Households that eat cornflakes regularly
If you eat cornflakes several mornings a week, a 500 g pack could be worth considering, depending on how much you get through. A larger pack is most practical when you can store it properly once opened.
Which pack is right for you?
Households that pay close attention to labels
For these shoppers, ingredients, fibre, sugars, any wholegrain claims and allergens are all important. Compare the current labels on the specific products, rather than looking at pack weight alone.
Households with limited storage space or lower consumption
If a pack will be open for a long time or is difficult to seal properly, a smaller pack may be a better fit for how you use it.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much cornflakes your household gets through and how much space you have to store an opened pack properly. Then compare the labels on the packs that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size for regular use | Compare the pack weight with how much your household actually eats; packs are available in sizes including 375 g and 500 g. | If cornflakes are on the table several weekday mornings, I want a pack size that suits that routine. For around 34% of consumers, finding the right pack size comes first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g, fibre and sugars, as well as the allergen information on the pack you choose. | When comparing packs, I want to know what each product contains before deciding based on size. For around 33% of consumers, the label is the first thing they look at. |
| Storage when consumption is low | Choose a pack size you can use up, and store an opened pack somewhere cool, dry and dark, with the pack sealed tightly. | If I take a long time to finish a pack or have little storage space, I want to avoid the flakes going soft. For around 33% of consumers, a manageable pack size matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all cornflakes are wholegrain
Ingredients and nutritional values vary from one product to another. A large pack won’t tell you whether its contents are wholegrain or how much fibre and sugar they contain.
Check for any wholegrain claims and compare the nutritional information on the current pack.
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Buying a large pack without space to store it
An opened pack that isn’t stored with the seal closed properly may lose quality before you’ve finished it.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you eat, and store breakfast cereals somewhere cool, dry and dark, with the pack sealed tightly, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Soft or stale flakes may end up going to waste.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
The name of a cornflakes product is no substitute for checking the allergen information for that specific variety.
If you need to avoid certain allergens, read the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Brands to consider
These brands give you a starting point when comparing pack sizes. For your final choice, always check the information on the specific pack.
Golden Bridge
ALDI’s own brand sells Cornflakes in a 500 g pack.
- A 500 g pack to consider if you eat cornflakes regularly.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for this variety separately; pack size won’t tell you what’s in it.
Jumbo
Jumbo Cornflakes is listed in a 500 g pack.
- The listed pack size makes it easy to compare with a smaller pack.
- Check the current ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information for this exact product.
Albert Heijn
AH Cornflakes is listed in a 500 g pack.
- A 500 g option for households that want to compare their consumption with this pack size.
- Don’t rely on pack weight if nutritional information or allergens matter to your choice.
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is listed in a 375 g pack, among other sizes.
- The smaller listed pack size may suit households that don’t eat much.
- Check the current label for this variety too; the brand and pack size don’t determine what’s in it.
Lidl
Lidl lists cornflakes in its Dutch range.
- Another range to explore when choosing cornflakes.
- Check the size and label of the pack you choose before comparing it with another.
Cornflakes at Joybuy
This 375 g pack of Kellogg's is an option if you’re looking for a smaller pack for weekday breakfasts and the size suits how much you eat.
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Kellogg's Cornflakes 375 g
A 375 g pack may suit you if you wouldn’t get through a larger pack in time.
Pack size: 375 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
When is a larger pack of cornflakes practical?
A larger pack is practical if your household will use it up while it’s still at its best. If you can’t store an opened pack properly or don’t eat much cornflakes, a smaller pack may be a better fit.
Which label details should I compare when choosing cornflakes?
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the specific packs, including fibre and sugars per 100 g. Also check for any wholegrain claims and look at the allergen information if it’s relevant to your household.
Where can I find the allergen information for cornflakes?
Allergen information should be shown on the label of prepacked cornflakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on prepacked foods, so check the information on the exact pack you choose.
How should I store an opened pack of cornflakes?
Store breakfast cereals somewhere cool, dry and dark, with the pack sealed tightly, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Follow the storage instructions on the pack too. If you take a while to finish it, choose a pack size you can use up while it’s still at its best.