Families who eat breakfast together
If several people regularly eat cornflakes, the number of portions can help you work out how long a pack will last. Jumbo lists around 17 portions of 30 g in its 500 g pack; larger bowls will mean fewer portions.
Who is this choice for?
Households with a planned grocery delivery
You want to add cornflakes to an order you’re already having delivered. Check that the product is available for your address and delivery slot, and that your basket meets the order requirements.
Households checking allergens
The name cornflakes alone doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients. The Jumbo and Kellogg’s packs described here contain barley, so check the current product information and the label on the pack you receive.
What should you look for?
First, work out how much cornflakes you get through between deliveries. Then consider whether a particular brand matters to your household, and check the ingredients and delivery options before you order.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Compare the pack weight with the stated number of grams per portion and the amount you actually serve. | If several family members often eat cornflakes, I want to know whether one pack will last until the next order. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Brand or supermarket own-label | See which product your household wants and compare pack sizes; a branded pack and an own-label pack may not contain the same number of portions. | If my household wants a particular type of cornflakes, I don’t choose based on pack size alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise their product preference. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen, and check the label when it arrives. | If ingredients are a deciding factor for my household, I need to know exactly what’s in this pack. For around 21% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
| Delivery availability | Check availability for your address, the delivery slot and the requirements for your basket. | I want to add breakfast to my planned delivery without having to make a last-minute trip to the shops. For around 14% of consumers, delivery availability comes before the other considerations. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming a 500 g pack will make a set number of breakfasts
The stated number of portions depends on the portion size used. For its 500 g pack, Jumbo lists around 17 portions of 30 g; the former AH Basic 500 g pack listed 13 portions of 40 g.
Base your estimate on how much you put in your bowls at breakfast, rather than relying only on the portion count on the product page.
-
Assuming a product page means it’s available for delivery
Lidl says its 500 g cornflakes are only available in store. So, seeing a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can add the item to your grocery delivery.
Check availability for your address and chosen delivery slot before planning breakfast around that pack.
-
Skipping the label because everyone eats the same breakfast
The Jumbo and Kellogg’s cornflakes described here contain barley. This matters if someone in your household needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Compare the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen before ordering, and check the pack you receive too.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of its own-label cornflakes, with around 17 portions of 30 g.
- The stated portion size can help your household work out how long the pack will last.
- Jumbo says this variety contains barley and gluten, and may contain milk, oats, rye and wheat. For home delivery, check your postcode and basket.
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Corn Flakes in a 375 g pack are listed on Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages.
- A familiar branded option for households looking to order these particular cornflakes.
- The variety described contains barley. Check the ingredients on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists Kellogg's Cornflakes in a 375 g pack. There’s also a product page for AH Basic Cornflakes in a 500 g pack, but it says the item is no longer in the range.
- For a planned online order, you can check the latest product information and delivery options for your address.
- Don’t count on the former AH Basic 500 g pack being available to order.
Golden Bridge / ALDI
ALDI lists Golden Bridge Cornflakes in a 500 g pack as an own-label option.
- The pack size can be compared with other 500 g packs.
- Check separately how to buy them if you want your cornflakes delivered to your home.
Lidl
Lidl lists cornflakes in a 500 g pack.
- An option if you’re combining a trip to the shops with your other grocery shopping.
- Lidl says this item is only available in store.
Cornflakes on Joybuy
Related products will appear soon.
Frequently asked questions
How many breakfasts will I get from a 500 g pack of cornflakes?
It depends on how much you use per bowl. Jumbo lists around 17 portions of 30 g in its 500 g pack, while the former AH Basic 500 g pack listed 13 portions of 40 g.
Are the cornflakes described gluten-free?
Don’t assume they are: the Jumbo Cornflakes described contain barley and gluten, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain barley. If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the latest ingredients and the information on the packaging of the product you’re considering.
Should I still read the label after ordering online?
Yes, check the pack you receive, especially if allergens are a concern. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
Can I have a single pack of cornflakes delivered on its own?
That depends on the order requirements and delivery options for your address. Jumbo sets a minimum basket spend for home delivery, so check with the supermarket you’ve chosen whether you can place an order for cornflakes alone.