Abstract: The invention relates to a shaker comprising a reservoir (12) which is used to receive a product which is to be distributed, and a shaker opening (3) which is used to distribute the product which is to be distributed. The shaker opening (3) is defined by an at least partially surrounding shaker edge (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35) and is covered by a distribution aid (4). The shaker opening (3) is non-circular in shape and has a contour provided with at least one first area, which forms a longitudinal shaker edge (30, 31, 32), and at least one second area, which forms a short shaker edge (33, 34, 35). The inventive shaker is economical to produce and enables, not only a specific dosing but also as a generous distribution of the goods which are to be distributed.