For party bags, it’s best to portion dry chocolate flakes from their original packaging with a spoon rather than using a squeeze bottle. Baktotaal describes its pointed-nozzle squeeze bottle as being for decorating with chocolate or icing. For loose flakes, choose a pack based on how much you need, and check the label for allergen information and storage advice.
If you’re filling several party bags, you’ll want to portion the flakes without relying on a squeeze bottle designed for liquid decorations. A spoon or small scoop is better suited to dry flakes; also check how the pack you choose can be resealed after use.
If the bags are for a group of children, it’s important to check the label on the exact product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, prepacked products must show allergen information on the label. According to PLUS, De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Flakes contain milk, lactose and soya.
If you’re catering for a larger group, work out how much you need per bag first, then compare pack sizes. The ranges listed by Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI Netherlands include packs of 200 g, 240 g and 300 g.
Choose this if: you want to portion loose flakes into party bags or sprinkle them on top.
Bear in mind: you’ll need a spoon or scoop and a work surface to prepare the portions.
Choose this if: you want to decorate with chocolate or icing; Baktotaal describes a squeeze bottle with a pointed nozzle for this purpose.
Bear in mind: liquid decorations are a different type of product, not a way to dispense loose chocolate flakes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning | Check how the tub opens and closes; have a spoon or small scoop ready for dry flakes. | If I’m filling lots of bags, I want to portion the flakes into each one without squeezing them through a pointed nozzle. For around 36% of consumers, easy portioning comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the current label on the exact product and, if there’s a known allergy, check what information is needed. | I’m handing out party bags to children who may have different allergies, so I want to check the ingredients in advance. Around 29% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Flavour and appearance | Compare the type of flakes and the ingredients; a different flavour may have a different composition. | The flavour or appearance of the topping can make all the difference to my party bags, as long as it suits the group. Around 21% of consumers put this first. |
| Quantity | Work out how many bags you need and how much you want in each one before choosing the net weight. | I want enough flakes for the whole group without having lots left over. For around 14% of consumers, choosing the right pack size matters most. |
Baktotaal describes its pointed-nozzle squeeze bottle as being for decorating with chocolate or icing. That doesn’t mean it’s suitable for dry flakes.
Portion loose flakes with a spoon or scoop. Only choose a squeeze bottle if you want to apply a liquid decoration.
Ingredients vary between products: according to PLUS, De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Flakes contain milk, lactose and soya, while its own-brand dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose.
Check the label on the exact product you’re buying and, if there are known allergies, speak to the parents concerned or the school.
A 300 g tub isn’t automatically a better choice than a 200 g or 240 g one. It depends on how many bags you’re filling and how much you’re putting in each.
Work out how much you need first, then compare the packs and ingredients of the different products.
If you only use some of the flakes, store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
PLUS warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
Use product pages to compare options, but check the packaging you’ve actually bought before handing out the party bags.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list several types of De Ruijter flakes, including milk, white and party varieties, in packs of 200 g and 240 g, among other sizes.
PLUS lists its own-brand dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g tub.
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
You can portion these dry flakes into party bags with a spoon. Decide how much you want to use per bag in advance, and check the label on the pack you choose.
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For anyone who wants to portion dry milk chocolate flakes into several bags with a spoon. The pack contains 300 g; decide how much to put in each bag and check the label for ingredients and allergens. Check how to reseal the pack if you have flakes left over.
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For anyone looking for a 200 g pack of dry flakes to portion with a spoon. Adjust the amount to suit the number of bags, read the current label for ingredients and allergens, and check how to store any leftovers.
Don’t use a squeeze bottle as a standard dispenser for loose flakes. Baktotaal describes its pointed-nozzle squeeze bottle as being for chocolate or icing; it’s better to scoop dry flakes from their pack into the bags.
No. You can’t assume this from the word ‘dark’ alone. PLUS says that its Dark Chocolate Flakes may contain milk and lactose, so check the label on the product you’re buying.
Keep the original packaging so you can check the ingredients and allergens in the flakes you used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label. If there are known allergies, speak to the parents concerned or the school in advance.
Follow the instructions on the pack you bought. PLUS says to store its dark chocolate flakes in a cool, dry, dark place; also check how to reseal your pack after use.
