Families who use chocolate flakes regularly
You make sandwiches with chocolate flakes regularly and want to decide whether a 300 g pack suits your household, or whether you’d rather keep less in stock.
Who are these options for?
Children and parents with a clear flavour preference
Milk, dark and mixed varieties offer different flavours. If your child prefers one particular type, that’s a good reason to choose the flavour before deciding between pack sizes.
Families who read the label carefully
You take ingredients or allergens into account, or want to alternate chocolate flakes with other sandwich fillings. In that case, the information on the packaging for your chosen variety matters more than the product name alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide which flavour and pack size will suit the lunchbox. Then check the ingredients and consider how sweet sandwich fillings fit into the mix.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how often you use chocolate flakes at home; the own-brand packs mentioned are 300 g, while the De Ruijter milk variety mentioned is 200 g. | If I regularly put chocolate flakes on bread, I want to choose a pack size that suits our needs. For around 25% of consumers, pack size is the top priority. |
| Flavour | Choose deliberately between milk, dark and mixed varieties; don’t rely on the brand name alone. | My child has a clear preference, so I want to know which flavour they like on bread before choosing. Around 25% of consumers give this flavour preference priority. |
| Variety | Decide how many chocolate flakes to put on a sandwich and alternate them with other fillings. | I want to be able to include chocolate flakes in the lunchbox now and then, without them always being the only filling. For around 25% of consumers, variety matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and check the current packaging for any ‘may contain’ allergen information. | I need to check the chosen variety for specific ingredients before putting it on a sandwich. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming dark chocolate flakes can’t contain milk
PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. So the word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you everything you need to know if you have an allergy.
Read the ingredients list and check the packaging for any ‘may contain’ information for the variety you’re buying.
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Taking chocolate flakes for granted as an everyday filling
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sandwich fillings in the Dutch Wheel of Five and highlights the sugar and saturated fat in this type of filling. Choosing a different flavour or brand doesn’t change its place in the lunchbox.
Use a small amount and alternate chocolate flakes with other fillings.
Brands to consider
These examples relate to the specific chocolate flake varieties mentioned, not each brand’s full range. Check the packaging for the variety you want to use.
ALDI / Kiekeboe
Kiekeboe offers milk and dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
- ALDI states that the chocolate flakes mentioned are Rainforest Alliance certified.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and availability in your shop for your chosen variety.
Albert Heijn
The AH variety mentioned is a 300 g pack of milk chocolate flakes.
- Albert Heijn states that the cocoa in this variety is Rainforest Alliance certified.
- The milk variety contains milk and lactose; check the packaging if ingredients or allergens are important to you.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range mentioned here includes milk, dark and mixed chocolate flakes.
- The milk and dark varieties mentioned come in 300 g packs.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose; the different flavours are not interchangeable.
PLUS
The PLUS variety mentioned is a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes made with Fairtrade Cacao.
- PLUS states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids and has a Nutri-Score E.
- According to the ingredient information, the product may contain milk and lactose. Check the label on the pack you buy.
De Ruijter
The De Ruijter variety mentioned is a 200 g pack of milk chocolate flakes, for anyone who prefers this flavour or a smaller pack.
- The 200 g size is an alternative to the 300 g packs mentioned.
- The product information for this milk variety lists milk, lactose and soya.
Lidl
Lidl lists milk and dark chocolate flakes as 300 g products for in-store purchase.
- You can choose between a milk or dark variety in this product range.
- Check the pack in store to see which ingredients and allergens apply to your chosen variety.
Chocolate flakes for bread at Joybuy
These two milk chocolate flake options are suitable for a sandwich in a school lunchbox. Choose between a 300 g pack and a smaller 200 g pack based on flavour preference and how often you use them.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
For sandwiches with milk chocolate flakes when a 300 g pack suits your household’s needs. Check the current packaging if you need information about specific ingredients or allergens.
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De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes 200 g
For anyone who wants De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes in a 200 g pack. The information for this variety lists milk, lactose and soya; check the label on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Are dark chocolate flakes suitable if a child can’t have milk?
Not without checking the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen: PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. Read the ingredients list and check for any ‘may contain’ information; ‘dark’ alone isn’t enough to go on.
Are chocolate flakes suitable for a school lunchbox every day?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sandwich fillings in the Dutch Wheel of Five and advises eating them in moderation and not too often. So use a small amount of chocolate flakes and alternate them with other fillings, whatever brand you choose.
How should I store chocolate flakes for sandwiches?
Store the flakes in a cool, dark, dry place and seal the pack well after use. Also check the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging itself.