If you want to hand out portions
Want to have set amounts ready for treats or lunchboxes without weighing them out yourself? The small De Ruijter pack listed by Albert Heijn contains 80 individual portions of 15 g.
Who are the different packs for?
If you’re making several Christmas bakes
If you’re using flakes as a topping for different cakes, cupcakes or desserts, the total pack size matters. Among the options reviewed, Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list 300 g packs.
If you want to combine different sprinkles
A selection may offer several varieties in one pack. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar 140 g contains both flakes and other sprinkles; check that everything in the pack suits your baking plans and your guests’ allergen requirements.
What should you consider when choosing?
For Christmas baking, sharing and lunchboxes, decide what matters most to you: pre-measured portions, enough in the pack for several bakes, or a variety of sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of sachets and the weight of each one; a selection of small sprinkles isn’t automatically a portion pack containing flakes only. | If I want a set amount ready for treats or lunchboxes each time, I don’t want to weigh everything out myself. For around 44% of consumers, portioning is the top priority. |
| Enough for several bakes | Compare the weight in grams and choose the type of flakes that works with your planned topping. | For several Christmas bakes, I want enough flakes in one pack, even if I have to measure out the amounts myself. Around 33% of consumers say the total pack size is their main priority. |
| Variety and ingredients | Check which sprinkles are in the exact mix and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack. | If I want to use different toppings on cupcakes, I need to know what’s in each part of the mix. This variety is the most important deciding factor for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a selection for portions of flakes only
According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar 140 g contains chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles as well as flakes. That matters if your recipe calls for flakes only.
Check which sprinkles are in the pack before planning portion sizes or decorations.
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Looking only at the number of packs
Lots of small portions and one larger bag require different ways of portioning. The number of sachets alone doesn’t tell you how many flakes you have altogether.
Compare both the total weight and the weight per portion, then choose the format that suits your baking or sharing plans.
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Assuming an online ingredients list will always be up to date
Albert Heijn states that product information, including ingredients and allergen information, can change. This is important if you’re baking for someone with an allergy.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually using, even if you’ve bought the product before.
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Assuming every pack can be ordered online
Albert Heijn listed the portion pack reviewed as available in store only; Lidl’s plain flakes reviewed were also listed as an in-store product.
Check the options at your chosen shop before you go shopping.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual portions or a selection of different sprinkles.
- The small pack at Albert Heijn contains 80 portions of 15 g.
- According to Jumbo, Kleintjes Strooibaar 140 g is a mix that includes flakes and chocolate sprinkles; check the allergens on the pack you choose.
AH
The AH pack reviewed contains 300 g of milk chocolate flakes, which can be used as a cake topping.
- The 300 g pack is a good option if you want to portion out the flakes yourself across several bakes.
- This milk chocolate variety contains milk and lactose; check the current pack for ingredients and allergens.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists 300 g packs of Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk or dark varieties.
- You can compare the milk and dark varieties listed to find the type of flakes you want to use.
- Check which variety is available at your ALDI store.
Lidl huismerk
Lidl lists a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes if that’s the variety you’re looking for.
- The pack size listed is 300 g.
- Lidl lists this product as available in store only; check the ingredients and allergens on the label in store.
Flakes at Joybuy
These 200 or 300 g packs offer flakes for topping cakes or desserts, or a variety of sprinkles in one mix. They aren’t packs of individually measured portions.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
An option if you want to use a variety of flakes as a topping for cupcakes. The pack contains 200 g; check the ingredients and allergen label for this mix before use.
If you want to add the flakes before baking, check your recipe to make sure that’s right for the finish you want.
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De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes 200 g
A pack for anyone who wants to use milk chocolate flakes as a topping for bakes and portion them out themselves. It contains 200 g and isn’t individually portioned.
Read the current label if you need to take allergens into account.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
A 300 g pack for anyone who wants to portion out milk chocolate flakes themselves across several occasions. The product information lists bread toppings and desserts as possible uses; decide for yourself whether they’re right for your Christmas bakes.
Check the current label carefully if wheat is a relevant allergen for your guests.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use flakes on Christmas bakes?
Yes. Product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Joybuy lists flakes as a topping for cakes or cupcakes. If you want to add them before baking, follow your recipe: the suggested uses don’t tell you how flakes will behave at every oven temperature.
Is a pack labelled ‘Kleintjes’ always a multipack of flakes only?
No. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar 140 g contains a variety of toppings, including chocolate flakes, fruit sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles. Check the contents if you only want portions of flakes.
Which allergens should I check in a mix?
Check the label of the exact mix you’re buying. Jumbo lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten among the ingredients in De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar; that ingredient list doesn’t automatically apply to other flakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory declaration of allergens on food labels.
How should I store an opened pack of flakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it well after use. The products reviewed are described as needing to be stored in a cool, dry place; the AH variety should also be kept out of direct light.
Can I order the portion pack online?
Check the ordering options at the shop where you want to buy it. Albert Heijn listed the De Ruijter pack reviewed, containing 80 sachets of 15 g, as available in store only.