Families with several mealtimes together
If you use flakes on bread, yoghurt or cereal more often during the holidays, a 300 g box could be a good fit when everyone likes the same variety. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Who would find a bigger box useful?
People who need to check allergens
If you’re sharing food with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on your chosen variety before serving. The flavour name alone won’t tell you which allergens the product contains.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll use the flakes over several days, then choose a variety that suits everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size and use | Compare the net weight and check whether the packaging suits repeated use and the storage advice. | If we’re having breakfast together several times during the holidays, I want to have enough of one chosen variety at home. For around 63% of consumers, having enough in stock comes first. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Choose the flavour you want and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label for that specific variety. | If not everyone likes the same flavour or someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the box we choose needs to suit the group. This is the top priority for around 37% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a box of flakes is a snack pack
The flakes mentioned here are intended as a topping for bread or as a sprinkle. They’re not the same as a ready-to-eat snack you can share on the go, without bread or another base.
Choose flakes for mealtimes together at the table, and look in another product category if you want individual snacks to take with you.
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Assuming every variety contains the same allergens
Ingredients and allergens can vary from one product to another. Information for a different flavour or an older pack is no substitute for checking the label on the box you’re serving.
Before sharing, read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging.
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Choosing a big box the group won’t use
A larger pack is only useful if several people want to eat that variety on different occasions.
Choose a smaller pack if people prefer different flavours or you don’t have many meals together. Once the box is open, follow the storage advice on the label.
Brands compared
De Ruijter
At Jumbo, you can compare De Ruijter flakes in different flavours and pack sizes.
- The varieties shown include 200 g packs and Royaal varieties in 240 g and 300 g packs.
- Jumbo states that De Ruijter Vlokken Royaal 300 g contains at least 40% cocoa solids; don’t assume this applies to other varieties.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate flakes in 300 g boxes.
- The varieties shown include milk chocolate, dark chocolate and a duo mix.
- Check the label on your chosen variety if the flavour or allergens are important to the group.
AH
Albert Heijn offers 300 g own-brand flakes for anyone comparing larger boxes.
- The varieties shown include AH Mix flakes and AH milk chocolate flakes.
- Before sharing with others, check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific product.
PLUS
PLUS offers a 300 g milk chocolate flakes variety with a Fairtrade Cocoa label on the product page.
- The product information lists milk and lactose for this specific variety.
- The information for this milk chocolate variety doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours or products.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in 300 g packs, in milk and dark chocolate varieties.
- ALDI mentions Rainforest Alliance certification for the chocolate flakes shown.
- Check the packaging of your chosen flavour for its ingredients and allergens.
Products for sharing at mealtimes
These products are intended for use on bread or as a topping at several mealtimes. Note the difference between flakes, larger chocolate pieces and chocolate sprinkles: a bigger pack doesn’t make them ready-to-eat snacks for sharing.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
A box of flakes for anyone who wants to use the same milk chocolate variety at several mealtimes.
Net weight: 300 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before sharing.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks 390 g
A larger pack for sharing at mealtimes if the group would prefer chocolate chunks as a topping rather than flakes.
Net weight: 390 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Sprinkles with Smiley Faces 600 g
A chocolate sprinkles variety for several mealtimes, not a box of flakes. Choose this larger pack only if the group wants to use the same variety.
Net weight: 600 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Is a big box of flakes the same as a sharing snack?
No. The chocolate flakes mentioned here are a topping for bread or a sprinkle for foods such as bread, yoghurt or cereal. They’re not the same as a bag of ready-to-eat snacks for sharing.
When is 300 g considered a bigger pack of flakes?
A 300 g box contains more than the 200 g and 240 g De Ruijter varieties also shown by Jumbo. Whether the extra contents are useful depends on how many meals you’ll share and whether everyone wants the same variety.
Should I check the allergens in flakes I’m serving to a group?
Yes. Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen before serving the flakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirements for declaring allergens on food labels; the allergens present vary from product to product.
How should I store an opened box of flakes?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Royaal says to store it in a cool, dry place and advises pressing the pack closed again after use for the 240 g variety shown.