Who is this choice important for?

Anyone who wants to serve neatly

You’re putting out a topping for several coffee guests and want to decide whether sprinkling it from a pack suits your table, or whether you’d prefer to dispense it from a bottle.

Anyone catering for different tastes

You’re looking for an amount that suits your group and want a choice of varieties such as dark, milk, white or a mix. Jumbo and Albert Heijn include these varieties in their ranges of flakes.

Anyone checking allergens for guests

Read the label on the variety you’ve chosen before serving it. For De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g, Jumbo lists soya and possible traces of milk.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to sprinkle dry flakes or dispense a topping from a bottle. If you choose flakes, pick a suitable amount and check the ingredients for the flavour you’re serving.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Neat serving Check whether the product is dry flakes to sprinkle or a liquid topping to dispense from a bottle. If I don’t want loose flakes on the table, I need to know which serving method suits my coffee table. Ease of dispensing is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Quantity Compare the net weight of the packs and choose a size that suits the number of guests. When I’m hosting several guests, I want to have enough flakes ready without buying more than I can use. Quantity is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Flavour and allergens Check the variety and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. If guests prefer different flavours or have an allergy, I want to know what I’m serving them. Ingredients and suitability matter most to around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing dry flakes with a topping in a squeeze bottle

    Chocolate flakes are a dry topping to sprinkle; liquid chocolate topping in a bottle is a different type of product. Instructions to press a pack of flakes closed after use don’t turn it into a dispensing bottle.

    Decide which type of product you want before buying, and check how it is dispensed from the packaging.

  • Serving a familiar flavour without reading the label

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. For De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g, Jumbo lists soya and possible traces of milk.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve to your guests.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo and Albert Heijn stock a range of De Ruijter flakes in different varieties.

  • There are dark, milk and white chocolate flakes to compare by flavour.
  • For De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g, Jumbo lists soya and possible traces of milk. Check the label of the variety you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers dark and milk chocolate flakes under its own brand.

  • The varieties shown come in 300 g packs.
  • Check the ingredients for each variety and make sure the packaging suits the way you want to serve it.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes mixed flakes, milk chocolate flakes and dark chocolate flakes.

  • The different varieties give you a choice of flavours for the coffee table.
  • For ingredients and allergen information, check the details for the specific variety on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I dispense chocolate flakes from a squeeze bottle?

Don’t assume you can with dry chocolate flakes: the flakes shown by Jumbo and Albert Heijn are products to sprinkle. If dispensing from a bottle is essential for you, check the product type and packaging. A liquid topping isn’t a variety of flakes with the same texture.

How should I store chocolate flakes after coffee?

Follow the storage and sealing instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken, Jumbo advises storing the product in a cool, dry place and carefully pressing the pack closed after use.

Should I check the allergens before serving flakes to guests?

Yes. Check the current packaging for the specific variety before serving it. For De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g, Jumbo lists soya and possible traces of milk; this doesn’t automatically apply to other flakes.

What label information is useful when comparing flakes?

Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen. According to Your Europe’s EU food labelling information, these details form part of the information required for pre-packed foods. Follow any special storage instructions too.