Which option works best for you?

Making a short stop with a small portion

If you’re planning a break for bread, yoghurt or dessert, you can use a small jar to serve just the amount of flakes you want. Try the portion at home with your chosen flakes to see if it’s right.

Families who like to sprinkle together

If you’re serving several slices of bread or sharing breakfast, packaging size isn’t the only thing to consider. Compare the flavours too, and check the ingredients and allergens on the label of each variety you choose.

Shoppers looking for a refillable jar

If you want to buy flakes in a refillable deposit jar, check how to return it. Pieter Pot says its plain flakes may be more prone to breakage because they’re delivered in large packs.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve your flakes at the table or simply take them with you. Then choose suitable packaging and check the flakes’ label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving them during a stop Try the portion you want in a 90–100 ml or 200–250 ml jar. Check that the jar is intended for food contact. When I stop for a break, I only want to put out enough flakes for the table, not my whole supply. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise this serving occasion.
Flavour and allergens Compare the varieties you’re considering for flavour and how you plan to use them. Always check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens. If other people are eating too, I want to choose flakes to suit their preferences and be able to check the label. Around 30% of consumers would see this as their main concern.
Refilling and storage For a deposit jar, check how to return it and follow the storage advice for the flakes. Pieter Pot notes that its plain flakes may be more prone to breakage. I want the jar to be reused and don’t mind returning it. For around 30% of consumers, this refill option would be the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming millilitres tell you exactly how many grams will fit

    Glass jars are measured in millilitres, while flakes are sold by weight in grams. How much will fit also depends on the type of flakes you choose.

    Before choosing a size, fill the jar you’re considering at home with the flakes and portion you plan to take.

  • Using a decorative jar for flakes

    Not every glass jar is intended for contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that Dutch requirements apply to articles intended to come into contact with food.

    Choose a jar sold as suitable for food contact and one that seals securely.

  • Relying on an allergen label you read before

    Allergen information varies between varieties. PLUS lists soya, milk and lactose for De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Melk, and wheat, soya and milk among the allergens for Venz Rimboe krokovlokken puur vanille.

    Before you set off, check the current label on the exact pack you’re taking with you.

  • Forgetting how to return a deposit jar

    A refillable jar comes with a process for returning empty jars. Pieter Pot also says its plain flakes may be more broken because they’re delivered in large packs.

    Before ordering, check how to return the jar and whether a greater number of broken flakes would suit the way you plan to serve them.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Melk is an option if you want to take milk chocolate flakes in a standard box.

  • PLUS lists this variety in a 200 g box.
  • PLUS says this variety contains soya, milk and lactose. It comes in a box, not a glass jar.

Venz

Venz Rimboe krokovlokken puur vanille combines flakes with fun shapes for serving at the table.

  • PLUS lists the variety reviewed in a 200 g box.
  • PLUS lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya and milk. The manufacturer says Funnies are less suitable for children under 3.

Choca

Choca Vlokmix is a mix of flakes that Albert Heijn recommends for topping bread or adding to yoghurt.

  • Albert Heijn lists it in a 200 g pack.
  • Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the current packaging.

AH

AH Mix vlokken is a larger pack of flakes for anyone who wants to combine plain and white flakes.

  • Albert Heijn lists it as 300 g, with 50% plain and 50% white flakes, and describes this specific variety as gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn also lists milk and lactose. It doesn’t come in a glass jar.

PLUS

PLUS Chocoladevlokken puur Fairtrade is a standard box of plain chocolate flakes.

  • PLUS lists this variety as 300 g and describes the product as vegan.
  • PLUS says this variety may contain milk and lactose. Check the current packaging if this could affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What size jar should I take for flakes at a picnic table?

A 90–100 ml jar is a good starting point for a small serving. If you’re sharing at the table, you could consider a 200–250 ml jar. The capacity doesn’t tell you how many grams of your flakes will fit, so try the portion you want at home first.

Can I transfer chocolate flakes to a glass jar?

Yes, as long as the jar is intended for food contact and you follow the storage advice for your chosen flakes. PLUS advises keeping De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Melk in a cool, dry place. Seal the jar securely and keep the original packaging so you can refer to the label.

Which Dutch rules apply to a glass jar for flakes?

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the Dutch Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles applies to articles intended to come into contact with food. So choose a jar sold as suitable for food contact, rather than judging by the appearance of a decorative jar.

Which allergens should I check for in these flakes?

Check the current packaging for allergens in the exact variety you’re buying. PLUS lists soya, milk and lactose for De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Melk, and wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya and milk for Venz Rimboe krokovlokken puur vanille. For Choca Vlokmix, Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.