If you’re decorating several Christmas bakes, compare the 200 g and 300 g pack sizes with the amount of flakes you need. Choose dark, milk or a mix to suit the finish you want, but if you have an allergy or dietary requirement, always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant.
If you’re decorating several cupcakes, waffles or desserts, it helps to work out how much topping you’ll need in advance. 300 g packs contain more than 200 g boxes; the right amount depends on what you’re baking and how generously you sprinkle.
If you want dark chocolate flakes as a visible topping, check the product type and the stated minimum cocoa solids. That percentage alone won’t tell you exactly how the flakes will taste.
If you need to avoid milk, lactose, soya, wheat or gluten, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. The words ‘dark’ or ‘vegan’ don’t replace this check.
First, work out how much baking you want to decorate, then choose your type of flakes. If allergens or dietary requirements are a deciding factor, start with the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for several bakes | Compare the net weight in g with the amount of topping you plan to use for your recipes. | If I’m decorating several Christmas cupcakes, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. For around 42% of consumers, the amount needed matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements for the exact variant. | If I have an allergy or dietary requirement, I need to check first whether I can use these flakes. Suitability comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Type of finish | Choose dark, milk or a mix; check the minimum cocoa solids if this is stated. | For my Christmas baking, I want a finish that suits the flavour and look I’m after. An estimated 25% of consumers give this choice top priority. |
A dark variant may contain milk or soya, or state that milk may be present. Wheat and gluten may also be relevant in a mix.
Before buying, check the ingredients and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack of your chosen variant.
Jumbo’s product examples and De Ruijter’s recipe show flakes being used as decoration or a topping. This doesn’t tell you how every type of flake will behave in hot batter.
If you want to mix flakes into batter, follow a recipe that specifies the type you’ve chosen. Otherwise, use them to decorate your bake.
The range includes dark, milk and mixed flakes for different types of finish.
AH Dark Chocolate Flakes are an option if you’re looking for flakes to top, for example, small cakes.
Jumbo sells dark and milk chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
PLUS offers dark and milk chocolate flakes, so you can choose the finish you want.
According to ALDI, Kiekeboe chocolate flakes are available in 300 g packs as either a milk or dark variant.
This selection includes chocolate flakes, mixed sprinkles and chocolate chunks for decorating baked goods. Chunks are a different product type from standard flakes, so choose the form that suits the finish you want.
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For anyone looking for chocolate chunks to decorate cupcakes or other baked goods. The pack contains 390 g; choose standard flakes if you need a finer product.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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A 200 g pack for anyone looking for a mixed finish for baked goods. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for this variant.
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For anyone looking for a colourful mixed finish for cupcakes or other baked goods. The pack contains 200 g; if you have an allergy or dietary requirement, read the label for the exact variant.
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A 200 g pack of dark sprinkles for anyone looking to decorate cupcakes. If you have an allergy, don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Milk chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack for decorating baked goods or desserts. If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, check the ingredients and allergen information.
Yes, as a topping or decoration: Jumbo suggests using its milk flakes on cupcakes, and a De Ruijter recipe uses dark flakes on baked waffles. If you want to mix them into hot batter, choose a recipe that specifies the type of flakes to use.
No. AH Dark Chocolate Flakes list milk and lactose; PLUS Dark states that milk and lactose may be present. If you have an allergy, always check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variant.
A 300 g pack contains more flakes than a 200 g box, but how much you need depends on the number of bakes and the finish you want. So, work out how much you plan to decorate in advance and check the net weight.
Follow the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn and PLUS product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; seal the pack carefully after use.
