For anyone using flakes as a topping
For bread, yoghurt or porridge, you can choose from dark, milk, white or mixed chocolate flakes. Whichever type you prefer, check the ingredients on the packaging too.
Who are chocolate flakes for?
For anyone checking allergens or ingredients
Check the exact product for ingredients such as milk, lactose and soya. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods; the information varies by product.
For anyone looking for a pack to use more than once
Check the net weight and how you can buy the product. The varieties reviewed don’t all come in the same pack size; Lidl says its 300 g milk chocolate flakes are available in store only.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to use chocolate flakes as a bread topping or a sprinkle, then choose the flavour and exact pack. A box of chocolates is a different product if you’re shopping for a gift.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Using them during your morning break | Decide whether you want to add flakes to bread, yoghurt or porridge. Check the nutritional information on the pack you choose. | For my morning break, I’m looking for something to sprinkle over bread or yoghurt, not a chocolate snack to eat on its own. Around 37% of consumers prioritise this way of using them. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the allergen information for the exact product; milk, lactose and soya are worth checking. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging before choosing my flakes. This is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Flavour and type of chocolate | Choose from dark, milk, white or a mix. Compare the stated cocoa percentage only for products that provide this information. | The main thing for me is finding a chocolate flavour I enjoy on bread or yoghurt. This is the most important factor when choosing for around 27% of consumers. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the net weight and whether you can buy the variety you want online or in store only. | As I use flakes regularly, I’m looking for a pack I can finish and a convenient way to buy it. This is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming flakes are meant to be eaten on their own as a snack
Albert Heijn and Jumbo classify chocolate flakes as sweet bread toppings or sprinkles. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, many products sold as snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat.
Decide how you want to eat the flakes and check the nutritional information for the exact variety, even if you’re only using a small amount as a topping.
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Going by the word ‘dark’ alone
Dark describes the type of chocolate, not the full nutritional content or allergen information. PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes contain 63,8 g of sugars and 9,4 g of saturated fat per 100 g; De Ruijter Royaal contains soya and may contain milk.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
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Forgetting about pack size and where it’s sold
A 300 g pack won’t suit everyone’s rate of use. Lidl also says its reviewed milk chocolate flakes are available in store only.
Check how much you’re likely to use and where you can buy the variety you’ve chosen.
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Confusing chocolate flakes with a gift box
Chocolate flakes are sprinkles or a bread topping, not the same product as a box of chocolates.
Look for chocolate flakes if you want a topping; choose a box of chocolates if you’re looking for a chocolate gift.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers dark, milk, white and mixed chocolate flakes, among other varieties.
- The Royaal variety states that it contains at least 40% cocoa solids.
- Royaal contains soya and may contain milk; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS has its own-brand dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack.
- The product information lists nutritional values per 100 g and a Nutri-Score E.
- The product may contain milk and lactose, despite carrying a vegan label; check the allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own brand offers 300 g packs of dark, milk and duo-mix flakes.
- You can choose from different types of chocolate in this product range.
- Check the ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information for the specific flavour you want to buy.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in a 300 g milk or dark variety.
- The listing distinguishes between milk and dark chocolate.
- Check the packaging of the variety you choose for ingredients and allergen information.
Lidl
Lidl lists 300 g milk chocolate flakes on its product page without a separate brand name.
- The product page states the type of chocolate and the pack size.
- Lidl says this product is available in store only; check the packaging information there.
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Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate flakes meant to be eaten on their own during your morning break?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo classify chocolate flakes as sweet bread toppings or sprinkles. If you have them during your morning break, consider how they fit with what you’re eating and check the nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Should I check sugar and fat levels in dark chocolate flakes too?
Yes. ‘Dark’ doesn’t tell you the full nutritional content. PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes contain 63,8 g of sugars and 9,4 g of saturated fat per 100 g; check the values for the variety you choose.
Where can I check the allergens in chocolate flakes?
Check the label on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. The De Ruijter Royaal variety reviewed contains soya and may contain milk; milk and lactose are listed as possible allergens for the PLUS dark variety reviewed.
Is a box of chocolates the same as chocolate flakes?
No. Chocolate flakes are sold as a bread topping or sprinkles. If you’re looking for chocolate to give as a gift, choose a box of chocolates rather than assuming flakes are the same product.