If you only want to open a small portion
If you’ll only use flakes once while playing, an individual sachet may be more practical than opening a large pack. Just check how many sachets actually contain flakes.
Which pack sizes work best for you?
If you want to share flavours around the table
For bread, yoghurt or dessert, you can choose between milk, dark, white and mixed varieties. A mix offers variety, while a pack of one flavour is a safe bet if everyone wants the same thing.
If you check ingredients carefully
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. Don’t rely solely on words such as milk or dark in the product name.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to open for your games night. Then compare the flavour, how much will be left over and the label on the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Small portion | Check whether there are individual sachets and which ones actually contain flakes. | If I’m playing on my own, I want to open a small amount without putting a whole bag on the table. For around 37% of consumers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Flavour for sharing | Check whether the pack contains milk, dark, white or a mix. | When sharing toppings, I want to be able to switch between flavours, while one consistent flavour is easier for another group. Around 27% of consumers make flavour choice their top priority. |
| Amount to keep for later | Compare the pack size with how much you think you’ll use after the games night. | I use flakes regularly and don’t want to choose a small pack just for one evening. For around 18% of consumers, being able to use the product again later matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the label determines which pack I can consider. For around 18% of consumers, checking this is their top purchasing priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a portion multipack contains only flakes
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar also contains chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. According to product information from PS in foodservice, two of the eight portions contain flakes: one with milk chocolate flakes and one with dark chocolate flakes, each weighing 15 g.
Check what’s in each sachet if you only want to use chocolate flakes.
Otherwise, you may be left with types of bread topping you didn’t buy the pack for.
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Choosing a larger pack without thinking about what you’ll use afterwards
If you only use a small amount, a 300 g pack will leave you with more than a 200 g pack.
Consider whether you’ll use the flakes on bread, yoghurt or dessert after your games night.
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Relying on the flavour name for allergen information
Milk and dark describe the variety, but don’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are listed on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
Check the current label before buying and using the product if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Leaving the pack open all evening
When a pack is left open, it’s harder to keep track of how much topping you’re using. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes chocolate bread toppings as products high in sugar and saturated fat.
Put the amount you want in a small bowl beforehand, then close the pack again.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Chocolate flakes in a range of flavours, plus the Kleintjes Strooibaar pack with individual sachets.
- An option if you’re looking for a particular flavour, a mix or an individual sachet.
- Kleintjes Strooibaar doesn’t contain flakes exclusively; check the ingredients for the variety you choose, too.
Jumbo
Own-brand milk and dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
- An amount worth considering if you’ll use flakes after the games night, too.
- A 300 g pack isn’t divided into individual portions.
Choca
Flakes in a 200 g pack.
- A suitable pack size if you’d rather not open a 300 g pack.
- Check the exact variety and ingredients on the pack.
Venz
Rimboe varieties combining chocolate flavours with vanilla.
- A flavour option if you’re looking for a combination rather than a single chocolate flavour.
- Check the contents and allergen information for the specific variety.
PLUS
An own-brand product called Chocoladevlokken puur Fairtrade in a 300 g pack.
- A dark variety to compare if you’ll use the larger pack later, too.
- The product name alone doesn’t give you the full picture of its ingredients or allergens.
Products for a topping occasion
These products come in packs of 200 g or more for a topping occasion during or after a games night. If you’re specifically looking for chocolate flakes, check whether the product format of De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure is what you’re after.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A mix of flavours to consider if you’d like to switch things up when serving toppings. The pack states 200 g; check that the contents and portion format suit the way you plan to use it.
If you have allergies, check the current label for this variety.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
A pack to consider if you want to use flakes on more than one occasion. It contains 200 g; check the pack format if you’re specifically looking for individual portions.
Check the current label for ingredients and allergen information.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
A milk variety if you want to use the same flavour during your games night and on another occasion. The pack contains 200 g; check the portion format if you don’t want to open the whole pack.
If you have allergies, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
A milk variety for anyone who wants to use the flakes after their games night, too. The pack contains 300 g, so if you only use a small amount as a topping, you’ll have more left over than with a 200 g pack.
Check the label for the ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g
A larger pack for anyone who wants to use a dark chocolate flavour as a topping more often. The title states 390 g; before buying, check that the product is in flake form if that’s specifically what you’re looking for.
Also read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Are there small portion sachets of chocolate flakes?
Yes. According to PS in foodservice, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains one 15 g sachet of milk chocolate flakes and one 15 g sachet of dark chocolate flakes. The other sachets in the 140 g pack contain other types of sweet bread topping, so it doesn’t contain flakes exclusively.
Can I choose milk chocolate flakes if I need to avoid milk or soya?
Don’t choose based on the flavour name alone. A De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes variety lists milk ingredients, lactose and soya lecithin; check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before buying or using it.
How should I store opened chocolate flakes?
Follow the instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo says to store the De Ruijter flakes described in a cool, dry place; the Royaal variety also advises pressing the pack closed carefully after use.
How can I keep toppings manageable while we’re playing?
Measure out the amount you want to use into a small bowl beforehand, then close the pack again. If you’d rather not open a larger bag, check how many portions of flakes a pack of individual sachets actually contains.