Who are small portions useful for?

Hosts who want to set out a set portion

If you want to put out an individual portion for each guest, sachets are more practical than serving flakes from a box. Albert Heijn lists 15 g sachets in the De Ruijter multipack.

Small groups with different tastes

A mixed pack gives guests a choice. Check what’s inside, though: according to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains other sprinkles as well as chocolate flakes.

People at home who prefer to serve their own portions

With a standard box, you can choose how much to serve each time you have coffee. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list 300 g options; these aren’t individually portioned.

What should you look for when choosing?

Milk chocolate flakes in sachets

Choose this if: you want to give every guest the same pre-measured portion. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter has a pack containing 80 sachets of 15 g.

Bear in mind: this option doesn’t offer a choice of flavours; check the label for allergens and sugars.

Mixed small portions

Choose this if: you’d like guests to choose from different types of sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 or 20 g in De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar.

Bear in mind: not every sachet contains flakes; check the ingredients and allergens for each type.

Standard box

Choose this if: you want to decide how much to serve each person.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself and close the box properly after opening. Jumbo lists fifteen 20 g portions in its 300 g box of milk chocolate flakes; these aren’t fifteen individual sachets.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Set portion size Check the number of sachets, the weight of each sachet and whether every sachet contains flakes. I want to set out a small, equal portion for everyone without measuring it myself. For around 42% of consumers, a set portion is the most important factor.
Label information Check the ingredients, allergens, any precautionary allergen warning and nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on the exact pack. If a guest needs to watch what they eat, I want to know exactly what’s in that particular option. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label is the deciding factor.
Flavour and serving Compare milk, dark and mixed options; decide whether you want individual sachets or to measure out portions yourself. I want to offer something that suits my guests’ tastes without choosing a pack that includes sprinkles they don’t want. Flavour and serving are the priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small sachet means fewer sugars

    A sachet limits the serving size, but it doesn’t change what the flakes are made of. The Voedingscentrum lists 10.5 g of sugars in a 15 g portion of milk chocolate flakes.

    If you want to check the sugar content, compare the nutritional information per portion on the current packaging.

  • Assuming dark flakes can’t contain milk

    PLUS states that its 300 g box of dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose.

    For the option you choose, check both the ingredients and any precautionary allergen warning; don’t rely on the flavour name alone.

  • Buying a mixed pack when you only want flakes

    According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar also contains chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles.

    Before buying, check how many sachets of each type are in the pack. If every sachet needs to contain flakes, choose sachets containing flakes only.

Brands compared

De Ruijter

For those looking for individual portions, Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes in 80 sachets of 15 g, as well as a Kleintjes mixed pack with eight small portions.

  • The individual sachets make it easy to set out a set portion for each person.
  • The Kleintjes mix contains more than just flakes; check the ingredients and allergens for each type.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own milk chocolate flakes in a 300 g box, with fifteen 20 g portions according to the product page.

  • The box lets you decide how much to serve.
  • The portions listed aren’t individually packaged; you’ll need to measure them out yourself if you want a set serving size.

PLUS

PLUS lists dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g box as an option you can portion yourself.

  • The dark option offers an alternative to milk chocolate flakes.
  • According to the product information, this option may contain milk and lactose; check the label if these need to be avoided.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in 300 g milk and dark varieties.

  • You can choose between milk and dark and portion them yourself.
  • These are standard boxes, not individual mini portions. Check the packaging for the ingredients and allergens in your chosen option.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a small sachet of chocolate flakes contain fewer sugars?

A smaller sachet doesn’t change what the flakes are made of, but it does limit how much you serve at once. The Voedingscentrum lists 10.5 g of sugars in 15 g of milk chocolate flakes; compare the nutritional information for the product you choose.

What should I check for allergens in chocolate flakes?

Check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen warning on the packaging of the exact option. The De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes reviewed contain milk, lactose and soya; PLUS states that its dark flakes may contain milk and lactose.

How should I store flakes between coffee breaks?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and close an opened box properly after use. The product information reviewed for the flakes mentioned recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.