Large families and hosts
If you’re preparing bread, yoghurt or desserts for several people, it’s worth planning how much you’ll need in total and how many packs to buy.
Who might find larger quantities useful?
Planners of Sinterklaas treats
If you’re serving chocolate flakes as a visible topping, you can choose from dark, milk, white and festive varieties. The flavours you want will help determine which packs to put on the table.
Households checking ingredients
If ingredients or allergens matter to anyone attending, the label on the specific pack provides the information you need to assess a variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many people and occasions you’re buying chocolate flakes for. Then choose your flavours and check the labels on the packs you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity needed | Check the amount in each pack and work out how many you’ll need for all the dishes you’re planning. | If I’m preparing bread or desserts for lots of people, I don’t want to find out while serving that I haven’t bought enough. Having enough to go round would be the main concern for around 42% of consumers. |
| Flavour and presentation | Choose the varieties you want to serve and check whether adding another flavour means buying another pack. | If I’m serving a topping that people will see, I want to know whether one flavour will do or whether a mix would suit my plans better. Flavour variety would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. | If someone attending needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the chosen variety before serving. Ingredients would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a 300 g pack as a catering pack
The 300 g packs sold by ALDI Nederland, PLUS and Jumbo are consumer sizes. So one pack won’t necessarily be enough for a large group.
Decide what you’ll use the chocolate flakes for and how much you want to prepare, then choose the number of packs accordingly.
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Assuming an online ingredients list is definitive
Information varies by variety. For example, the product information for De Ruijter dark chocolate flakes lists soya and possible traces of milk, while the white flakes listed contain milk ingredients.
Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the actual pack, even if you’ve bought that variety before.
Comparing brands and ranges
De Ruijter
For anyone considering a range of chocolate flake flavours or a festive variety.
- Jumbo lists packs of 140 g, 200 g and 240 g among the De Ruijter range.
- Check the amount and ingredients for each variety; the flavour name won’t tell you which allergens are listed on the pack.
Jumbo
Own-brand chocolate flakes for anyone looking for a 300 g consumer pack.
- Jumbo lists 300 g packs of dark, milk and duo chocolate flakes.
- A 300 g pack isn’t a catering size, so plan how many packs you’ll need for a large group.
PLUS
Own-brand dark chocolate flakes in a 300 g pack.
- The product listing names 300 g packs of Fairtrade dark chocolate flakes.
- PLUS says product information may change, so check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you receive.
Kiekeboe
Chocolate flakes from ALDI Nederland, with milk and dark varieties to choose from.
- ALDI Nederland lists both flavours in 300 g packs.
- Check which variety is available in your shop and read its label.
Choca
Chocolate flakes in a 200 g pack, for example as a smaller option if you want to try another flavour.
- PLUS product information lists a 200 g pack.
- The listed ingredients include wheat starch and soya lecithin. Check the current pack if allergens are a concern.
Chocolate flakes and sprinkles on Joybuy
This selection includes chocolate flakes for bread or toppings, as well as separate varieties of chocolate sprinkles. When planning quantities for Sinterklaas Eve, check the product type and the amount in each pack.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes
Milk chocolate flakes for anyone looking for a flavour to enjoy on bread or as a topping. Check the amount on the pack before deciding how many to buy, and refer to the label for the ingredients.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
For anyone who wants to add a fun shape to bread or desserts. The listed amount is 600 g. These are chocolate sprinkles, not the same product type as chocolate flakes. Check the ingredients on the pack.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
A dark chocolate sprinkles option for bread or as a dessert topping. The pack lists 390 g; don’t choose this if you specifically want chocolate flakes. Check the current label if milk or soya is a concern for anyone attending.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
A mix of chocolate and vanilla flakes for anyone looking to serve a variety alongside a classic flavour. The pack contains 200 g, so consider whether you’ll need several for a large group. Check the label for wheat, soya and possible traces of milk.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes, 200 g
Chocolate flakes for bread or yoghurt, if a 200 g pack suits your plans. The product description lists 7.5% cocoa; also check the current label for information about wheat, soya and possible milk.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 300 g pack of chocolate flakes a catering pack?
No. The 300 g packs listed by ALDI Nederland, PLUS and Jumbo are consumer sizes. If you’re catering for a large group, work out how many packs you’ll need based on the dishes you’re using the chocolate flakes for.
How should I store chocolate flakes bought in advance?
The product information for the De Ruijter varieties mentioned recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. Check the storage advice and best-before date on the pack for your chosen variety.
Should I check allergens again when choosing different chocolate flake flavours?
Yes, check each variety separately. The listed ingredients differ between dark, white and Choca flakes, among others, so read the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack before serving.
Can I rely on Lidl’s Sinterklaas range to include chocolate flakes?
A range of Sinterklaas sweets doesn’t tell you which chocolate flakes a shop stocks. Check your shop’s current range if you’re looking for chocolate flakes specifically or a larger pack.