If you’re bringing bread rolls, yoghurt or porridge for a group, a 300 g box of chocolate flakes is an easy choice for one shared supply. A 2-pack of 2 × 200 g is more practical if you want to split the flakes between two bags or mealtimes. Bring something to eat them with, check the label for everyone sharing, and seal the pack securely once opened.
A 300 g box provides one supply for several travellers. A 2-pack lets you split the flakes between two bags or mealtimes instead. Bring your own bread rolls or something else to eat them with, and make sure you can reseal the pack after use.
Check the exact variety before sharing. PLUS labels its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but warns that they may contain milk and lactose. Other flakes we looked at contain ingredients such as milk, wheat or soya.
Chocolate flakes are a bread topping, not a ready-to-eat snack. Only take them if you have something to eat them on or with, and can store the opened pack securely for the rest of your journey.
First decide whether your group would rather share one box or take two smaller packs. Then check the variety, the label and how you’ll keep the flakes sealed while travelling.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and packaging | Check the net weight and whether you’re buying one box or a 2-pack. Also bring bread, yoghurt or something else to eat them with. | I’m bringing food for the group and want to share the flakes from one supply. For around 46% of consumers, having enough to share comes first. |
| Flavour | Check whether you’re choosing milk, dark or mixed flakes; if you’re buying a 2-pack, check which variety it contains too. | When we eat together, I want to choose a variety that suits the group’s tastes. For around 9% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. | I want to be sure everyone can eat this variety before sharing it. For around 27% of consumers, allergens and dietary requirements matter most. |
| Carrying and storing | Choose an undamaged pack and check how it should be sealed and stored once opened. | When getting on and changing trains, I don’t want an open box in my bag. Around 18% of consumers prioritise keeping their food clean and easy to carry. |
The flakes we looked at are used as a bread topping. A box on its own is therefore less practical if you want to share something to eat during your journey.
Bring bread rolls, yoghurt or something else suitable to eat them with, and decide in advance how you’ll share the flakes.
PLUS labels its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but warns that they may contain milk and lactose. Other varieties list ingredients such as milk, wheat and soya.
If anyone has an allergy or intolerance, ask them to check the label on the pack you’re actually buying before the group eats from it.
An open pack is awkward to carry when getting on or changing trains, and the flakes could spill.
Wait until you’re ready to eat before opening the box, then seal it securely afterwards. Put any rubbish in a bin, as required by NS’s house rules.
The dark chocolate 2-pack we looked at contains two 200 g packs. It’s a good fit if you want to split the supply between two bags or mealtimes.
Jumbo’s chocolate flakes we looked at come in a 300 g box, for anyone who wants to take one pack to share.
We looked at PLUS 300 g boxes of dark and milk chocolate flakes. The variety determines which ingredients you need to check.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
The Choca flakes we looked at come in a 200 g pack, making them a smaller addition to a shared supply.
These Joybuy products are flakes to enjoy with bread, yoghurt or something else you’ve brought along. The 300 g box is a good fit for one shared supply; the 200 g packs are smaller options. Always check the label on your chosen variety before sharing.
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This 300 g box is a good fit for a group wanting to share one supply of flakes with their own bread rolls. Check the label before everyone tucks in.
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This mix of chocolate and vanilla flakes is a smaller option if you fancy a bit of variety with bread or yoghurt you’ve brought along. It’s one 200 g pack, not a 2-pack; check the label for wheat, soya and milk.
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At 200 g, this is a smaller pack for anyone who doesn’t want to bring one large box for the group. Bring something to eat them with and check the label for everyone sharing.
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This 200 g pack is a smaller option for enjoying flakes with food you’ve brought along. If you’re buying for a group, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before sharing.
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This 200 g milk chocolate variety is a good fit if you want to bring a smaller pack to enjoy with bread. As it’s a milk variety, check the label before sharing the flakes.
Put them in a bin, as required by NS’s house rules for passengers. Seal an opened box securely before continuing your journey.
Read the label on the exact pack you want to share, including the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; also check the variety you’ve chosen.
Not necessarily. PLUS labels its 300 g dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but warns that they may contain milk and lactose. So don’t rely on ‘dark’ or ‘vegan’ instead of checking the allergen information on the label.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it securely after use. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the printed best-before date applies to an unopened pack; once opened, follow the instructions for that product.
