If you’re short on table space
If the table is already full of board games, cards and glasses, you can put a small amount of sprinkles in a compact, food-safe jar. There’s no need for a large storage jar.
Which set-up works best for you?
If you want to share one jar of toppings
If you’d rather not keep passing a packet around, a jar of around 1 litre offers a good middle ground for sharing. IKEA Netherlands lists a KORKEN storage jar in this size; how many portions of sprinkles it holds depends on what you put in it.
If you also want to store supplies
If you host game nights regularly, consider keeping your supplies in a larger jar and putting only the amount you need on the table. Choose a jar designed for food storage and follow the storage advice on the sprinkles packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much space the sprinkles can take up while you’re playing, and whether the jar is mainly for serving or storage. Whatever you choose, check that both the jar and its lid are suitable for contact with food.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Table space | Compare the capacity and external dimensions; check that the jar will stand securely among your games and other items. | If cards and drinks already take up a lot of room, I want to be able to put sprinkles on the table without getting in the way of the game. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a compact table set-up. |
| Capacity for sharing | Decide how much you want to serve at once; don’t assume litres correspond to a fixed number of portions. | I want to pass one jar around rather than keep opening a packet. Around 30% of consumers give shared serving capacity top priority. |
| Storage | Check the capacity and how much cupboard space you have; follow the storage information on the packaging for opened sprinkles. | For regular game nights, I want to be able to store sprinkles away from the gaming table too. Storage convenience matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Seeing what’s inside | Check whether you can see the contents and whether the jar is specifically designed for food storage. | When I have several toppings, I want to see at a glance what’s in each jar. Around 10% of consumers put organisation and presentation first. |
Common mistakes
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Using a decorative glass jar for food
The fact that a jar is made of glass doesn’t tell you whether it and its lid are suitable for direct contact with sprinkles.
Choose a product sold as a storage jar or food container, or one that is clearly intended for contact with food.
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Assuming litres equal a fixed number of portions
The shape of the sprinkles and the way you fill the jar affect how much it holds. Capacity, therefore, isn’t a promise of a certain number of portions.
Choose a size to suit how you’ll use it. If you’re unsure, try filling it with one packet first to see how much space you need.
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Always putting the storage jar in the middle of the table
A larger jar gives you room to store supplies, but it also takes up more space alongside board games and snacks.
For serving, put only the amount you need in a smaller jar and store the rest separately.
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Assuming a sealed jar determines how long the sprinkles will keep
A jar doesn’t replace the storage and shelf-life information on the chocolate sprinkles packaging.
Check the packaging and follow the storage advice for that product, even after you’ve transferred the sprinkles to a jar.
Brands and shops to help you compare
These listings can help you compare packets of sprinkles with the jar you want to use; they don’t indicate which glass jars the brands or shops recommend.
De Ruijter
Chocolate sprinkles in a range of varieties and packet sizes.
- Albert Heijn lists varieties in 200 and 240 g sizes, among others; compare the packet you buy with the space in your jar.
- The packet weight doesn’t tell you how much of those sprinkles will fit in a jar of a particular capacity.
Albert Heijn
A retailer whose online listings include several De Ruijter sprinkles.
- The product listings let you compare varieties and packet weights.
- Check the range at the shop where you do your food shopping separately.
Jumbo
A retailer with own-brand sprinkles and other brands in its online range.
- Jumbo lists its own-brand milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packets.
- Don’t choose your jar based on that weight alone: it doesn’t tell you how much room the sprinkles will need.
Lidl
A retailer with a listing for a 300 g packet of milk chocolate sprinkles.
- On 6 October 2026, Lidl Netherlands stated that this product was only available in store.
- Check the range at your local store before using the packet as a guide.
ALDI / Kiekeboe
ALDI lists 300 g packets of Kiekeboe milk and dark chocolate sprinkles.
- The listed packet weight is useful when deciding how many sprinkles to buy.
- Separately consider which jar size will work best for the way you plan to serve them.
PLUS
A retailer listing its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packets.
- PLUS lists 300 g packets of dark chocolate sprinkles, among other products.
- The packet doesn’t automatically tell you how much space the sprinkles will take up once transferred.
Glass jars and food storage containers at Joybuy
These products come in different sizes for serving sprinkles at the table or storing them. The selection includes food storage containers as well as glass storage jars, so consider the shape if you want to serve sprinkles straight from the packet at the table.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
For anyone who mainly wants to store sprinkles and put only some of them on the gaming table.
- Transparent glass jar with a stated capacity of 1.7 l.
- A large jar can take up a lot of space on a busy gaming table; its capacity doesn’t guarantee a particular number of portions.
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5five transparent glass storage container, 0.53 l
An option for a small amount of sprinkles when space beside the games is limited.
- Stated capacity: 0.53 l.
- This is a storage container rather than a traditional storage jar; consider whether its shape will make it easy to scoop from.
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Alpina glass food storage container set, 12-piece, 3 sizes, green
Worth considering if you want to store different amounts of sprinkles separately and put one of the containers on the table.
- The product name specifies glass, three sizes and a 12-piece set.
- Before buying, check exactly how many containers and lids are included; the stated set size isn’t clear.
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PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip-top lids, 2 × 700 ml
With two separate jars, you can put two different types of sprinkles on the table, for example.
- Set of two transparent jars, each 700 ml, with a silicone seal and clip-top fastening.
- Check the cleaning instructions for both the jars and lids: the product information gives conflicting advice about dishwasher use.
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JORDAN&JUDY Black Snap-Lock glass food storage container set, 10-piece
A set for anyone who wants to store larger and smaller amounts of sprinkles separately; consider whether you’ll need several containers for game night.
- The product name specifies five 1040 ml containers and five 370 ml containers, made from borosilicate glass.
- These are food storage containers rather than one serving jar. Before use, check how the containers and lids should be cleaned.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use any glass jar for chocolate sprinkles?
No. Choose a jar designed for contact with food, including all the parts that touch the sprinkles. The European Commission sets out EU rules for materials that come into contact with food; a decorative glass jar isn’t suitable for food storage simply because it’s made of glass.
What size jar is handy for game night?
Around 0.5 litres works well for a compact serving set-up, while around 1 litre is a good starting point for one shared jar. Larger sizes of 1.6 to 2 litres are mainly worth considering if you also want to store supplies. IKEA Netherlands and HEMA list jars in these sizes; neither capacity corresponds to a fixed number of portions of sprinkles.
What should I do with opened sprinkles after the game?
Follow the shelf-life and storage information on the packaging, even if you put the sprinkles in a jar. Use a clean, dry jar designed for contact with food when transferring them; the Voedingscentrum also provides storage advice for chocolate sprinkles.