For a King’s Day breakfast with several people, you could compare a standard 300 g pack with smaller packs and choose one to suit the number of occasions you’ll be serving them. A branded option or a mix is mainly a matter of choosing a particular flavour or presentation. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose, too.
You’re looking for a particular flavour, a mix or a decorative topping for bread, yoghurt or a treat for King’s Day. Check which type of sprinkles you’re buying: a mix and plain chocolate flakes are not the same product.
You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information for the exact product before buying. This is especially important if not everyone at the table can eat the same ingredients.
First, work out how much you’ll need for breakfast or your treat. Then choose the flavour or presentation you want, and read the label on the product you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the number of planned occasions; the packs discussed range from 200 g to 400 g. | If I need flakes for several slices of bread, I want a pack that suits how much we’ll use. Around 25% of consumers are said to consider pack size their main priority. |
| Flavour and presentation | Decide whether you want milk chocolate, dark chocolate, a duo option or a mix with shapes. | For a celebratory breakfast, I mainly want a flavour and look that suit the table; this is said to be the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list on the pack you choose; ingredients vary between products. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the sprinkles. This is said to be the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
| Planning | Check that your chosen shop stocks the product you want, and read the storage instructions. | I want to have the right product at home in time for the planned breakfast. This is also said to be the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
The De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes examined contain milk, lactose and soya. For the Venz Rimboe kroko mix examined, Jumbo also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
Before using them, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients list.
According to Jumbo’s product information, the shapes in Venz Rimboe kroko flakes are less suitable for children under 3 because of their size. This doesn’t necessarily apply to other mixes.
For a decorative option, check the instructions and age guidance on the product’s own packaging.
A product that was available around a previous celebration may not be stocked at the same shop for your next King’s Day breakfast.
Check which flavours and pack sizes your chosen shop carries shortly before the occasion.
Jumbo sells its own chocolate flakes in milk, dark and duo varieties, each in a 300 g pack.
Kiekeboe is the ALDI range examined, with 300 g packs of milk or dark chocolate flakes.
PLUS sells its own milk and dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
De Ruijter offers a range of chocolate flakes, including milk, dark, white and extra dark varieties.
The 200 g Venz Rimboe kroko mix examined combines chocolate and vanilla sprinkles with shaped pieces.
This selection includes chocolate flakes alongside other chocolate sprinkles for bread and toppings. If you’re looking specifically for flakes, check the product type: the selection also includes hagelslag and mixed sprinkles.
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A milk chocolate option for bread or as a topping for yoghurt and cupcakes. Check the pack for the exact type of sprinkles and the ingredients if you’re choosing for several people.
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Milk chocolate flakes for bread or yoghurt if you’re after a classic flavour. Compare the 300 g pack size with what you’ll need for your planned breakfast, and check the label for the ingredients.
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A mix of flavours for bread, yoghurt or baking at a celebratory meal. Check the type of sprinkles and the label if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
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A dark chocolate flavour for bread or as a topping. This product is hagelslag, not chocolate flakes, so don’t choose it if you specifically want the flake shape.
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A pack of milk chocolate flakes if you’re looking for this particular variety or a smaller pack. According to PLUS product information, this 200 g product contains milk, lactose and soya; check the label on the pack you receive, too.
Before using them, read the label on the exact product you’ve bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients list. Don’t assume another pack or flavour has the same ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and close it after use. The product information for the PLUS chocolate flakes examined says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; instructions may vary between products.
Check the guidance for the specific mix. Jumbo says that the shapes in Venz Rimboe kroko flakes are less suitable for children under 3 because of their size; don’t assume the same guidance applies to other products.
Check your chosen shop’s range for the date you have in mind. Flavours, mixes and decorative options can change, so a product you’ve seen before may not be available this time.
