When choosing chocolate flakes for a film night, start with the flavour you want: dark chocolate for a more pronounced chocolate taste, or milk chocolate for a creamier, sweeter option. Then work out how much you need for your toast, dessert or baking, and check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety.
Wants to sprinkle chocolate flakes over snacks or a dessert and checks whether the pack is suitable for what’s being served. The own-brand varieties from PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in this comparison each come in a 300 g pack.
Wants to make a considered choice between dark and milk chocolate. Albert Heijn and PLUS product information states that the dark varieties included in this comparison contain at least 32% cocoa solids; the stated minimums differ for the milk chocolate varieties from PLUS and Jumbo.
Needs to read the label for the variety they choose. The products included in this comparison list ingredients such as milk, lactose or soya; PLUS warns that its dark chocolate variety may contain milk and lactose.
First decide what topping you want to serve and whether you’d prefer dark or milk chocolate. Then check the pack size and the label for that variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the net weight and think about how many snacks or desserts you want to finish with flakes. | If I’m using flakes for several treats, I want to know I’ll have enough without being left with an awkward amount. For around 42% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Flavour | Choose dark or milk chocolate and, where it’s listed, compare the minimum cocoa solids content for the exact variety. | For a dessert or small cake, I want a chocolate flavour that goes well with the rest. Around 33% of consumers give this choice top priority. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the allergen information and nutritional details. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I need to take ingredients into account or plan to use the pack again later, I want to be able to check the label before buying. This matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
PLUS describes its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose. This distinction matters if you need to avoid these ingredients.
Check the ingredients and any warning about possible traces on the pack for the exact variety.
The varieties included in this comparison have different compositions. PLUS states that its dark variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids and its milk variety at least 20%; Jumbo states that its milk variety contains at least 24%.
First choose the flavour you’re looking for, then compare the ingredients and product information for the options in that category.
PLUS has dark and milk chocolate flakes included in this comparison, both in 300 g packs.
The AH own brand offers dark, milk and mixed flakes, among other options, in 300 g packs.
The Jumbo own brand has dark, milk and duo-mix flakes included in this comparison, in 300 g packs.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk and dark varieties, with 300 g in each pack.
The De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes included in this comparison come in a 200 g pack.
These products include chocolate flakes, chocolate sprinkles and hundreds and thousands for bread, desserts or baking during a film night. Check the product format: chunks, mixed flakes and hundreds and thousands aren’t necessarily the same as regular chocolate flakes.
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A milk chocolate option for sprinkling over toast or a dessert. The pack contains 300 g; check the current label for allergen information.
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An option for topping toast or baking with chocolate. The pack contains 390 g; check that the chunk format is right for the topping you’re looking for.
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A mixed topping for anyone looking for more than just chocolate flakes. The pack contains 200 g; check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose.
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For anyone wanting to use hundreds and thousands with smileys on several snacks or bakes. The pack contains 600 g; check the exact ingredients for this variety, and bear in mind that hundreds and thousands aren’t flakes.
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A 390 g pack of chocolate hundreds and thousands for topping. The name says dark, but the product information lists milk fat, so don’t assume it’s plant-based or milk-free. Check the current label.
No. The chocolate flakes included in this comparison are sold as sweet spreads for bread or as sprinkles. They can also be used to top a dessert or small cake, but follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling for pre-packed foods; the flakes included in this comparison list ingredients such as milk, lactose and soya.
No, the vegan label doesn’t guarantee that. PLUS describes the dark flakes included in this comparison as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose. So check the allergen warning separately.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by information on the pack. The product information for the varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison advises storing them in a cool, dry place, and sometimes also away from light.
