Larger households and event organisers
If you regularly use flakes as a bread topping or as a topping for several people, compare the pack sizes and think about how you’ll store an opened pack. Jumbo and PLUS, among others, list 300 g packs.
Who are flakes for?
Sportspeople taking a topping with them
You can take a portion of flakes separately to add to yoghurt, porridge or bread. Don’t treat them as a replacement for a complete snack or meal around your workout; the Voedingscentrum (Netherlands Nutrition Centre) emphasises the importance of your overall eating and drinking habits.
Shoppers checking ingredients or allergens
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy or a specific dietary preference, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use the flakes. Then think about how you’ll take them with you or store them, and check the information on the label of your chosen product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and stock | Compare the net weight and work out how much you’ll need for the occasions you have planned. Choose a pack you can store properly. | For a large household or gathering, I want to have enough flakes without keeping an opened pack for longer than necessary. The quantity needed is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check the storage instructions and, when you’re out and about, take a portion in a tightly sealed container. | If I put flakes in my gym bag, I want to stop them spilling loose inside or getting warm and damp. Around 30% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking them along and storing them. |
| Label and nutritional information | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for your chosen product on the current packaging. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or want to know what a product contains, I need to be able to check the label. For around 30% of consumers, ingredients and nutritional information are the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Treating flakes as a standalone gym snack
Chocolate flakes are intended as a bread topping or a topping for other foods. The stated cocoa content alone doesn’t tell you whether a snack is right for you around your workout.
If you like, add flakes to yoghurt, porridge or bread, for example, and consider the snack as a whole. The Voedingscentrum (Netherlands Nutrition Centre) emphasises the importance of your overall eating and drinking habits when it comes to sport and exercise.
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Relying on an old ingredients list
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is especially important if someone needs to avoid an allergen.
Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before using it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on food labels.
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Assuming a consumer pack is a catering size
A 300 g pack tells you how many flakes it contains, not how many packs you’ll need for an event or what delivery terms may apply.
Work out how many portions you want to provide in advance, and ask about the available pack sizes and product information if you’re placing a larger order.
Brands compared
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists several De Ruijter flakes in 200 g, 240 g and 300 g packs.
- For Vlokken Royaal 300 g and Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g, Jumbo states a cocoa solids content of at least 40%.
- That cocoa content applies to these products, but it doesn’t replace checking the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s online range includes 300 g packs of dark, milk and duo chocolate flakes.
- The products listed offer a choice of flavours at the same pack weight.
- Check the information for your chosen product; the same weight doesn’t mean the ingredients or nutritional values are the same.
PLUS
PLUS lists dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack.
- The pack weight is clearly stated, which can help you plan for regular use.
- Check the information on the pack you’re buying for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Choca
Jumbo lists Choca flakes in dark and mixed varieties in 200 g packs.
- A 200 g pack may suit you if you want to buy a smaller quantity.
- If you’re buying for several people, work out how many packs you’ll need.
Flakes for home and as a topping
These Joybuy products are consumer packs of 200 g and 300 g. Choose the pack size based on how often you use flakes; for a snack on the go, take a sealed portion rather than the whole pack.
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g'woon Flakes Pure 300 g
A 300 g pack for anyone who regularly uses dark flakes as a topping. Store the pack according to the label and take a separate portion with you when you’re out and about.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
A 300 g pack if you regularly use milk chocolate flakes. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before use.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A 200 g pack for anyone who wants a smaller quantity of flakes to use as a topping. If you’re taking them with you, put just the amount you need in a sealed container.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
A 200 g pack if you’d like to buy a smaller quantity of milk chocolate flakes. Check the current label before use, especially if allergens are a concern.
Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate flakes a standalone snack for my gym bag?
Chocolate flakes are better suited as a topping for yoghurt, porridge or bread, for example, than as a snack on their own. Take a sealed portion with you and consider the snack as a whole; the Voedingscentrum (Netherlands Nutrition Centre) emphasises the importance of your overall eating and drinking habits when it comes to sport and exercise.
Which pack should I choose for a large family or an event?
A 300 g pack may be practical for regular use, but for an event, the quantity you need depends on how many portions you want to provide. Choose the number of packs accordingly and, if you’re placing a larger order, check which pack sizes and product information are available.
How should I store an opened pack of flakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it properly after use. Jumbo advises storing De Ruijter Vlokken Royaal 300 g in a cool, dry place; check the instructions for your own product separately.
Should I check the allergens on the packaging?
Yes. If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the label on the pack you’re using. Albert Heijn points out that online ingredient and allergen information can change.