For a festival table, choose a smaller glass jar if you want to display aniseed sprinkles and serve them in small quantities. Keep a larger, sealable jar behind the table as a refill supply. If you’re also bringing prepared snacks, choose a food container that the manufacturer describes as leakproof. Check the cleaning and temperature instructions for each model, and read the current allergen label on the sprinkles before serving.
You want to display aniseed sprinkles for guests to add to rusks, yoghurt or cupcakes, without putting a large storage jar among the dishes. A smaller jar that’s easy to scoop from suits this set-up. De Ruijter recommends these uses for its aniseed sprinkles.
You want to keep a sealed supply of aniseed sprinkles behind the table and may also be bringing other dishes. Bear in mind that a jar for dry goods and a food container for transport won’t necessarily offer the same uses.
You want guests to be able to see what’s in the serving jar and which scoop to use. De Ruijter’s pink-and-white and crushed aniseed sprinkles list wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the label on the variety you’re serving.
First decide whether the jar will mainly sit on the table, serve as a refill supply or also need to travel with you. Then compare the closure, opening and care instructions for the specific model.
Choose this if: you want guests to see the aniseed sprinkles and prefer to put small quantities on the table at a time.
The trade-off: you’ll need to refill the jar more often.
Choose this if: you want to keep dry aniseed sprinkles sealed behind the serving table; IKEA describes its 2-litre KORKEN jar as suitable for dry food.
The trade-off: a larger glass jar takes up more space and is less convenient to handle on the table.
Choose this if: you want to take prepared snacks as well as aniseed sprinkles in a sealed container; IKEA describes its leakproof 3.1-litre IKEA 365+ container as suitable for storing and transporting food.
The trade-off: a wide container isn’t necessarily handy for sprinkling loose aniseed sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Visible serving | Check the capacity and whether the opening is wide enough for the scoop you want to use. 500 ml and approximately 1-litre jars give you an idea of smaller sizes; they’re not fixed serving-size recommendations. | I want guests to see straight away which aniseed sprinkles are on offer, without putting out a large amount at once. For around 31% of consumers, table presentation comes first. |
| Sealing and transport | Check whether the manufacturer describes the closure as airtight or leakproof for your intended use, and how to clean the seal. | If I move the jar while setting up or take dishes with me, having the right seal matters most. Around 31% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Refill capacity | Compare the capacity in litres with the space available behind the table. IKEA specifies its 2-litre KORKEN jar for dry food. | I’d rather keep a larger supply behind the table than leave a packet next to the rusks. For around 23% of consumers, refilling is the first consideration. |
| Care and allergens | Read the cleaning and temperature instructions for the jar, lid and ring separately. Also check the current allergen label on the aniseed sprinkles. | I want to keep the jar and scoop together and know how to clean every part before serving. This is the most important consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
A lid on its own doesn’t tell you whether a jar is airtight for storing dry goods or leakproof during transport. IKEA explicitly describes these features for the KORKEN and IKEA 365+ models in question; they don’t automatically apply to other jars.
Check the stated closure type for your intended use and read how to clean the seal or lid.
IKEA specifies a maximum temperature difference of 50 °C for KORKEN. For the IKEA 365+ food container, IKEA says the glass part is oven-safe, but the lid isn’t.
Follow the temperature instructions for the exact model and treat the jar and lid as separate parts.
The pink-and-white and crushed De Ruijter varieties we checked list wheat and cereals containing gluten. If the aniseed sprinkles are on the table as a decoration, guests won’t necessarily be able to see this information.
Read the label on the variety you’ve bought before the event, clearly identify what’s in the jar and keep a clean scoop beside it.
Aniseed sprinkles for bread toppings and decoration, including for rusks, yoghurt and cupcakes. The pink-and-white and crushed varieties are different products.
The 2-litre KORKEN is a glass jar for dry goods; the 3.1-litre IKEA 365+ food container has a different shape and is also designed for storing and transporting food.
Lidl describes a glass storage jar of approximately 1 litre for dry food: a size to compare with a smaller table jar.
Albert Heijn provides product information about De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles. A 500 ml glass storage jar on its product page is a useful reference for a compact size.
These glass storage jars and food containers come in different sizes for displaying, storing or transporting food. A food storage box won’t necessarily be as handy as a jar guests can use to scoop loose aniseed sprinkles from. Compare the opening with the set-up you have in mind.
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Two separate jars can be useful if you want to put aniseed sprinkles and another dry topping on the table separately.
The product name describes glass jars with a silicone seal and clamp closure. The dishwasher information is contradictory, so check the care instructions for this version before washing the jars.
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The combination of small and larger food containers is worth considering if you want to store or transport different portions. Before using one on the table, check that the opening is suitable for your scoop.
The product name specifies five 370 ml and five 1040 ml containers made from borosilicate glass, with sealable lids. Read the instructions for cleaning both the containers and lids.
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This larger size could be used to keep a visible supply beside or behind the serving table. Check that the jar will fit where you plan to put it.
The product name specifies a clear 1.7-litre glass jar with a stainless steel lid. Check the closure separately if airtight storage or leakproof transport is important to you.
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This box shape is better suited to a small sealed portion than a tall shaker jar. Check whether you can easily scoop loose aniseed sprinkles out with the scoop you plan to use.
The product name specifies borosilicate glass and a capacity of 620 ml. If you heat it, follow the instructions for each part; remove the plastic lid before using the glass box in an oven or microwave.
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Three separate jars can help you display different dry toppings separately. Compare the capacity of each jar with the space on your serving table before choosing your set-up.
The product name describes the jars as airtight. Check the capacity, closure and care instructions for the version you buy.
A smaller jar that you refill regularly is handy if you only want to serve a limited amount of aniseed sprinkles at a time. 500 ml and approximately 1-litre jars give you an idea of smaller sizes; the 2-litre KORKEN jar is a useful comparison for a larger dry refill supply. None of these capacities is a fixed serving-size recommendation.
It depends on the model and the component. According to IKEA, the glass part of the KORKEN jar is dishwasher-safe, but the rubber seal must be washed by hand. Lidl describes its SILVERCREST jar as dishwasher-safe without the wooden lid. So be sure to check the instructions for the seal or lid too.
Only if the instructions for the specific model allow it. IKEA recommends preheating KORKEN with warm tap water and specifies a maximum temperature difference of 50 °C. For the IKEA 365+ food container, IKEA says the glass part is oven-safe, but the lid isn’t.
The pink-and-white and crushed varieties we checked list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Before serving, read the current label on the exact variety you’ve bought; ingredients and allergen information can change.
