Choose a smaller glass jar if you want to serve a measured portion of chocolate sprinkles after exercise; for a shared supply, a larger jar with a tight-fitting lid is a better choice. For both, check that the jar and lid are suitable for food contact, and keep an eye on the portion size, sugars and allergens in your chosen chocolate sprinkles.
If you want to add some chocolate sprinkles to yoghurt, porridge or bread after exercise, a jar that makes it easy to take a portion is more practical than a large storage jar on the table. Voedingscentrum gives the average sugar content as 9.4 g per 15 g of chocolate sprinkles; check the label for the nutritional information of your chosen variety.
If several people use the same chocolate sprinkles, a larger jar with a tight-fitting lid can mean less frequent refilling. A clear jar lets you see how much is left. IKEA Netherlands lists glass storage jars in a range of sizes, including jars with a capacity of more than a litre.
If you transfer your chocolate sprinkles into a glass jar, keep the label with it so you can tell which variety is inside. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens, and lactose as potentially present, in De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur; check the information for the product you use.
First decide whether the jar is for a portion to serve at the table or for storing a supply between snack times. Then check that it is suitable for food contact, how well it seals and the information on the chocolate sprinkles packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienic storage | Check that both the jar and lid are suitable for food contact, and that the seal is suitable for storing an opened supply. | If I transfer the contents of a packet, I want to use a clean jar and be able to seal the supply between uses. Safe storage is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Portion size and serving | Compare the capacity and opening with the amount you want to put on the table, and consider how often you want to refill it. | After exercise, I want to be able to add chocolate sprinkles to my snack easily without putting the whole supply on the table. Portion-controlled serving takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the packaging, as well as the ingredients and allergens; keep this information with the jar. | I want to know which chocolate sprinkles I’m using and how much sugar my portion contains, even after transferring them to a jar. Around 30% of consumers consider this information a priority. |
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that substances from materials that come into contact with food can transfer to food. So check not just the glass, but also the lid and any seal.
Choose a jar intended for food storage, and use it clean, dry and undamaged.
Without the packaging, it’s easy to lose track of the best-before date, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions. This information relates to the specific chocolate sprinkles in the jar, not the jar itself.
Keep the original packaging, or make sure the product name, best-before date and allergens are clearly noted by the jar. Check the label again when you open a new packet.
A large jar can be useful for sharing, but it doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles to add to a single snack. Voedingscentrum gives the average sugar content as 9.4 g per 15 g of chocolate sprinkles.
Use a smaller serving jar or take the amount you want with a spoon; choose a storage jar based on the packet you need to fit inside.
A chocolate sprinkles brand with a range of chocolate varieties. Compare the packaging and label of the variety you want to store in the jar.
A chocolate sprinkles brand to include when comparing pack sizes and flavours.
A retailer offering its own-brand chocolate sprinkles as well as branded products; the packaging helps determine which jar size will work.
A retailer of glass storage jars in sizes suited to both smaller amounts and larger supplies.
A retailer of glass storage jars and clamp-lid jars for anyone who wants to keep a larger supply in view.
These glass jars are suitable for storing chocolate sprinkles between serving occasions. Choose the capacity and lid based on your packet, then decide separately how much to use for each snack.
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A set for anyone who wants to store dry chocolate sprinkles in separate, sealable jars.
Each jar has a capacity of 700 ml and comes with a lid, silicone seal and clips. Before use, check the cleaning instructions for the glass, ring and clips: the product information gives conflicting guidance on this.
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This larger size is an option if you want to store a shared supply of chocolate sprinkles in one jar.
The jar is transparent and has a stated capacity of 1.7 litres. Check whether the seal suits your storage needs; hand-washing is recommended for the lid.
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This set is ideal if you want to store dry chocolate sprinkles in several separate, sealable jars.
Before choosing, check the capacity of each jar and the size of the opening: these determine whether your packet will fit and how easily you can serve the chocolate sprinkles.
Yes. Use a clean, dry and undamaged jar and lid that are suitable for food contact. Keep the original packaging, or make sure the product name, allergens, storage instructions and best-before date are clearly noted by the jar.
Choose a smaller jar for an amount you want to put on the table and a larger one for a shared supply. First compare the weight and shape of your packet with the jar: a capacity in millilitres doesn’t tell you directly how many grams of chocolate sprinkles will fit inside. For example, Jumbo lists packs of 200 g De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur and 600 g Jumbo Milk Chocolate Sprinkles.
Consider how much you’re adding and the nutritional information for your chosen variety, as well as what else you’re eating. Voedingscentrum gives the average sugar content as 9.4 g per 15 g of chocolate sprinkles; check the ingredients, nutritional values and allergens on your packet’s label.
