Choose a glass jar based on how many chocolate flakes you want to serve at your get-together, not just the weight on the packet. A small jar suits a modest table portion, while a jar of around 700 ml or a set of two gives you room to share or keep flavours separate. A larger jar makes most sense if you’ll also use it for storage. If the flakes will come into direct contact with the jar, check that it’s suitable for food contact, and keep the packaging handy for storage and allergen information.
If you only want to serve a few chocolate flakes alongside fruit, yoghurt or mini desserts, a small jar takes up less room on the table. Choose one that’s suitable for direct food contact and makes it easy to serve the amount you want.
If you’re serving chocolate flakes to several guests or want to keep flavours separate, consider a medium-sized jar or two separate jars. Make sure the packaging information for each variety remains easy to identify.
If you’ll also use the jar for storage after your get-together, check its stated capacity, lid and the storage instructions for the chocolate flakes. A large jar isn’t automatically practical for serving a small portion at the table.
First, decide how many chocolate flakes you want to put on the table. Then check that the jar and lid are suitable for direct food contact, storage and cleaning.
Suitable if: you want to serve a small amount of chocolate flakes and keep the rest in the original packaging.
Consider: you may need to top up a small jar if several guests help themselves at once.
Suitable if: guests will serve themselves from the same jar, or you want to present different flavours separately in two jars.
Consider: check how each model’s jar, lid and any sealing ring should be cleaned.
Suitable if: you also want to use the same jar to store dry goods at home.
Consider: this type of jar takes up more table space than you may need for one small serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Size and ease of access | Compare the capacity in ml or L with the portion you want to serve; also check the width of the jar opening. | If guests need to help themselves easily, I don’t want to keep topping up the jar or put one that’s too large on the table. For around 40% of consumers, the right serving size would be the main priority. |
| Sealing and storage | Check whether it’s suitable for food contact, along with the lid and cleaning instructions. Follow the storage instructions on the packet. | If the chocolate flakes will stay in the jar after the get-together, I want to know whether it’s intended for direct food contact and seals properly. Around 40% of consumers would see storage as their main concern. |
| Quantity and product information | Check the packet weight and keep the ingredients, allergens and best-before information with the right flavour. | If I’m offering guests different flavours, I don’t want to lose track of which packet goes with which jar. Keeping this information and choosing a suitable quantity would be the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The fact that a jar is made of glass doesn’t tell you whether it’s intended to come into direct contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for articles intended for food contact.
Before buying, check the product information if the chocolate flakes will touch the jar directly. Don’t use a decorative jar for serving or storage unless its suitability has been confirmed.
Chocolate flakes are labelled in grams, while jars are usually measured in ml or L. So you can’t assume that a 300 g packet will fit exactly into a 300 ml jar.
Decide how much you want to serve at the table and, if necessary, try a similar-sized jar before buying several.
A clear jar won’t tell you which ingredients or allergens the chocolate flakes contain. Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya, among other things, for a De Ruijter milk variety; PLUS says that milk and lactose may be present in a plain variety.
Keep the original packaging and make it clear which brand and variety is in each jar if you’re using more than one.
A jar may still be listed with specifications even when its availability to order has changed. This can be particularly inconvenient if you need a specific size or set for a planned get-together.
Check current availability and care instructions before ordering.
For anyone who wants to serve milk, plain, white or Royaal chocolate flakes as separate flavours.
A supermarket own brand to consider if you want to serve plain and milk chocolate flakes, or a duo mix, separately.
A supermarket own brand for anyone looking for 300 g of plain chocolate flakes.
ALDI’s own brand, with milk and plain chocolate flakes available as separate varieties.
An in-store option if you’re looking for a 300 g pack of milk chocolate flakes.
This order compares three jars described by Joybuy, considering how they might work on a snack table, their stated capacity and relevant product specifications. It isn’t an independent test, sales or quality ranking; check current availability and product information before choosing a jar.
| Position | Product | Specifications | Why it’s included | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURE COOK glass storage jars, 2 × 700 ml | Set of two; borosilicate glass and silicone sealing ring, according to Joybuy. | Joybuy describes two jars that let you serve different flavours separately on a shared table. Check the care instructions: the product title says the set isn’t dishwasher-safe. | Joybuy |
| 2 | 5five glass storage jar, 1.6 L | Around 1.6 L; glass with a metal screw-top lid, according to Joybuy. | Joybuy describes this model as a dry-food jar with an airtight seal. Its capacity is better suited to serving and storage combined than to serving just a small portion at the table. | Joybuy |
| 3 | 5five glass spice jar with wooden lid, 0.33 L | 0.33 L; borosilicate glass body, according to Joybuy. | The size listed by Joybuy gives you an example of a small jar for the table. According to the product specifications, this model isn’t dishwasher-safe. | Joybuy |
For direct contact with chocolate flakes, use a jar that’s intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that such articles in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Check the product information to confirm what the jar is intended for.
It’s best to keep varieties separate if guests need to be able to check their ingredients and allergens. For De Ruijter milk chocolate flakes, Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya, among other things, while PLUS says that milk and lactose may be present in a plain variety. Keep the original packaging with the jars.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your chosen chocolate flakes; decanting them into glass doesn’t automatically mean they need to be chilled. For the plain chocolate flakes described, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep the label to hand for as long as you use the jar.
It depends on the model and its components. Joybuy says the 0.33 L jar described isn’t dishwasher-safe; the product title for the PURE COOK set also says it isn’t dishwasher-safe. Check the instructions for the jar, lid and sealing ring separately.
