Choose De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar if you mainly want a pre-portioned serving for a late-night snack: the pack contains eight portions, but includes chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles as well as flakes. If you want only flakes in a particular flavour, a regular box is a better fit, as long as you measure out a portion yourself. Whichever you choose, check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for the specific variety.
If an open box tempts you to keep helping yourself, an individual sachet can give you a clear stopping point. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight portions. Bear in mind that it’s an assortment of sprinkles, not a pack containing flakes alone.
If you want milk, dark or another specific type of chocolate flakes, a regular box gives you a more focused choice. You decide how much to have with your snack, for example by measuring out a portion into a small bowl first.
A larger box could suit you if you use flakes at other times too and don’t need individual sachets. Jumbo and ALDI, for example, list 300 g boxes; with these, you’ll need to portion them out yourself.
For a late-night snack, your choice mainly comes down to three questions: do you want a pre-portioned serving, flakes only in a flavour of your choice, or a box you can use more than once?
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-portioned servings | Check how many sachets there are, how much each contains and which sprinkles are included. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar. | If you don’t want to help yourself from an open box late at night, look for a clear stopping point. Around 42% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Type and flavour of flakes | Check whether the pack contains flakes only or also chocolate and fruit sprinkles, then choose your preferred flavour. | If you want one specific flavour of flakes, you can measure out a small portion yourself. Around 33% of consumers put flavour choice first. |
| Pack size | Check the size of the box and consider whether you’ll use it at other times too. Measure out a portion yourself for a late-night snack. | If you use flakes regularly, you may prefer a box that suits your needs without individual sachets. Pack size is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar divides the contents into small portions, but combines flakes with chocolate and fruit sprinkles. So a pack of individual portions won’t necessarily meet your needs if you want flakes alone.
Choose this mix if you like both the individual portions and the variety. If you want one type of flakes, go for a regular box and measure out a portion in advance.
Words such as ‘dark’ and ‘royal’ don’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat a particular variety contains. According to PLUS, the De Ruijter Royaal variety listed contains 56 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients of the specific varieties you’re choosing between.
The allergens you need to look out for depend on the product you choose and its current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be clearly stated on the label.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement every time you buy, even if you’ve purchased the product before.
Worth considering if you’re choosing between individual portions of assorted sprinkles and a regular box of flakes.
Worth considering if you’re looking for flakes with a mix of flavours, such as the milk/vanilla and dark/vanilla Rimboe varieties listed by Jumbo.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a regular pack of Choca flakes to portion out yourself.
Worth considering if you’re thinking about a larger box of chocolate flakes to use at different times.
These packs are most relevant if you want to measure out the amount of flakes for your late-night snack yourself. If you’d rather have an individual sachet to help you control your portion, check before buying whether the pack you choose contains individual servings.
Image unavailable
For anyone who wants milk chocolate flakes and is happy to measure out a portion for a late-night snack.
300 g pack. Check the packaging if you’re looking for individual portions.
Image unavailable
For anyone looking for flakes to portion out themselves and considering this variety.
200 g pack. Check the ingredients to see what it contains, and the packaging to find out whether it includes individual portions.
Image unavailable
For anyone who wants to buy flakes and decide how much to have with each snack.
200 g pack. The ingredients list on Joybuy states that it contains 7.5% low-fat cocoa and wheat starch; check the current ingredients and allergen information when you buy.
Image unavailable
For anyone who prefers milk chocolate flakes to an assorted pack of individual portions and wants to measure out their own serving.
200 g pack. Check the packaging if pre-portioned servings are important to you.
No. According to the product listings, Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight small portions combining flakes, chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. Choose it for pre-portioned variety, not if you want flakes only.
No, the smaller pack doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g of its contents. It does help you choose an amount in advance; also check the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the back of the pack too.
Check the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement for the variety you choose. The Kleintjes pack listed mentions milk, soya and wheat, among other things; you can’t assume the same information applies to other flakes.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and close the box securely after use. Also check the best-before date on the product you buy.
Not in every case: Jumbo states that Funnies in certain Venz Rimboe products may be less suitable for children under 3 because of their size. Check whether the variety you choose contains these shapes and read the instructions on the packaging.
