Travellers making lots of sandwiches
A larger pack could suit a family, car share or multi-day trip, as long as you’ll use the rest afterwards.
Who are chocolate flakes handy for on the go?
Travellers on a short trip
If you’re only making a few sandwiches, you could choose a smaller pack to avoid having too much left over.
Travellers who check labels
If you need to take ingredients or allergens into account, read the information for the exact variety before making or sharing the sandwiches.
What should you look for when choosing?
Think about how many sandwiches you’re making and how you’ll transport them, then check the label for the specific variety. The points below relate to chocolate flakes for sandwiches you make yourself during a road trip.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the pack weight with the number of sandwiches, and think about what you’ll do with any leftovers after the trip. | If I’m making sandwiches for several people, I want enough flakes without having an awkward amount left over. The right pack size would be the main consideration for around 40% of consumers. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the storage instructions and make sure the pack is intact; keep the flakes dry and out of the sun while travelling. | I find sandwiches made in advance easier to take with me than an open pack in the car. Practical transport would be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the pack of the exact variety. | If I’m sharing sandwiches with others, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen. Checking the label would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portion and snack plan | Check the nutritional information per 100 g or per serving, and decide how many flakes you’ll use on your bread. | I want to take flakes as a sweet sandwich filling, but also pack something else for the journey. Around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on getting that balance right. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on the flavour name for allergen information
‘Dark’ or ‘milk’ doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or the possible presence of allergens in a specific variety.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying, especially if you’re sharing the sandwiches with someone who has an allergy.
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Leaving an open pack in a warm car
Product information for chocolate flakes says to store them in a cool, dry place. Heat or damaged packaging could affect their quality during the journey.
Make the sandwiches in advance, or take a well-sealed pack in a dry lunchbox, out of direct sunlight.
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Taking flakes as your only snack
Chocolate flakes are a sandwich filling, not a snack on their own. For milk chocolate flakes, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also lists sugars and saturated fat in the nutritional information per serving.
Decide how much you’ll use in your sandwiches, and pack other food for a longer journey too.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
De Ruijter
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a particular variety of chocolate flakes.
- Jumbo and Albert Heijn include milk, dark and white varieties in their ranges.
- Check the weight and label of the variety you choose; pack sizes vary.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-label range with several chocolate flake flavours.
- Jumbo lists 300 g packs of milk or dark chocolate flakes, as well as a duo mix.
- Choose the flavour mix you want and read the product-specific information on the pack.
PLUS
A supermarket own-label option to consider if you’re looking for dark chocolate flakes.
- PLUS lists a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes with a Fairtrade Cocoa label.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging, even if you choose a dark variety.
ALDI / Kiekeboe
A supermarket option for taking Kiekeboe chocolate flakes along with your regular shopping.
- ALDI lists 300 g milk and dark varieties.
- Check which variety is available in store and read its label.
Lidl
A supermarket option if you’re looking for milk chocolate flakes.
- Lidl lists 300 g milk chocolate flakes, article number 5142.
- Lidl marks this item as available in store only, so check the packaging there.
Products for sandwiches on the go
These Joybuy products include chocolate flakes and chocolate sprinkles for bread. When choosing, consider the type of product, how much you’ll use and the label for the specific variety.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
A 300 g pack to consider if you’re making several sandwiches with milk chocolate flakes.
If you have allergies, check the pack for information about milk and the possible presence of wheat. Store the flakes in a cool, dry place.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
The 200 g pack could be a good choice if you want to take a smaller amount of cocoa flakes on a short trip.
The product information lists 7.5% cocoa and wheat starch. Check the current label for allergens, including the possible presence of milk.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure 390 g
This 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles is an option if you’re making lots of sandwiches or will use the rest after your trip.
Don’t assume that ‘dark’ means the product is free from milk. Check the allergen information on the label.
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Venz Tiger Flakes 200 g
The 200 g pack could suit you if you only want to top a few sandwiches with flakes.
Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the pack, especially if you’re sharing the sandwiches.
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Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g
A 400 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles to consider if you’re making several sandwiches and can use the rest afterwards.
Before use, read the ingredients, nutritional information and full allergen declaration on the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate flakes handy as a snack on their own during a road trip?
Chocolate flakes are mainly intended as a sandwich filling or topping, rather than to eat straight from an open pack. For the journey, you could make sandwiches in advance or take a well-sealed pack in a dry lunchbox.
How should I store chocolate flakes in the car?
Keep chocolate flakes cool and dry, and out of direct sunlight, as stated in the product information for the flakes mentioned here. Seal an opened pack tightly and check that the packaging is intact before setting off.
Can I rely on the words ‘dark’ or ‘milk’ if I have an allergy?
No, the flavour name doesn’t replace the allergen information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling on packaging, so read the label on the pack you’re buying, including any warnings about possible presence.
How can I compare the nutritional information for chocolate flakes?
Compare the same nutrients per 100 g, then consider how much you’ll use in each sandwich. For a 15 g serving of milk chocolate flakes, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 68 kcal, 10.5 g sugars and 1.4 g saturated fat; don’t use these figures as nutritional information for every other variety.