Hosts planning a separate sweet treat
You’re serving brunch or dessert alongside your fish dinner, for example, and are looking for flakes to use on bread, yoghurt or cake.
Who is this for?
Shoppers choosing the right pack size
You want enough flakes for the sweet treat you have planned, without buying a larger pack than you’ll use.
Shoppers checking ingredients
You’re looking out for milk, soya or wheat. Allergen information varies between the products reviewed, so always check the packaging of the one you choose.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether the flakes are for a separate sweet treat. Then choose a flavour and pack size to suit.
| What to consider | What to check | Most important for |
|---|---|---|
| When you’ll eat them | Plan to use the flakes on bread, yoghurt or cake, separately from the fish course. | If I’m only serving a fish dish, I don’t want to buy a sweet topping I won’t use with it. Around 42% of consumers prioritise whether a product suits the occasion. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current packaging for the variant you’ve chosen, and look out for statements such as ‘may contain’. | If I have a relevant allergy, I need to know what’s in this specific variant and what traces may be present. For around 33% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the top priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight in grams with the number of sweet treats you have planned. | I want enough flakes to share, while also thinking about how much will be left over. Pack size is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a larger pack makes them suitable for the fish course
A 300 g pack doesn’t tell you whether the product is suitable for the main course. The product descriptions reviewed present chocolate flakes as a sweet bread topping or garnish.
Choose them if you’re also planning a separate sweet treat; decide separately what you’d like to serve with the fish.
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Assuming variants with the same pack size are the same
Flavours and allergen information can differ between 300 g packs. The pack size alone won’t tell you which variant is right for your guests.
As well as checking the weight, check the flavour, ingredients and current allergen information.
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Assuming a vegan label means there are no traces of milk
PLUS labels its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose.
If you have an allergy, read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant you’ve chosen, including any warnings about possible traces.
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Choosing a large pack without considering how you’ll use it
Any flakes left after your sweet treat should suit the way you’ll use them and the product’s storage instructions.
Work out how much you’ll need for the occasion, then check how to store the pack once it’s opened.
Brands compared
De Ruijter
Jumbo describes the De Ruijter chocolate flakes reviewed as a sweet bread topping, also suitable for yoghurt and baking.
- The Vlokken Puur and Vlokken Royaal packs reviewed each contain 300 g.
- The variants reviewed contain soya and may contain milk; check the packaging of the one you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate flakes in dark, milk and duo varieties, all in 300 g packs.
- With the same pack size across the range, it’s easier to choose the flavour you want.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variant; pack size won’t tell you what’s in it.
PLUS
The PLUS variant reviewed is a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes.
- The product information labels this specific variant as vegan.
- The same product information states that this variant may contain milk and lactose.
Kiekeboe
ALDI describes Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk or dark chocolate as a bread topping, in a 300 g pack.
- You can choose between milk and dark chocolate within the range described.
- Check the information for your chosen flavour and whether it’s available at your store.
Choca
Jumbo describes the 300 g Choca flakes reviewed as suitable for use on bread or in yoghurt.
- The suggested uses make them a good fit for a separate sweet treat.
- The variant reviewed contains wheat and soya, and may contain milk.
Chocolate flakes for a separate sweet treat
These Joybuy products are worth considering for bread, yoghurt or cake as part of a shared meal, rather than for the fish course itself. The selection also includes chocolate sprinkles and smaller packs, so check the product type and pack size if you’re specifically looking for chocolate flakes to share.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys 600 g
For anyone looking for chocolate sprinkles for a separate sweet treat, rather than chocolate flakes for the fish course.
Pack size: 600 g. These are chocolate sprinkles with smileys, not a pack of plain chocolate flakes.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
A 300 g option if you’re also planning to serve bread or another sweet treat with your meal.
Variant: milk chocolate flakes. Check the current allergen information on the packaging, especially if wheat is a concern for you.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate flakes 390 g
For anyone who’d like to enjoy dark chocolate flakes as a separate sweet treat.
Pack size: 390 g. Consider whether you’ll use this amount based on your plans.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
An option for a separate sweet treat if a smaller pack suits your plans better.
Pack size: 200 g, less than the 300 g and 390 g packs mentioned.
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Venz Jungle Flakes 200 g
For a separate sweet treat if you’re looking for this Jungle Flakes variant.
Pack size: 200 g. If you have dietary requirements, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Do chocolate flakes go with the fish dish itself?
Don’t assume they’re an obvious addition to the fish course: the product descriptions reviewed present chocolate flakes as a sweet bread topping or as a topping for yoghurt, breakfast cereal and baking. They’re a more natural fit for a separate sweet treat.
Is a 300 g pack enough to share?
It depends on how many people want to use the flakes and how much each person takes. Think of 300 g as the pack size, not a set serving amount for a certain number of people. Choose based on how you plan to enjoy them.
Does vegan mean chocolate flakes can’t contain milk?
No. PLUS labels the dark chocolate flakes reviewed as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose. If you have a milk allergy, always check the allergen information on the specific pack.
How should I store chocolate flakes once opened?
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product information for De Ruijter Vlokken Puur says to store in a cool, dry place and press the packaging closed carefully after use. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other variants.