jar capacities are given in ml or l. The weight of the pack doesn’t tell you exactly how much space the sprinkles will take up in a jar.
If you want to decant a whole pack, check in advance whether your variety will fit in the jar you’ve chosen. You could also serve a smaller portion at the table and store the rest somewhere dry.
IKEA says the glass of its KORKEN jar is dishwasher-safe, but the seal must be washed by hand.
Before buying and cleaning the jar, read the instructions for each part of the specific model.
The De Ruijter varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain gluten-containing cereals and wheat. Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties or packs.
Before serving, check the current packaging of the Dutch aniseed sprinkles you’re actually using.
Jumbo lists several De Ruijter varieties of Dutch aniseed sprinkles, including crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs and coloured varieties in 330 g packs.
The listing for De Ruijter pink and white Dutch aniseed sprinkles specifies a 280 g pack.
Jumbo’s Dutch aniseed sprinkles category features several De Ruijter varieties, including crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.
PLUS lists De Ruijter crushed Dutch aniseed sprinkles in 270 g packs, as well as blue and white sprinkles in 330 g packs.
Yes. For the relevant De Ruijter varieties, Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise keeping the sprinkles dry. If you want to leave them in the same jar after serving, check how the jar seals.
No. A pack weight in grams doesn’t tell you how much space the sprinkles will take up in a jar. For example, Jumbo lists 270 g and 330 g packs, while IKEA and HEMA give jar capacities in litres or millilitres. If it matters to your choice, try your sprinkles in the jar to see whether a whole pack will fit.
First check whether the jar is intended for contact with food; you can’t assume it is just because it’s made of glass. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the requirements for products intended for food contact in the Netherlands.
It depends on the model and the part. IKEA says the glass of its KORKEN storage jar is dishwasher-safe, but the seal should be washed by hand. Follow the instructions for the jar you choose.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’re actually serving. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product listings we checked mention gluten-containing cereals and wheat, but the current packaging is the best guide to what you’re putting on the table.
