If you want to use chocolate flakes on oliebollen, add them as a topping after frying rather than using them instead of frying oil. Dark, milk and mixed varieties each give a different finish; above all, check the ingredients, allergens and net weight on the pack you choose. A 200 g box of flakes isn’t automatically the single portion or bar you might mean by ‘single bar’.
You want to finish your homemade oliebollen with flakes after frying. Product pages for brands such as De Ruijter describe using them as a topping or on baked goods; that’s different from using flakes while frying.
Milk, lactose, soya and wheat feature differently across varieties. So check the label on the pack you’re planning to buy, even if you already know the brand.
For a small baking session, you may not want to be left with a large box. The products described come in 200 g, 240 g and 300 g packs, so work out how much topping you’ll need first.
First decide on the finish you want, then check the label and finally choose a pack size to suit the number of oliebollen you’re making.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and finish | Choose between dark, milk and mixed flakes, and check the description of the exact variety. Add the flakes as a topping only after frying. | If I want to decorate my oliebollen, I mainly want to choose a flavour and appearance that suit what I’ve made. An estimated 42% of consumers put the finish first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the exact composition matters more than the description ‘dark’ or ‘milk’. This is the main concern for an estimated 33% of consumers. |
| How much you need | Compare the net weight with the amount of flakes you plan to use for your chosen finish. | For a small baking session, I want to avoid having lots left in an opened box. Pack size is the main consideration for an estimated 25% of consumers. |
The flakes described are used as a bread topping, a finishing touch or with baked goods. For frying oliebollen, the Voedingscentrum recommends oil or liquid frying fat.
Don’t use flakes instead of frying fat. If you want them on your oliebollen, add them as a topping only after frying.
The AH Pure chocolate flakes described contain whole milk powder and lactose. PLUS Chocoladevlokken Puur carries a warning that the product may contain milk and lactose.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack, even if the product name seems to match your preference.
The packs mentioned have different net weights. For one small baking session, a larger box may contain more flakes than you want to use.
Decide how many oliebollen you want to top, then compare the weights shown on the packs.
According to Venz’s product page, the shapes in the Krokovlokken described are less suitable for children under 3 because of their size.
Bear the age guidance on the pack in mind if you’re choosing a decorative variety for young children.
The product ranges described include dark and milk chocolate flakes, with packs of 200 g and 240 g.
The Krokovlokken described combine chocolate flakes, vanilla-flavoured flakes and decorative shapes.
The Choca Vlokken described are cocoa-flavoured flakes in a 200 g box.
The AH Pure chocolate flakes described come in a 300 g pack.
The PLUS Chocoladevlokken Puur Fairtrade described come in a 300 g pack.
These flakes offer a choice of mixed, milk and dark varieties in different pack sizes. Use them as a topping after frying, and choose a pack to suit the number of oliebollen you’re making.
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A mixed finish for anyone looking to use chocolate and vanilla flakes on a ready-made bake.
The pack contains 200 g. Check the label for gluten-containing cereals, soya and possible traces of milk.
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A mixed finish for when you want to use a larger amount of flakes on ready-made bakes.
The pack contains 400 g. Check the label for milk, soya and wheat; this isn’t the same pack as the 200 g Krokovlokken described.
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A 200 g box to consider if you’d like to try cocoa-flavoured flakes as a topping for a small baking session.
Check the label for wheat, soya and possible traces of milk. The uses described for these flakes include bread and yoghurt, not adding them to oliebol batter.
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For anyone looking to top a ready-made bake with milk chocolate flakes and buy a 200 g box.
The product information for this variety lists milk, lactose and soya. Check the pack if you need to avoid any of these ingredients.
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A dark variety for anyone looking to top ready-made bakes with flakes and who would be happy with a 390 g pack.
Don’t rely on the description ‘dark’ alone: check the label for milk, soya and any lactose warning.
No, chocolate flakes aren’t a substitute for frying oil when making oliebollen. The Voedingscentrum recommends oil or liquid frying fat for oliebollen; if you like, add flakes as a topping after frying.
No, the description ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you that. The AH Pure variety described contains whole milk powder and lactose, while the PLUS Puur variety described states that it may contain milk and lactose. Read the label on the exact product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose: the products described include milk, soya, wheat and gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients, and may carry warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on the labels of prepacked foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product information described says to store in a cool, dry place; for the De Ruijter varieties described, it also recommends keeping the pack closed after use.
