Who are single portions useful for?

Breakfast eater short on time

A pre-measured sachet saves you weighing out a portion. Just check that you have a bowl, liquid and the facilities required for the stated preparation method where you’re eating.

Solo breakfast eater who wants to compare ingredients

A plain variety lets you decide what to add. Check the ingredients list for the exact flavour and compare sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g, as well as the amount in the sachet.

Breakfast eater keeping an eye on protein

Compare the protein content per 100 g and the source of the protein. The Quaker Protein Naturel variety described by Albert Heijn contains added soya protein, which is also relevant when checking for allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide where you’ll prepare your oats. This will determine whether you need a bowl for a sachet or whether a cup is more suitable. Then compare the contents and the label for the exact variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Preparing it when you’re out Check how much liquid you need and whether you’ll need a bowl, microwave or pan. If I’m having breakfast away from home, I want to know in advance what I’ll need. Around 36% of consumers put this convenience first.
Ingredients and nutritional value Compare sugars, fibre and protein per 100 g; check the ingredients list for added ingredients too. I want to weigh up a flavoured or protein variety against a plain one without different portion sizes making the comparison harder. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Amount per portion Check the number of grams in each sachet or cup and compare it with the amount you want for breakfast. A pre-measured portion is convenient, but I want to know whether one pack is right for my breakfast. Around 21% of consumers focus first on portion size.
Allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety on the packaging. If an ingredient isn’t suitable for me, the label determines which variety I can consider. This check comes first for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sachet is a ready-to-eat breakfast

    A pre-measured portion saves you weighing it out, but you still need to prepare it. Albert Heijn describes Quaker Oats Express Naturel as needing to be prepared hot with liquid, using a microwave or pan.

    Check the instructions before taking a sachet with you. Consider a cup if you’d rather not use a separate bowl, and check what you’ll need to prepare that too.

  • Assuming all flavours have the same ingredients

    Jumbo lists sugar in the ingredients for the Quaker Oats Express Kaneel variety. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you how it compares with the plain version.

    Read the ingredients list and compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum recommends for products with different portion sizes.

  • Overlooking the protein source in a high-protein variety

    The Quaker Protein Naturel variety described by Albert Heijn contains soya protein. Choosing a protein variety may therefore also mean choosing a different ingredient.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you want to buy.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Quaker

Quaker’s Oats Express range includes individual sachets in varieties such as Naturel, Kaneel and Protein.

  • Albert Heijn describes the Naturel pack as containing 12 portions, with a preparation time of around two minutes.
  • The Protein variety contains soya protein, while sugar is listed in the ingredients for the Kaneel variety described by Jumbo. So be sure to check the exact variety.

Jumbo

The own-brand range includes both larger packs of oats and pre-measured portions.

  • Jumbo lists packs of 500 g and 1 kg, as well as Original portions of 5 × 27 g.
  • With a larger pack, you’ll need to measure out portions yourself if you want to take them with you.

Brinta

Brinta Havermout is an option if individual sachets aren’t essential.

  • The pack described by Albert Heijn contains 450 g of oats, with 100% oat flakes as the ingredient.
  • You’ll need to measure out a portion yourself. The product information also mentions possible traces of wheat and rye.

Upfront

Upfront offers a cup as an alternative to a sachet that you prepare in a separate bowl.

  • Jumbo lists an Oats Cup Appel Kaneel weighing 75 g.
  • Before choosing this cup, check the preparation method, ingredients and nutritional information on the exact pack.

A single-portion pack on Joybuy

This Quaker product suits you if you want pre-measured oats and can prepare them where you’re having breakfast. When choosing between a sachet and a cup, also consider how much equipment you’ll need to bring.

Quaker Express Oatmeal, 324 g pack

Quaker Express Oatmeal 324 g

For anyone who wants to take pre-measured oats to a place where they can prepare them using a microwave or pan. The pack contains 324 g; check the required amount of liquid, nutritional information and allergens on the label of the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare a sachet of instant oats when I’m out?

Yes, as long as you have what the sachet’s preparation instructions call for. For Quaker Oats Express Naturel, Albert Heijn describes a hot preparation using 180 ml of liquid and a microwave or pan. Take a bowl too if you won’t have one where you’re going.

Should I compare nutritional values per portion or per 100 g?

Start by comparing similar instant oats per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum points out that manufacturers set their own portion sizes. Then check how many grams are actually in one sachet or cup.

Is a flavoured variety less suitable than a plain one?

Not necessarily: it depends on the ingredients you want and the flavour you’re looking for. For Quaker Oats Express Kaneel, Jumbo lists sugar in the ingredients. So compare the exact flavour with a plain variety in terms of ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g.

What should I look for if I need to avoid soya or certain grains?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The Quaker Protein Naturel variety described by Albert Heijn contains soya protein; the Brinta Havermout described lists possible traces of wheat and rye. Don’t draw conclusions about a different flavour or pack based on the brand name alone.