Choose De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar if you want to take pre-portioned servings on a train journey and are happy with a mix of flakes, chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. If you want just one type of flakes, a regular box is a better fit. Prepare a portion at home on a slice of bread or in a sealed container.
If you’d rather not sprinkle from a large box, individual portions are handy to have ready. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. The pack also contains other types of sprinkles, as well as flakes.
If you want to take dark or white flakes on a sandwich, for example, you can prepare a portion at home from a regular box. The De Ruijter dark and white varieties listed by Albert Heijn each come in a 200 g pack.
Before setting off, check the label on your chosen variety if milk, lactose, soya, wheat or gluten-containing cereals are relevant to you. The allergens and warnings listed vary between the products reviewed.
First decide whether individual portions matter more to you than having one specific type of flakes. Then consider how you’ll carry your food securely and what ingredients are in the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-measured portion | Check the number of individual portions and how much each contains. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 g and 20 g for De Ruijter Kleintjes. | I want to take one measured portion without opening the rest of the pack. Portion control comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Keeping it sealed and disposing of waste | Check that your portion or travel container closes securely. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in the bin. | I want to avoid sprinkles spilling from my bag while I’m travelling, and dispose of empty packaging neatly. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest label for your chosen variety, including any warnings that an allergen may be present. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the product’s composition determines which variety I can choose. This check is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| One type of flakes or a mix | Check whether the pack contains only the flakes you want, or also chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. | I’d rather have one specific type of flakes, so I prepare a portion at home. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this over individual portions. |
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar is a mix of flakes, chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. So the name alone won’t tell you whether every portion includes the topping you want.
Read the full product description, and choose a regular variety of flakes if you have one specific type in mind.
The product information for the regular De Ruijter flakes reviewed recommends closing the pack after use and storing it in a cool, dry place. So taking a portion with you requires a little preparation.
Make a sandwich at home or use a well-sealed container. Put packaging waste in the bin, in line with NS’s rules.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Puur contains soya and may contain milk. So the flavour name alone isn’t enough to assess the ingredients.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the label of the pack you’re buying.
A useful option to consider when choosing between individual portions and a regular box of flakes.
Own-brand options for preparing a portion of regular chocolate flakes at home.
Worth considering if a regular box of cocoa flakes suits your plans.
A good option if you want a mixed-flavour flakes and can prepare a portion to take with you.
These Joybuy products are 200 g packs of flakes for travellers who want to prepare an amount at home before setting off, either on bread or in a sealed container.
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Ideal if you want to prepare a portion of mixed flakes before setting off.
200 g pack; the product information describes a mix of chocolate and vanilla flakes. Check the latest label for ingredients and allergens.
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Ideal if you want to prepare a small amount of cocoa flakes at home to take with you.
200 g pack. The listed ingredients include wheat starch and soya lecithin; if you need to avoid either, check the latest label.
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Ideal if you want milk chocolate flakes and plan to prepare a portion before your train journey.
200 g pack. The product information lists milk powder and lactose; check the label for the full ingredients and allergen information.
No. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight small portions with a selection of flakes, chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles. Check the contents if you want flakes only.
Yes, if you prepare the amount you want at home, for example on a sandwich or in a well-sealed container. Close the remaining box after use, following the instructions on the pack.
It depends on the variety you choose. Albert Heijn lists soya and possible traces of milk for De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Puur; the white flakes contain milk, lactose and soya. For mixed packs, check the latest label and warnings too.
Put them in the bin, as set out in NS’s rules on waste. Keep empty packs with you until you can find a bin.
Prepare something to put the flakes on before you set off, such as a topped sandwich or a sealed portion of yoghurt. That way, you won’t need to sprinkle from a large box while travelling.
