If you serve chocolate flakes with coffee and cake
You want to put a small amount on the table in a jar that guests can serve themselves from easily. Afterwards, you can put any leftover flakes away again.
Who would find a jar useful?
If you regularly use an opened packet
You also use chocolate flakes on bread, in yoghurt, porridge or baking, and want a neat way to store an opened packet in a cool, dry place.
If you need to be able to check product information
If you decant different varieties, you’ll want to know which flakes are in each jar. Allergen information varies by product, so keep the label from the packet you’re using.
What should you look for when choosing one?
First decide whether you want to serve a portion or store an opened packet. Then check whether the jar is suitable for food contact and how you’ll keep the packet information with the flakes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving at the table | Check that the opening is suitable for the spoon you want to use and that the jar stands steadily. | If I’m only putting a few flakes out with coffee and cake, I want to be able to serve a small portion easily. For around 40% of consumers, serving at the table would be the main reason for choosing a jar. |
| Storing after opening | Check that it’s intended for food contact and that it seals properly. Measure using your own flakes to work out the capacity you need. | If I also use an opened packet for breakfast or baking, I want to be able to store the flakes neatly, following the storage advice on the packet. Storage would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Labels and allergens | Keep the original packaging or leave room for a label with the brand, variety, allergens and best-before date. | If I decant several varieties, I don’t want to have to guess what’s in each jar. For around 30% of consumers, retaining product information would be the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a jar size based on packet weight
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list packets of chocolate flakes weighing 200 g, 240 g and 300 g, among others. Those are weights, not the capacity a jar needs to have, so the jar may not hold as much as you expect.
Before choosing a size for a full packet, pour your own flakes into a measuring jug or try them in a jar.
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Decanting chocolate flakes without keeping the product information
The allergen information differs between the De Ruijter varieties listed by Jumbo. According to the relevant product page, plain chocolate flakes contain soya and may contain milk; wheat and cereals containing gluten are also listed for Vlokfeest Puur & Wit.
Keep the original packaging until the jar is empty, or label it with the brand, variety, allergens and best-before date. Check the information again with every new packet.
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Using a decorative jar without checking what it’s intended for
A jar that comes into direct contact with chocolate flakes must be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the Dutch rules for articles of this kind; a jar’s appearance tells you nothing about what it’s suitable for.
Check the product information or packaging for both the jar and the lid before putting loose flakes in them.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list several varieties of De Ruijter chocolate flakes.
- Their listings include packets weighing 200 g, 240 g and 300 g. Use the weight as a starting point, then measure your own packet.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variety. Check the label on the packet you’re decanting.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s chocolate flakes selection includes different brands, varieties and packet weights.
- The selection includes examples of packets weighing 200 g, 240 g and 300 g.
- The packet weight doesn’t tell you how many millilitres of loose flakes it contains. Try filling a jar with your own variety.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s online selection of chocolate flakes features De Ruijter varieties in different weights.
- The selection includes packets weighing 200 g, 240 g and 300 g, among others.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. Read the label on the packet you buy.
ALDI
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk and dark varieties.
- The listed packet weighs 300 g, which you can use as a guide when trying out a jar.
- Check which variety you’re buying and copy the information from that packet if you put the flakes in a jar.
Lidl
Lidl lists milk chocolate flakes in a 300 g packet.
- The listed weight can help you decide which packet to measure at home for a storage jar.
- This item is listed as a shop product. Check the product information on the packaging you buy.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Does a glass jar for chocolate flakes need to be suitable for food?
Yes. If the flakes come into direct contact with the jar or lid, choose a product intended for food contact. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, articles of this kind in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Check the product information to make sure both the jar and the lid are suitable.
What size jar do I need for a 200 g, 240 g or 300 g packet of chocolate flakes?
The weight of a packet doesn’t correspond to a set jar capacity in millilitres. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list chocolate flakes in these weights, while Action, for example, lists a 1,000 ml storage jar. That doesn’t tell you which packet will fit in the jar. Measure your own packet with a measuring jug or try filling a jar.
How should I store chocolate flakes after putting them in a jar?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. The De Ruijter Vlokken Puur and Royaal Chocoladevlokken listed by Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry place. When decanting, use an airtight jar intended for food contact, and keep the variety and best-before date with the flakes.