Home bakers who use only a little topping
If you occasionally decorate a cake or small bake, the pack size may matter more than the name ‘mini’. Albert Heijn lists bakes as one way to use De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar.
Who is this for?
Anyone serving cake with a particular flavour
For cake to enjoy with a coffee, you can choose from dark, milk and white chocolate flakes, as well as mixed toppings. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list these kinds of options; consider which product form you want on your cake.
Shoppers who need to check ingredients
If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, not just the flavour name. De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar’s online ingredients list includes milk ingredients and soya lecithin.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a mix or chocolate flakes only. Then compare the pack size with how much you expect to use on your cake. If you want individual portions, look for specific information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and serving size | Check the net weight and separately confirm whether portions or serving instructions are given. | If I only decorate cake occasionally, I don’t want to buy more than I expect to use. Around 31% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount. |
| How the cake is finished | Check whether the product contains flakes only or is a mix with chocolate sprinkles. | If I want a visible layer of flakes, I don’t want to pick up a mixed topping. Around 23% of consumers focus on the finish they want for their cake. |
| Flavour and appearance | Compare the exact variety, such as dark, milk, white or mixed, and read the ingredients list. | If I want the topping to match the flavour or look of my cake, that’s my first consideration. This applies to around 23% of consumers. |
| Packaging and leftovers | Compare pack sizes and check the best-before date. | If I use only a little topping, I want to consider how much will be left after my coffee break. Around 23% of consumers give this top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means individually portioned
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar is described as a 140 g pack containing chocolate sprinkles and flakes. This description doesn’t say that it contains individual portion sachets or a set amount per serving.
If precise portioning is important to you, check the pack for the number of individual portions or serving guidance.
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Buying a mix when you only want flakes
Chocolate sprinkles and flakes are different product forms, so a mix gives your cake a different finish from a product made up of flakes only.
Read the product description before choosing. If you want flakes only on your cake, look specifically for chocolate flakes.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour name
Ingredients can vary between varieties. De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar’s online ingredients list includes milk ingredients and soya lecithin.
Before using the product, check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists several De Ruijter flakes; Jumbo also lists 140 g packs of Kleintjes Strooibaar.
- Options include dark, milk and white chocolate flakes, as well as a Kleintjes product combining chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
- ‘Kleintjes’ doesn’t confirm that the product contains individual portions or mini flakes only. Check the ingredients of your chosen variety too.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand chocolate flakes for anyone looking for flakes rather than a mixed topping.
- Jumbo’s range includes dark and milk chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
- A 300 g pack isn’t individually portioned, so consider how much you’ll actually use.
Venz
Jumbo lists, among other products, 200 g packs of Venz Rimboe Tiger milk/vanilla flakes.
- The milk/vanilla variety mentioned offers a different flavour combination from flakes with a milk chocolate flavour alone.
- The product name doesn’t tell you whether the flakes are individually portioned or how large they are.
Products for different toppings
This selection includes flakes and similar toppings for anyone choosing how to finish a cake. Look out for the difference between flakes only and a mixed topping; product names don’t confirm that the contents are individually portioned mini servings.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk, 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for milk chocolate flakes as a topping. The pack contains 200 g; check separately for serving guidance if portions matter to you.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
For anyone considering a mixed flake topping rather than a single type of flake. The pack contains 200 g; check the exact ingredients and allergen information on the label.
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Venz Chocolate Sprinkles and Sprinkles with Vanilla Flavour, 400 g
For anyone considering chocolate sprinkles with a vanilla flavour. This is a 400 g pack; check that the product form is right for you if you specifically want flakes on your cake.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure, 390 g
For anyone looking for a dark chocolate topping. The pack contains 390 g; don’t assume from the name that it contains flakes or individual portions.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes, 200 g
For anyone looking for cocoa flakes in a 200 g pack. To get the finish you want for your cake, check the product form and serving guidance on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are mini flakes always individually portioned?
No, the name ‘mini’ doesn’t confirm that the product comes in individual portions. De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar is described as a 140 g pack containing chocolate sprinkles and flakes; check the packaging for portion sizes or serving guidance.
Can I use sprinkles to finish a cake for a coffee break?
Albert Heijn lists bakes as one way to use De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar. If you want to use a different product, check the description and choose between a mix and flakes only, depending on the finish you’re after.
What should I check when choosing a variety because of allergens?
Check the label on the exact pack before using the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods; De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar’s online ingredients list includes milk ingredients and soya lecithin.