Choose individual portions if you want to take a measured topping with you, but check that the sachets actually contain the flakes you’re looking for. A regular pack lets you choose the type and amount yourself, but you’ll need to measure out your portion. If you’re having a snack just before exercising, consider the total amount you eat, not just the flakes.
If you want to decide on your topping portion in advance, individual sachets are handy. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. So they’re not all the same size.
If you prefer to sprinkle flakes yourself over yoghurt, porridge or bread, for example, a regular pack lets you choose the amount. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 15 g for De Ruijter’s dark chocolate flakes; these aren’t individually wrapped sachets.
If you usually use flakes at home and don’t need individual sachets, you can take a portion from a larger pack yourself. For example, Jumbo lists a 300 g pack of dark chocolate flakes.
First, decide whether you want to take a portion with you or portion it yourself at home. Then check the pack contents and consider the flakes as part of your whole snack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and taking them with you | Check how many sachets there are, the weight of each sachet and whether they contain flakes only. | If I want to take flakes with me without having to scoop them out on the spot, I want to know in advance how much topping I’ll have with me. Portion control is the main consideration for around 46% of consumers. |
| Timing and the whole snack | Check the nutritional information for your chosen variety and consider how much you’re eating overall, not just how many flakes you add. | When I eat shortly before exercising, I want the amount to suit my whole snack and the timing. That’s the first consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Portioning it yourself at home | Check the pack size and whether you can take the amount you want from the pack yourself. | If I usually eat flakes at home, I want to portion them myself without needing individual sachets. This is the priority for around 18% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains both chocolate flakes and chocolate sprinkles. So the sachets don’t all contain the same type of topping.
Read the breakdown of the contents on the pack. If you want just one type of flake, consider a regular pack of that variety too.
The eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes are split between 15 g and 20 g sachets. So taking a sachet doesn’t mean you’ll get the same amount every time.
Check the weight of each sachet if having a consistent portion is important to you.
A measured sachet doesn’t determine the size of your whole snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion just before exercising and recommends avoiding foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that time.
Factor in when you’re eating and anything else you’re having with it. Don’t judge your choice by the size of the flakes pack alone.
Ingredients vary between varieties. The dark flakes we looked at list soya and may contain milk; a mixed pack means you’ll need to check each type separately.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
Worth considering if you’re comparing individual portions of different toppings with a regular pack of chocolate flakes.
Worth considering if you want to compare a regular pack of dark chocolate flakes with Strooi Mini's.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a regular pack of chocolate flakes to portion yourself at ALDI.
These Joybuy products are 200 g packs of flakes for anyone who wants to add their own topping to a snack. If you want to take pre-measured sachets with you, check whether they’re included with each product.
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A milk variety for anyone who wants to portion flakes as a topping. Check the pack contents if you want to take individual portions with you, and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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For anyone who wants to choose how much topping to add to a snack. Before buying, check which types of flakes the pack contains, whether it includes individual portions and which allergens are listed.
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Cocoa flakes for anyone who wants to add their own amount as a topping. When comparing nutritional values, check whether the pack gives figures per 100 g or per serving, and read the current allergen information.
No, a sachet of topping doesn’t tell you how much you’re eating overall. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains flakes and chocolate sprinkles to use as a topping; consider the rest of your snack and when you’re eating it too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion just before exercising.
An individual sachet gives you a set amount, but check the weight: according to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains both 15 g and 20 g portions. If you want the same amount of one type of flake each time, you can measure it out yourself from a regular pack.
Yes, check the ingredients and allergens for each type in the mix. For example, the dark chocolate flakes we looked at list soya and may contain milk. Always go by the current information on the pack you’re buying.
