A small group with different preferences
You want to put out several toppings without opening a large box of each. A mixed portion pack could be a good fit if you want to serve other sprinkles as well as flakes.
Who are small portions useful for?
Anyone who wants to prepare portions in advance
Measured portions are more convenient for guests or overnight visitors than repeatedly scooping from a box. Albert Heijn's product information lists eight portions for both De Ruijter Kleintjes and AH Strooi mini's.
Anyone choosing by flavour or allergens
If you're looking for a particular flake flavour or buying for someone with an allergy, compare the exact varieties. Dark, white and mixed flakes differ in their ingredients and allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
Mixed portion pack
Choose this: if you want to serve measured portions and a variety of toppings at a small Christmas breakfast.
Bear in mind: both De Ruijter Kleintjes and AH Strooi mini's contain chocolate sprinkles as well as flakes. If allergens are a concern, check every part of the mix.
Regular box of flakes
Choose this: if you want to serve only flakes in your chosen flavour or portion out larger amounts yourself.
Bear in mind: you'll need to portion them yourself and may have an opened box left over. Ingredients and allergens vary by variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and leftovers | Check how many portions there are and how many actually contain flakes. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, including four 15 g portions of milk chocolate flakes. | For a small Christmas breakfast, I want to be able to portion things out in advance without opening a large box for every topping. This need for portion-sized servings is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Variety on the table | Check which types of sprinkles are in the mix. According to Albert Heijn, AH Strooi mini's contains both flakes and chocolate sprinkles. | If guests want different toppings, I'd rather put out a mix than several separate boxes. Variety comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and allergens | Choose the variety you want and read the latest ingredients and allergen information on that pack. | If I'm buying for someone with an allergy or a strong flavour preference, that particular variety needs to be suitable. For around 25% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘flakes only’
De Ruijter Kleintjes and AH Strooi mini's are mixed packs of toppings. If you want to serve only flakes, these packs also include other toppings.
Before you buy, read the full list of contents, not just the product name.
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Assuming dark, white and festive flakes are interchangeable
According to Albert Heijn's product information, De Ruijter dark flakes contain soya and may contain milk; the white flakes contain milk, lactose and soya. Vlokfeest contains wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya, and may contain milk.
Choose the flavour you want first, then check the latest label on the exact pack, especially if you're buying for guests.
Brands worth comparing
De Ruijter
Offers both the mixed Kleintjes portion pack and regular boxes of different types of flakes.
- According to Albert Heijn, Kleintjes contains eight portions, including four 15 g portions of milk chocolate flakes.
- Kleintjes contains more than just flakes; check the ingredients and allergens for each part of the mix.
AH
Offers a mixed portion pack and a regular box of dark and white flakes.
- According to Albert Heijn, Strooi mini's contains eight portions; AH Mix flakes comes in a 300 g box.
- Strooi mini's contains other sprinkles as well as flakes, and lists milk and lactose. AH Mix flakes is not a portion pack.
Venz
Tijgervlokken and Krokovlokken are mixed flake products with shaped pieces, for anyone who mainly wants to choose the mix of toppings.
- Albert Heijn's product information describes combinations of chocolate and vanilla flakes with shaped pieces.
- The packs mentioned are regular 200 g boxes. According to the Krokovlokken product page, the shaped pieces are less suitable for children under 3 years old.
Choca
A regular box of flakes to compare if you don't need individual portions.
- The pack described by Albert Heijn contains 200 g of flakes.
- This isn't a mini pack. The product information lists wheat and soya, and says the product may contain milk.
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Frequently asked questions
Do mini packs of flakes contain only flakes?
No, not the packs discussed here. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes and AH Strooi mini's combine flakes with other sprinkles. Check the contents if you want to serve only flakes.
What should I check in a mini mix for guests with allergies?
Check the latest label on the pack and the ingredients of every part of the mix. Albert Heijn's product information lists milk, lactose, soya and wheat among the ingredients in different parts of De Ruijter Kleintjes; AH Strooi mini's lists milk and lactose.
How should I store an opened box of flakes?
Store the flakes in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack carefully after use. This is the storage advice Albert Heijn gives for De Ruijter dark and white flakes; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Is online ingredients information enough to check for allergens?
Use the online information to compare products, but also check the latest label on the pack before eating. Ondernemersplein states that mandatory label information for prepacked foods must also be available online; the label on the product you buy shows which information applies to that pack.