Families buying in bulk
If you regularly serve flakes at breakfast, the amount in each box will help you work out how many packs you need.
Who are these flakes for?
Hosts planning coffee breaks and brunches
If you’d also like to serve flakes with yoghurt or use them to finish a cappuccino, check which uses are recommended for your chosen variety and how to store it.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
If you’re serving flakes to other people, check the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information. The word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you everything you need to know.
What should you look for when buying larger quantities?
First work out how much you’ll need for each occasion. Then choose a variety that suits the menu, storage arrangements and everyone at the table.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Stock and portions | Compare the net weight. Jumbo and Albert Heijn state that their 300 g boxes described here contain 15 portions of 20 g. | If I’m buying for lots of breakfasts or coffee breaks, I want to know how many boxes I’ll need for the portions I have planned. Around 38% of consumers put planning their supplies first. |
| Storage and taking them with you | Read the storage instructions and check how to reseal the pack once it’s open. | If I’m taking flakes to a coffee gathering, I want to be able to store them as directed on the label between occasions. This matters most to around 31% of consumers. |
| Serving with coffee or brunch | Check whether your chosen variety is described as suitable for the way you plan to use it, and decide whether you want dark chocolate flakes or a mix. | If I want to serve them with yoghurt or use them to finish a cappuccino as well as serving them with bread, I’ll choose a variety that suits my menu. Around 16% of consumers give this use top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g. | If I’m serving flakes to people with different dietary needs, I want to know what’s in my chosen variety first. Around 15% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘vegan’ means allergen-free
A dark chocolate variety may contain milk or state that it may contain milk. PLUS describes its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but also says that they may contain milk and lactose.
Before buying and serving, check the latest allergen information on the packaging, even if the name or front of the pack suggests otherwise.
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Buying several boxes without planning how to store them
If you’re stocking up for a family or an event, you’ll still need to follow the storage instructions after opening. Jumbo says to store its flakes in a cool, dry place; PLUS and Albert Heijn also say to keep them away from light.
Check the instructions and best-before date on the boxes you choose, and reseal opened packs as directed.
Brands compared
De Ruijter
An option if you’re specifically looking for De Ruijter dark chocolate flakes or a mixed variety to serve with bread or at a coffee gathering.
- Flink also describes the 300 g dark chocolate variety as suitable for yoghurt and cappuccino.
- Milk and soya are listed as allergens for this dark chocolate variety. Check the packaging of the one you buy.
Jumbo
An own-brand option offering a 300 g box of dark chocolate flakes.
- Jumbo states that each box contains 15 portions of 20 g, which is useful when working out how much to buy.
- For the dark chocolate variety described here, Jumbo says that it may contain milk.
PLUS
An own-brand option if you’re looking for a 300 g box of dark chocolate flakes.
- PLUS describes the variety featured here as vegan.
- PLUS also says it may contain milk and lactose. Check the latest label if you need to avoid them.
Kiekeboe
An ALDI brand with chocolate flakes described in 300 g milk and dark chocolate varieties.
- At ALDI, you can choose between a milk chocolate and a dark chocolate variety.
- Check the label on your chosen variety in store, especially if allergens are a concern.
Albert Heijn
An own-brand range with a dark chocolate variety and a separate mix for anyone wanting to serve different types of flakes.
- Albert Heijn says that AH Mix flakes are made up of 50% dark chocolate flakes and 50% white flakes.
- Milk and lactose are listed as allergens for the AH Pure chocolate flakes described here. Don’t assume the mix is the same variety.
Flakes for stocking up and coffee tables
These Joybuy products include dark and milk chocolate flakes for regular use, as well as smaller packs for a coffee gathering where you’d like to offer a different variety or a mix. Choose the quantity to suit your portions and how often you’ll be using them.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g
For anyone looking to stock up on dark chocolate flakes for several occasions. The pack contains 390 g; check the latest allergen information before serving them to others.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate flakes to use regularly. The box contains 300 g; when serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A mix for a smaller brunch or coffee gathering where you’d like to offer some variety. The pack contains 200 g, so check in advance that it’s enough for the number of occasions you have planned. Remember to check the allergen information too.
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Venz Jungle Flakes 200 g
A smaller pack for anyone wanting to offer a different type of flakes at a coffee gathering. It contains 200 g; check the latest ingredients and allergen information before serving.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
For anyone looking for flakes for a smaller coffee gathering or a limited number of occasions. The pack contains 200 g; choose how many packs to buy based on the portions you’d like to serve.
Frequently asked questions
How many chocolate flakes do I need for a large family or a coffee gathering?
Start with the number of occasions and the portion size you’d like to serve. Albert Heijn and Jumbo state that their 300 g boxes described here contain 15 portions of 20 g. Check the portion information for the variety you actually choose.
Are dark chocolate flakes suitable for someone who needs to avoid milk?
Don’t assume so just because they’re described as ‘dark’. For the varieties described here, Jumbo says that its flakes may contain milk, PLUS says they may contain milk and lactose, and Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose as allergens. Always check the latest packaging before serving.
How should I store chocolate flakes for several coffee breaks?
Follow the instructions on your chosen pack and reseal it after use. For the variety described here, Jumbo says to store the flakes in a cool, dry place; PLUS and Albert Heijn also say to keep them away from light.
What should I check on the label when serving flakes to a group?
At the very least, read the ingredients list, allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions for your chosen variety. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g if you’re weighing up different products.