Sportspeople who want to take flakes with them without making a mess
You want to pack a small amount of topping in your gym bag without loose flakes getting among your things. Look for packaging that seals securely and is intended for food contact.
Who is this relevant for?
Sportspeople who keep an eye on portions
You want to know how much sugar, carbohydrate and protein a portion of flakes adds, rather than treating the topping as a complete snack.
Shoppers with flavour or allergen requirements
You’re choosing between milk, dark or mixed chocolate flakes, for example, and checking the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety.
What should you look for?
When choosing chocolate flakes for around your workout, first decide how you want to carry a portion. Then compare the nutritional information and label of the variety you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you without making a mess | Check that the packaging seals securely and is intended for food contact. Don’t rely on the shape of a squeeze bottle alone: check whether the model can dispense dry flakes. | If I pack flakes in my gym bag, I don’t want loose pieces among my things. For around 40% of consumers, mess-free portability is the top priority. |
| Portion size and nutritional value | Compare the portion size and nutritional information for the exact variety, particularly the sugar, carbohydrate and protein content per portion. | Around my workout, I want to know what my portion of flakes adds before using them as a topping. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Flavour and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of your chosen flavour; this can vary between varieties. | When choosing a flavour, I want to be sure which ingredients are in that particular pack. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Treating dry flakes like a squeeze-bottle topping
A squeeze bottle that works well for liquids may not dispense dry pieces properly. Product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Jumbo describes chocolate flakes as dry products that should be stored in a cool, dry place.
For taking them out and about, choose a securely sealed portion pack or a container suitable for food contact, unless you can confirm that the bottle you have in mind is also suitable for dry flakes.
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Judging flakes as a complete snack
According to the Voedingscentrum nutritional table, a 15 g portion of dark chocolate flakes contains 9,6 g of sugar and 0,8 g of protein. These figures describe the topping, not the nutritional value of everything you eat with it.
Consider the portion of flakes alongside the rest of your snack, and compare products based on the same quantity.
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Skipping the label because you know the flavour
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the De Ruijter milk variety reviewed contains milk, lactose and soya. For Venz Rimboe kroko flakes dark/vanilla, Jumbo also lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
When you buy them, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack, even if you already know the brand.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter chocolate flakes in milk, dark and white varieties, among others. Choosing a particular flavour or a pre-portioned pack is especially useful if you don’t want to portion them out yourself.
- According to Albert Heijn, the milk variety in the small pack contains 80 portions of 15 g.
- This milk variety contains milk, lactose and soya, and should be stored in a cool, dry place. Check the label of the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists chocolate flakes in dark, milk and duo varieties, among others. A larger pack suits anyone who wants to portion them out at home.
- Jumbo lists 300 g packs for its dark and milk varieties.
- For a measured portion on the go, you’ll also need suitable packaging that seals securely.
Venz
Venz Rimboe kroko flakes dark/vanilla combines different flavours and shapes. That’s a flavour choice, not an indication that the mix can be dispensed differently from other dry flakes.
- Jumbo lists this mix in a 200 g pack.
- According to Jumbo, the mix contains milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, and should be stored in a cool, dry place.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take chocolate flakes in a squeeze bottle?
Only if you can confirm that the specific model is intended for food contact and can dispense dry flakes. Don’t assume that a bottle for liquid toppings will also work for dry flakes; a sealable portion container or a pre-portioned pack is an alternative.
Are chocolate flakes a snack on their own around a workout?
It’s best to think of chocolate flakes as a topping and consider them alongside the rest of what you eat. The Voedingscentrum lists 67 kcal, 10 g of carbohydrate, 9,6 g of sugar and 0,8 g of protein for 15 g of dark chocolate flakes; figures may differ for other varieties.
Where can I check allergens in different flavours?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack. Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya for the De Ruijter milk variety reviewed; according to Jumbo, the Venz mix reviewed also contains wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Can I use a refillable squeeze bottle for food?
Check that the bottle is intended for food contact and that the manufacturer permits the intended use. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, products intended for food contact in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles; this alone says nothing about whether a particular bottle model can dispense dry chocolate flakes.