Group bakers stocking up
If you’re making oliebollen for several people, you’ll want to have enough flakes ready. Albert Heijn, PLUS, ALDI and Jumbo list 300 g packs; work out how many you need based on your plans.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If your guests avoid certain ingredients, choosing between dark, milk and mixed flakes is about more than flavour. Check the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many flakes you want to have ready for your oliebollen. Then choose a flavour and check the label if ingredients or allergens matter to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight and decide whether you want to serve one flavour or several. A 300 g pack doesn’t equal a set number of portions. | If I’m making oliebollen for several people, I don’t want to run out of flakes halfway through. For around 45% of consumers in this situation, having enough in the pack comes first. |
| Flavour | Choose between dark, milk and mixed flakes. Albert Heijn describes its 300 g mix as 50% dark and 50% white flakes. | I want to know in advance whether I’m serving one chocolate flavour or putting a combination on the table. For around 33% of consumers, flavour is the top priority. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you choose. | If someone sharing the food with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the specific pack. For around 22% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Automatically calling a 300 g pack a ‘sharing bag’
‘Pack’ or ‘box’ doesn’t tell you how many portions it contains or whether you can reseal it after opening.
Compare the net weight, and check the type of packaging if it matters for how you plan to use it.
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Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘vegan’ means allergen-free
PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. So a flavour name or dietary claim is no substitute for checking the allergen information.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the current label for every variety you choose, especially if someone with an allergy will be eating them.
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Relying on an old product listing
A size or variety described previously may not match what’s available to buy now. For example, Jumbo says its 300 g De Ruijter Royaal, listed online, is no longer available.
Check the variety, pack size and availability again before making your choice.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers AH Mix flakes in a 300 g pack, for anyone who wants dark and white flakes together.
- According to Albert Heijn, the mix consists of 50% dark flakes and 50% white flakes.
- The mix contains milk and lactose; choose another variety if those ingredients aren’t suitable for your guests.
PLUS
PLUS offers 300 g packs of chocolate flakes in dark and milk varieties, so you can choose one flavour.
- The separate varieties make it clear which flavour you’re choosing.
- PLUS says its dark variety may contain milk and lactose; check the label if you have an allergy.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack, in milk or dark varieties.
- You can choose the milk or dark variety to suit your preference.
- Check which variety is available at your ALDI store.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 300 g packs of dark and milk chocolate flakes, as well as a duo mix.
- There are both single-flavour options and a mix to compare.
- For ingredients and allergen information, check the details for the specific variety and the current label.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter is worth considering if you’re looking for a particular product, such as Vlokken Royaal.
- The product listing for the 300 g Royaal pack states that it contains at least 40% cocoa solids.
- Jumbo says that the Royaal variety listed online is no longer available, so don’t assume that pack size is still on sale without checking.
Chocolate flakes at Joybuy
These two milk chocolate varieties give you a choice of 300 g or 200 g if you want flakes to serve with your oliebollen. Compare the pack size with how much you think you’ll need; the term ‘sharing bag’ isn’t a useful guide.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
A milk chocolate option if you want to serve one flavour to a group.
Pack size: 300 g. If you have allergies, check the current label, including the wheat information.
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De Ruijter Milk Flakes 200 g
A milk chocolate option if you want to serve fewer flakes than you would with a 300 g pack.
Pack size: 200 g. If you have allergies, check the current label, including the milk and soya information.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a pack labelled ‘sharing bag’ for oliebollen?
No. Choose based on the pack size and type of packaging, rather than that label. Albert Heijn, PLUS, ALDI and Jumbo list 300 g packs of flakes, usually sold in a pack or box; decide how much you want to serve your guests.
Are dark chocolate flakes automatically milk-free?
No. PLUS says its dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. If you have an allergy, always read the label on the pack you choose, including any warnings about possible traces.
How should I store any flakes left after serving?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you bought. Product information for various flakes recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place and closing the pack after use. Also check the best-before date on your pack.
Does using flakes change how I should deep-fry oliebollen?
No. Using flakes as a topping doesn’t change the safety precautions for a deep-fat fryer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises heating the oil to no more than 175 °C, not frying too much at once and filling the pan no more than halfway with oil.