Small meeting organiser
You want to put chocolate flakes on the table without opening a large pack straight away. A 200 g pack is a good starting point; use it to see how much room you need in the jar.
Who is this relevant for?
Facilities team organising regular meetings
You’re looking for a pack size you can use repeatedly. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list 300 g packs of chocolate flakes; test your chosen pack before buying several identical jars.
Self-service station organiser
If guests help themselves to the flakes, you’ll want them to be able to check the product name, ingredients, allergens and best-before information, even after the contents have been transferred to a glass jar.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much chocolate you want to open for the meeting table. Then test the jar with that pack and work out how to keep the product information visible.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Suitable jar size | Fill a test jar with the entire pack you’ve chosen and check whether there’s enough room to scoop out the flakes without spilling them. Don’t convert 200 g or 300 g directly into millilitres. | For a small or changing meeting group, I’d want to start with one pack and make sure the jar is easy to use. A suitable jar size would be the main consideration for around 44% of consumers. |
| Stock for repeated use | Compare the net weight of the packs and check whether the variety you want to buy again is currently available. | If I put chocolate flakes on the table often, I’d want to know which pack I can keep using for the same set-up. This would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Information for self-service | Keep the packaging or place the current product name, ingredients, allergens and best-before information by the jar. Check the storage instructions too. | When guests help themselves, I’d want them to be able to see what’s in the jar and how it should be stored. This information would be the main concern for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming grams tell you how much the jar holds
The net weight on a pack of chocolate flakes doesn’t tell you how much space they’ll take up in a glass jar. So you can’t match a pack to a jar labelled in millilitres without testing it first.
Test the jar with a full pack of your chosen variety and check that there’s still room to get a spoon in.
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Throwing away the packaging after decanting
If the jar isn’t labelled, you won’t be able to check the ingredients, allergens or best-before information.
Keep the original packaging or store the current product information by the jar. If you switch to a different product, check its label again.
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Assuming a product page guarantees ongoing availability
Jumbo states that De Ruijter Vlokken Puur 300 g is no longer part of its online range. So a suitable pack size doesn’t mean that exact variety will be available to order again.
Check availability just before buying and, if necessary, choose a different pack for your test.
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Leaving the jar out without checking the storage instructions
De Ruijter’s product information says to store its flakes in a cool, dry place; PLUS also says to store its dark chocolate flakes in a dark place.
Follow the instructions on your chosen pack, close the jar after use, and use a clean, dry jar and spoon.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers several varieties of chocolate flakes. For a test, the pack size of the variety you choose is what matters most.
- PLUS lists De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Melk in a 200 g pack.
- Jumbo states that De Ruijter Vlokken Puur 300 g is no longer part of its online range. Check whether the variety you want to use is available.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand milk and dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs, alongside other pack sizes in its range.
- The listed 300 g varieties give you a specific pack size to test.
- Check that your chosen variety is available before buying.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack, with storage instructions specific to the product.
- The 300 g pack is a useful starting point for a test.
- When serving guests, always check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of your chosen variety.
Kiekeboe
ALDI describes Kiekeboe milk or dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
- A 300 g pack lets you test your chosen jar set-up.
- Check that your preferred variety is available before relying on it for a refill.
Lidl
Lidl describes its 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes as an in-store product.
- The listed 300 g size gives you a starting point for testing a jar.
- The product listing doesn’t specify a jar size, so test for yourself how much room your chosen pack takes up.
Glass storage jars to test
These glass storage jars have stated capacities that can help you choose a jar to test for chocolate flakes on the meeting table. The capacity alone doesn’t confirm that a full pack will fit or leave enough room for scooping.
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Glass storage jar with sunflower design, 700 ml
A jar to try out for a small meeting table. The title specifies glass, a capacity of 700 ml and an airtight lid.
Test it with your chosen pack to make sure there’s enough room for a spoon as well as the flakes.
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PURECOOK glass storage jars, 2 × 700 ml
A set for trying out two separate jar arrangements. The product title specifies two glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml and an airtight lid.
Test a pack in one jar before filling both. The title says the jars aren’t dishwasher-safe, so check the cleaning instructions before use.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
A larger jar to consider if you’ll be using it regularly. The product title specifies clear glass, a stainless steel lid and a capacity of 1.7 l.
Try filling and scooping from it with your chosen pack to see if it’s practical; the stated capacity alone won’t tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Should I keep the original packaging with the jar?
Keep the packaging or current product information to hand when transferring the flakes. This lets guests check the ingredients and allergens, and means you can still find the best-before date and storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.
How should I store the flakes after a meeting?
Close the jar after use and follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. De Ruijter’s product information says to store its flakes in a cool, dry place; PLUS also says to store its dark chocolate flakes in a dark place.