People who want to keep breakfast savoury
If the topping itself needs to be savoury, you’ll want something other than chocolate flakes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as hummus, cottage cheese and 30+ cheese for bread.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of a sweet chocolate touch
You want to add chocolate flakes to bread, yoghurt or porridge. Bear in mind that the flakes reviewed are sold as sweet sandwich toppings or sprinkles, not as savoury toppings.
Shoppers who need to check ingredients
If you have a food allergy, the exact variant matters more than the brand or flavour name alone. The allergen information for the De Ruijter variants reviewed differs between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether a savoury topping is essential or whether you’re deliberately looking for something sweet. If ingredients or allergens are a deciding factor for you, check the packaging of the variant you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to most |
|---|---|---|
| Savoury flavour | Choose a savoury topping if sweet toppings don’t suit your breakfast; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as hummus and cottage cheese. | I want to keep breakfast savoury and am not looking for chocolate as a substitute for a topping. For around 45% of consumers, this savoury choice would be the main priority. |
| Sweet topping | For flakes, compare the exact flavour variant and nutritional information per 100 g; don’t treat chocolates as the same type of product. | If I’m looking for flakes to put on bread or use as a topping, I’m deliberately choosing a sweet flavour. This would be the main reason for choosing for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging you choose, including any warnings about traces. | If I have a food allergy, I want to be able to assess the exact variant before using it. This would be the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing flakes or chocolates when breakfast needs to be savoury
The chocolate flakes reviewed are listed by retailers as sweet sandwich toppings or sprinkles. A box of chocolates is also for a different occasion than flakes to put on bread.
Decide whether you’re looking for a savoury topping, a sweet addition or a gift before comparing products.
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Assuming the nutritional values for one variant apply to all flakes
Jumbo lists 63.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Chocolade Vlokken Puur 300 g. This figure applies to that variant, not every flavour or brand.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging of the variants you’re actually considering.
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Relying on the product name alone if you have an allergy
For De Ruijter Feestvlokken 200 g, Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, with a warning that the product may contain milk. Another variant may be labelled differently.
Before using the product, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you’ve bought.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
The Dutch supermarket ranges reviewed include De Ruijter milk flakes and Feestvlokken, among other products.
- Several chocolate flake variants give you options if you’re deliberately looking for a sweet topping.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variant; the flakes reviewed are not savoury toppings.
Venz
The flake ranges reviewed at Albert Heijn and Jumbo include Venz products such as milk and vanilla combinations.
- Worth considering if you want to explore different sweet flavour combinations.
- Check the nutritional and allergen information for each variant; the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you enough.
Choca
In the Dutch ranges reviewed, Choca is listed with Vlokken and Vlokmix products.
- A brand to consider when comparing sweet flake variants or mixes.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you choose.
Jumbo
The Jumbo range reviewed includes own-brand variants such as Chocolade Vlokken Puur and Melk.
- For Chocolade Vlokken Puur, Jumbo lists a 300 g pack and nutritional information per 100 g.
- This information applies to the variant named; compare other flavours using their own packaging.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in 300 g milk and dark chocolate variants.
- Another option to consider if you’re looking for sweet chocolate flakes.
- Check the packaging of the variant you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Savoury toppings at Joybuy
This product selection reflects the search for a savoury breakfast topping: hummus is an alternative to sweet chocolate flakes or chocolates.
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Chtoura Garden Hummus Tahina 430 g Turkish
An option to consider if you’re looking for hummus at breakfast instead of sweet chocolate flakes.
430 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate flakes suitable for a savoury breakfast?
Not if the topping itself needs to be savoury: the flakes reviewed are sold as sweet sandwich toppings or sprinkles. For savoury toppings, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as hummus and cottage cheese for bread.
Can I compare a box of chocolates with flakes for bread?
Not as the same type of purchase. First decide whether you’re looking for a gift or a breakfast topping; if you’re deliberately choosing a sweet topping, you can then compare different flake variants.
How do I check allergens in chocolate flakes?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling on packaging; also look out for any warnings that a product may contain an allergen.
How should I store chocolate flakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. The De Ruijter and Jumbo variants reviewed advise storing the product in a cool, dry place; also check the use-by date on your own pack.