For dry flakes, don’t choose based on whether they come in a squeezy bottle: the product information describes them as a topping to sprinkle over items such as cakes, not as something to put in a squeezy bottle. For Christmas baking, choose the variety you want and a practical pack size. If allergies are a concern, check the label on that exact pack. For fine lines made with a liquid decoration, choose a different product.
If you want to finish cupcakes, biscuits or other baked treats with flakes, sprinkling them on is in line with how Joybuy describes using this dry topping. A squeezy bottle isn’t the same kind of dispensing solution as it is for a liquid decoration.
Plain, milk, white and festive varieties give you different ways to finish your Christmas bakes. Jumbo lists these varieties in its flakes range; check the exact product name if you’re looking for a particular type.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll actually be using. The varieties reviewed differ in their statements about ingredients such as milk and soya. The Voedingscentrum stresses the importance of checking labels when managing food allergies.
First decide whether you want to sprinkle on dry flakes or create lines with a liquid decoration. If you’re choosing flakes, pick a variety and pack size that suit your baking plans, then read the label before serving.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkling on dry | Choose flakes if you want a topping to sprinkle on; check that you can close the pack securely after use. | I want to finish my bakes with flakes without choosing a dispensing method intended for a liquid product. For around 45% of consumers, being able to sprinkle them easily is the main purchase priority. |
| Variety and appearance | Check whether the pack you’ve chosen contains plain, milk, white or a festive variety, and whether the amount is right for what you’re baking. | I want to choose a particular flavour or colour for my Christmas bakes. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. | If I’m baking for a guest with a food allergy, I want to know what’s in this particular variety. Around 22% of consumers give checking the label the highest priority. |
The stated use for these flakes is to sprinkle them over items such as cakes. That doesn’t mean a squeezy bottle will dispense dry flakes well.
If you want flakes as a topping, use a pack you can sprinkle from and reseal afterwards. For lines or lettering, look for a product designed for liquid decoration.
‘Plain’ or ‘festive’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on the pack. The products reviewed include both ingredient declarations and warnings about possible traces.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety before serving it to a guest.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list several De Ruijter flakes varieties, including plain, milk, white and Royaal.
Jumbo lists its own-label flakes in 300 g packs alongside flakes from other brands.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk or plain chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists milk chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack.
Albert Heijn’s flakes range includes De Ruijter white, milk and Royaal extra dark varieties.
A squeezy bottle isn’t a proven dispensing option for the dry flakes discussed here. Joybuy describes them as a topping to sprinkle over items such as cakes. If you want to create fine lines, choose a liquid decoration product designed for the job rather than putting flakes in a bottle.
Yes. If allergens matter to you or your guests, check the exact pack before use. The De Ruijter milk flakes reviewed list milk and soya; the Royaal variety described by Jumbo lists soya and may contain milk. The Voedingscentrum stresses that label information is important when managing food allergies.
Close the pack securely and store the flakes in a dry place. The Voedingscentrum gives this advice for plain chocolate flakes; also follow the storage instructions and date on the pack of your chosen variety.
