Teams sharing a supply
For colleagues who want to help themselves from the same pack during several breaks. The pack size and whether you can reseal it properly once opened are important considerations.
Who are shared chocolate flakes suitable for?
Teams with strong flavour preferences
For colleagues who want to choose between milk, dark or a mix in advance. A stated cocoa solids percentage can help distinguish particular varieties, but it won’t tell you which flavour the team will prefer.
Teams who need to check allergens
For groups where someone needs to avoid certain ingredients. Before sharing, check the allergens and any may-contain warnings on the actual pack you’ll be using.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out how many chocolate flakes the team will use over several breaks. Then choose a flavour everyone is happy with and check that all users can eat the variety you’ve picked.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and storage | Compare 200 g, 300 g and 390 g packs with how much you expect to use. Check the closure, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack. | If we’re using the same supply over several breaks, I want to make sure we finish it and can store it properly in between. This is the top priority for roughly 42% of consumers when sharing a supply. |
| Flavour and cocoa | Agree on whether you want milk, dark or a mix. Compare stated cocoa percentages only between the products in question, rather than using them to judge everyone’s flavour preferences. | When colleagues have different tastes, I’d rather choose a variety together than base the decision on pack size alone. Flavour is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the pack you’ll be using. | Before sharing, I want to make sure the chocolate flakes are suitable for everyone and don’t contain anything they need to avoid. This check is the top priority for roughly 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a larger pack is a resealable sharing bag
A box or pack with more contents isn’t automatically convenient to open and reseal over several shifts.
Check the closure on the pack. If the team won’t finish the contents quickly, store the opened chocolate flakes in a tightly sealed container, following the label instructions.
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Sharing a mix without checking the allergens
The Jumbo product listing for De Ruijter Vlokfeest Puur & Wit names cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, and states that the product may contain milk. So a flavour mix won’t necessarily be suitable for everyone on the team.
First agree which ingredients people need to avoid, then read the label on the pack you’re putting out.
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Letting pack size dictate how much everyone takes
A larger supply for several breaks doesn’t have to be shared all at once. Chocolate flakes can also be used as a topping or filling.
Set aside an amount for each break and seal the rest properly again. For nutritional information, check the details per 100 g and per serving on the pack.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter has varieties of chocolate flakes for teams who want to agree on a particular flavour.
- According to the Jumbo product listings, De Ruijter Royaal 300 g contains at least 40% cocoa solids, while De Ruijter Puur 300 g contains at least 32%.
- Pay extra attention to allergens when choosing a mixed variety. Also check whether the current pack can be resealed after each break.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own-brand 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes for anyone looking for that flavour and pack size.
- The stated 300 g contents make this variety easy to compare with other packs of the same size.
- Before sharing, check the ingredients, allergens and closure on the pack you’ve chosen.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 300 g pack of milk chocolate flakes with a Fairtrade label.
- The stated pack size and flavour give you two clear points of comparison with other chocolate flakes.
- If anyone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the current pack, as product information can change.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in 300 g milk and dark varieties.
- The two stated flavour options make it possible to choose between varieties of the same pack size.
- Agree on the flavour with the team and check the label on the variety you choose.
Chocolate flakes and varieties at Joybuy
This selection includes larger packs of chocolate flakes for sharing, as well as smaller options for teams who want to open a pack with fewer contents. Check that the flavour, ingredients and packaging of each product are suitable for sharing.
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De Ruijter Pure Chocolate Flakes, 390 g
The 390 g pack may be a good fit if several colleagues want to share a dark variety. Before sharing, check the allergens and how the pack closes once opened.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Flakes, 390 g
The 390 g pack is an option for teams looking for a larger shared supply. Check the product packaging to make sure the flavour and ingredients are suitable for everyone.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes, 300 g
This 300 g pack is ideal for a team wanting to share milk chocolate flakes. Check the allergens on the label and make sure the opened pack can be sealed properly.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g
This 200 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles is smaller than the 300 g and 390 g packs. Check whether the team wants sprinkles rather than flakes, and read the label before sharing.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
The 200 g pack may suit a team wanting to share a smaller amount of a mix to start with. Agree on the flavour and check the allergens on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack of chocolate flakes also a resealable sharing bag?
Not necessarily: a larger pack tells you nothing about its closure. Check the packaging before choosing chocolate flakes for several night shifts, and store opened flakes according to the label, using a clean, airtight storage container if needed.
How should I store opened chocolate flakes between night shifts?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it properly after use. The Jumbo product listing for De Ruijter Puur recommends storing it in a cool, dry place; also check the best-before date on the pack you’re using.
Is online allergen information enough when colleagues are sharing chocolate flakes?
Use online information to help choose a variety, but check the label on the actual pack before sharing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that allergens must be clearly shown on food labels; also look out for any may-contain warnings.
How do I compare the sugar content of two varieties of chocolate flakes?
Compare the stated amount of sugars per 100 g on both packs. Also consider how much is used per serving; one nutritional value alone won’t determine which variety is right for the team.