Host who wants to cut down on leftovers
You want to put out small packs as needed and save any unopened ones for another occasion. Dirk lists De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar as 10 pieces with a total weight of 140 g.
Who are mini packs handy for?
Individual packs are particularly practical if you don’t want to open one shared box straight away. If one flavour is enough for everyone, you don’t need this type of packaging.
Game group with different tastes
You want to offer a choice without opening several regular boxes. Kleintjes contains other kinds of sprinkles as well as chocolate flakes. If you only want flakes, consider a mixed box such as De Ruijter Vlokfeest, 200 g, from PLUS.
Group who want to share one flavour
You don’t need individual packs and would rather portion out the flakes yourself. PLUS lists regular 200 g boxes of De Ruijter milk and white chocolate flakes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual packs. Then choose between different kinds of sprinkles, a mix of flakes in one box, or one flavour for everyone.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual packs | Check the number of pieces, the total weight and which kinds of sprinkles are included. The total weight doesn’t tell you how much is in each individual pack. | I only want to open what we’ll use during game night and keep the rest sealed. For around 50% of consumers, individual packs are the main priority. |
| Flavour variety | Check whether the mix contains flakes only, and whether the flavours are together in one box or individually packaged. | If not everyone wants the same topping, I want to offer a choice without opening several large boxes. Flavour variety matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| One shared box | Check the flavour and pack weight. With a regular box, you portion it out yourself. | I want to keep things simple with one flavour for the group and serve small portions myself. For around 20% of consumers, this simple shared option is the priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘Kleintjes’ means mini flakes only
According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar also contains chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. The 140 g on the pack is the total weight, not a stated amount for each individual pack.
Choose this mix if you want different kinds of sprinkles in small packs. If you’re looking for chocolate flakes only, check the contents before buying.
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Guessing the allergens from the flavour name
Ingredients vary by variant. PLUS lists milk, lactose and soya in De Ruijter milk and white chocolate flakes; other ingredients may be relevant in a mix.
Before serving, read the label on the exact pack and keep the ingredient information available for guests who need to check it.
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Assuming a temporary supermarket offer will always be available
An offer with limited stock doesn’t tell you whether the pack you want will still be available on the day of your game night.
Check which variant and pack size are available at your chosen shop before planning your snacks around them.
Brands to consider
The differences below apply to the packs and product ranges mentioned, not to each brand’s entire range.
De Ruijter
Offers regular boxes of flakes, a mixed box and Kleintjes Strooibaar in small individual packs.
- Dirk lists Kleintjes as 10 pieces with a total weight of 140 g; PLUS lists, among other options, 200 g boxes of milk and white flakes.
- Kleintjes also contains chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles, so check that the mix suits what you want to serve.
Venz
Jumbo lists, among other options, Rimboe Kroko and Tijger flakes in 200 g packs.
- An option if you want to choose a different type of flakes to share from one pack.
- Check the pack format if individual small portions are important for your game night.
Choca
Jumbo lists regular flakes and a mix in 200 g packs.
- A good fit if the group will spoon or sprinkle flakes from a shared pack.
- Check the information for your chosen variant if ingredients, allergens or individual packs are important to you.
Jumbo
According to its range listing, the own brand offers dark and milk flakes, plus a duo mix, in 300 g packs.
- A larger shared pack if you want to portion it out yourself.
- Check that the larger total weight suits your group, and reseal an opened pack according to the instructions on the label.
Flakes to share from one pack
These Joybuy products are 200 g variants for sharing flakes during game night: a flavour mix or milk chocolate flakes. If you’d rather have individual mini packs, check the pack format before choosing a variant.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
For a group who want to serve a mix of flakes from one shared pack.
200 g pack. Check the ingredients, allergens and pack format if individual portions are important to you.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
For a group who want to share milk chocolate flakes and portion them out themselves.
200 g pack. Before serving, check the allergens on the label and the pack format if you’re looking for small individual portions.
Frequently asked questions
Does De Ruijter Kleintjes contain chocolate flakes only?
No. Jumbo also lists fruit sprinkles and milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in Kleintjes Strooibaar. Check whether your group will enjoy that combination rather than flakes alone.
Are Kleintjes handy if I want to put out small portions?
Yes, if your main priority is being able to offer individual mini packs. Dirk lists 10 pieces with a total weight of 140 g; don’t use that total weight as a guide to the contents of each individual pack. With a regular box, you decide how much to serve.
Which allergens should I check for game night?
Check the label of each exact variant you’re serving. PLUS lists milk, lactose and soya in De Ruijter milk and white chocolate flakes; other ingredients, such as wheat, may also be relevant in a mix.
How should I store an opened box of flakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo advises storing De Ruijter Vlokken Puur in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened box according to the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.