If you mainly want to serve small portions of Gestampte Muisjes at the table, choose a compact jar you can refill. If you also want to use the same jar for storage, look for a lid that closes securely. Check that the jar and any parts that come into contact with the product are suitable for food contact. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is sold in a 270 g pack and should be stored in a dry place. However, the pack weight doesn’t tell you the jar capacity in millilitres, so try one pack in a jar before buying several.
If you want to serve Gestampte Muisjes where everyone can see them without putting out a large storage jar, a compact jar is best suited to serving. Try pouring or spooning out the amount you’d like from a 270 g pack before buying a set of jars.
If you want one jar to do both jobs, a suitable seal matters more than the glass alone. Also check that the jar, lid and any seal are suitable for food contact.
If you use a jar to sell or offer samples of Gestampte Muisjes loose, make sure allergen information is easy to access. According to Jumbo’s product information, the product contains wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires information about allergens present in unpackaged foods.
First decide whether the jar will stay on the table or be put away after serving. Then check the lid and try out how much you want to fill it with; the pack weight alone won’t tell you the jar’s capacity in millilitres.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping it dry | Check that the jar and any parts that come into contact with the contents are suitable for food contact, and check the lid’s sealing specification. | If I’m putting leftovers away in the same jar, I want it to be food-safe and close securely. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| How much to serve | Choose between a small serving portion and room for more; try filling the jar with a pack before buying several. | I want a manageable amount on the table, but I also want to know how often I’ll need to refill it. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration the highest priority. |
| Displaying the contents | Check how clearly you can see the contents and whether the lid is also suitable for what you plan to do with the jar after serving. | When the jar is on the table, I want to see what’s inside without having to keep opening it. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, a pack of De Ruijter contains 270 g of Gestampte Muisjes. That weight doesn’t tell you how much space the contents will take up in a jar. If the jar is too small, you’ll need to refill it or leave some in the original pack.
Try filling your chosen jar with one pack and leave enough room to spoon or pour from it before buying several.
A lid doesn’t automatically make a jar suitable for storing food in a sealed container. IKEA, for example, states that the lid on the 1.9 l VARDAGEN jar is not airtight.
If you want to use the jar to store the product in a dry place after serving, check the sealing specification for that exact model.
When selling unpackaged food or offering samples, customers must have access to information about allergens present. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Keep the original product information to hand and make sure customers can check the allergen details before buying, for example by displaying them next to the jar or at a clearly signposted information point.
This product information helps you distinguish between pack weight, jar capacity and lid type. A stated jar capacity doesn’t confirm that one pack of Gestampte Muisjes will fit inside.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is the product you want to serve or store here. Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack and advises storing the product in a dry place.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes 250 ml and 500 ml glass storage jars as examples of compact sizes.
IKEA describes two different uses: the IKEA 365+ 1.2 l storage jar with a hermetic seal, and the larger 1.9 l VARDAGEN jar in clear glass.
No. Check that the jar and any parts that come into contact with the contents are intended for food contact. The European Commission states that EU rules apply to food contact materials. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also outlines the applicable Dutch rules for articles intended to come into contact with food.
Work out the jar capacity by trying it out rather than relying on the pack weight. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes comes in a 270 g pack, but the volume you need also depends on the shape of the jar and how much room you want to leave for spooning or pouring.
That depends on the lid on the exact model. IKEA states that the lid on the 1.9 l clear-glass VARDAGEN jar is not airtight. Bear this in mind if you want to put Gestampte Muisjes away to keep dry after serving.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, customers must be able to get information about allergens present before buying unpackaged food. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Make sure this information is still available when you serve the product from a jar.
