Who are individual portions useful for?

Anyone having brunch alone who doesn’t want to open a large box

A pre-measured sachet saves you having to portion it out yourself. According to Kellogg's and Albert Heijn, Kellogg's Variety Pack contains eight individual portions.

Anyone who wants to offer a choice of flavours at a small table

With a selection of sachets, you don’t need to open several large boxes. Kellogg's range includes Coco Pops, Honey Pops, Coco Pops Choco's and Frosties.

Anyone weighing convenience against label information

A small portion is convenient, but sugar, fibre, salt and allergens still need to be considered separately. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing similar products per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

Mini packs of breakfast cereal

Choose this if: you want to serve dry breakfast cereal without measuring it out and let guests choose from different flavours.

Bear in mind: each sachet contains a fixed amount; also check the nutritional information and allergens for the range.

Breakfast drink sachets

Choose this if: a measured cereal-based breakfast drink suits your brunch.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to add water or milk and stir; it isn’t a bowl of dry breakfast cereal.

Portion it out yourself

Choose this if: you want to decide how much to serve each person or offer a different type of cereal.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to measure or serve it out and, depending on the product, prepare it.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Convenient portions The number of individual sachets and whether the product needs to be prepared. If I’m having brunch alone, I don’t want to open a large pack or measure out a portion for one bowl. For around 46% of these consumers, convenient portions are the deciding factor.
Choice of flavours Which flavours are included in the pack and how many sachets there are of each. When I’m serving a small group, I want to offer a choice without opening several boxes. For around 36% of these consumers, variety of flavour comes first.
Nutritional information and allergens Sugar, fibre and salt per 100 g, the ingredients and the allergens listed on the current packaging. If guests need to consider certain ingredients, I’d rather check the label first than focus on portion size. Around 18% of these consumers place the greatest importance on checking this information.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every portion sachet contains ready-to-serve breakfast cereal

    Brinta Wake-up! is a breakfast drink in dry form: add water or milk and stir before serving. It needs different preparation from a sachet of dry breakfast cereal.

    Check whether you’re buying mini portions of breakfast cereal or a product to mix, and have cups and the required liquid ready if needed.

  • Assuming a small pack has a particular nutritional profile

    Portion size alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fibre or salt a product contains. The product information for Kellogg's Variety Pack lists 25 g of sugar and 4,2 g of fibre per 100 g.

    First compare products on the same basis, per 100 g, then decide which portion size is practical.

  • Checking for allergens only once everyone is at the table

    The products mentioned contain different grains and other allergens, or state that they may contain them. That means a particular range isn’t automatically suitable for every guest.

    Before serving, read the current packaging for each product and keep the ingredient information available at brunch.

  • Assuming a product listing confirms it’s in stock

    A listing alone doesn’t tell you whether you can order and receive the product in time for your planned brunch.

    Check current stock and delivery options for your location just before placing your order.

Brands to consider

Kellogg's

According to Kellogg's and Albert Heijn, the Variety Pack contains eight individual packs of breakfast cereal in four flavours.

  • The sachets can be served individually, so there’s no need to measure out the cereal.
  • The product information lists 25 g of sugar and 4,2 g of fibre per 100 g. The range contains wheat, barley and cereals containing gluten, and may contain peanuts, milk and soya; check the current packaging.

Brinta

Brinta Wake-up! comes in pre-measured breakfast drink sachets. According to the product page, Volkoren graanontbijt is sold in a 500 g pack and needs to be portioned out yourself.

  • According to Albert Heijn, Wake-up! contains five 23 g sachets. The product information for Brinta Volkoren graanontbijt lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Wake-up! needs to be mixed with water or milk; Volkoren graanontbijt also isn’t an individually packed sachet of dry breakfast cereal.

Quaker / Cruesli

Quaker Cruesli Luchtig is a crunchy muesli sold in a 375 g bag, not a selection of individual portions.

  • The product information lists an average portion of 45 g, 74% wholegrain cereals and 8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • You’ll still need to measure it out yourself. The product information lists 16 g of sugar per 100 g and ingredients including oats, wheat and barley.

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Frequently asked questions

Which breakfast cereals can I serve in individual portions?

According to Kellogg's and Albert Heijn, Kellogg's Variety Pack contains eight individual portions of dry breakfast cereal in four flavours. If you like, serve with milk, yoghurt or an alternative.

Is Brinta Wake-up! the same as a sachet of dry breakfast cereal?

No, Brinta Wake-up! is a portioned breakfast drink that you mix with water or milk and stir. Choose it only if the preparation and drink format suit your brunch.

How do I compare sugar and fibre across different portion sizes?

Compare similar products per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum advises. Then consider how much you actually want to serve and check whether the nutritional values apply to the dry or prepared product.

What should I check if brunch guests have allergies?

Check the current allergen information on the packaging for each product. According to the product information, Kellogg's Variety Pack contains wheat, barley and cereals containing gluten, and may contain peanuts, milk and soya; Brinta Wake-up! contains milk, wheat and barley, among other ingredients.

Can Nutri-Score replace the ingredients list?

No, Nutri-Score doesn’t replace the ingredients list or allergen information. According to the Dutch Government, it’s the official food choice logo in the Netherlands; also check the nutrition table and label for information relevant to your brunch.