Parents looking for an occasional sweet snack
You’re specifically looking for an egg cake with a chocolate coating for a special occasion, but want to decide how it fits alongside your toddler’s usual snacks.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Parents packing something for nursery or school
You want a cake that’s easy to portion or take with you, and need to know in advance what the rules are for bringing in snacks and treats. VOO says that schools can set their own rules.
Families checking for allergens
You need to read the label for the exact variety before giving your child the cake or sending it with them. For one chocolate egg cake, Jumbo listed egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens.
What should you consider when choosing?
Chocolate-coated egg cake
When: You’re specifically looking for a cake with a chocolate coating for an occasional treat.
Things to consider: Check the portion size and allergens for the variety you choose. For one chocolate variety, Jumbo listed 15,4 g of sugars per 39 g portion.
Egg cake without chocolate
When: You’d like an egg cake, but don’t need a chocolate coating.
Things to consider: Without the coating, the cake isn’t automatically suitable for someone with an allergy. Albert Heijn lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya among the ingredients in its regular egg cake.
A snack from the Wheel of Five
When: You’re choosing something for a regular snack time for your toddler.
Things to consider: Vegetables, fruit or wholemeal bread are among the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s suggestions, but won’t offer the chocolate or cake experience you’re looking for.
If you’re considering a chocolate egg cake for your toddler, first decide what you want the snack to be for. Then check the packaging and, if you’re taking it somewhere, find out what the rules are at your destination.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Role as a snack | Check the portion size and sugars per portion. Decide whether the cake is for an occasional or regular snack time. | If I’m looking for something for a daily snack time, I want to know whether a cake is a suitable choice. For around 42% of consumers, this nutritional role comes first. |
| Allergens and rules | Read the label on the variety you buy and check the school or nursery rules before sending it in. | If my child needs to avoid certain allergens or the snack is going to be shared with a group, I want to know in advance whether I can send it in. Around 33% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Portion size and taking it with you | Compare the number of cakes, the weight of each cake and the storage advice on the packaging. | For a snack on the go, I want to pack a portion that’s right for the occasion. This practical convenience matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
What should you look out for?
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Treating a chocolate egg cake as a regular snack for your toddler
For young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends snacks from the Wheel of Five, including vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread. For one chocolate egg cake it reviewed, Jumbo listed 15,4 g of sugars per 39 g portion.
Before buying, decide whether you’re looking for a cake for an occasional treat or something for regular snack times.
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Relying on the product name when checking for allergies
The chocolate variety described by Jumbo contained egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Egg cakes without chocolate can also contain allergens, and possible traces vary from product to product.
Always check the allergen information on the actual packaging you buy, not just a product photo or a label you’ve read before.
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Assuming a product page means the item is available
Jumbo said that the chocolate egg cakes described were no longer part of its online range. So a product description doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to buy the same variety.
Check availability when you shop, and decide in advance whether another snack would also work.
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Checking school or nursery rules only when you’re packing
According to VOO, schools can set rules about what pupils may hand out as treats. So a snack that’s fine at home may not automatically be allowed for sharing with a group.
Check the local rules or ask about them before packing the cake or choosing it as a treat to share.
Brands and varieties compared
Jumbo
Jumbo described an egg cake with a chocolate coating, whose product information can serve as an example of what to look for on a label.
- The product description listed the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and advice to store the cakes in a cool, dry place.
- Jumbo said that the chocolate varieties described were no longer part of its online range. Check whether the variety you want to buy is available.
Albert Heijn
Regular AH Eierkoeken are a useful comparison if a chocolate coating isn’t essential.
- Albert Heijn provides nutritional information per cake for this egg cake, including 94 kcal, as well as allergen information.
- This isn’t a chocolate-coated variety. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, so check the current packaging.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a crisp variety sprinkled with sugar, rather than an egg cake with a chocolate coating.
- It’s a different style of egg cake to consider if you don’t need a chocolate coating.
- Bolletje says its Brosse Eierkoek contains egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients. Check the current label if allergens are a concern.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a chocolate egg cake suitable as a daily snack for a toddler?
It’s best not to make it a regular snack. For young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread as examples from the Wheel of Five. Save a chocolate egg cake for an occasional treat instead, and check the nutritional information per portion.
Which allergens should I check in a chocolate egg cake?
Read the allergen information on the exact packaging you’re buying. Jumbo listed egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat for one chocolate variety. Other varieties may have different ingredients or warnings about possible traces.
Can I send a chocolate egg cake to school or nursery?
First check the rules at the school or nursery in question. According to VOO, schools can set rules for treats, such as what pupils are allowed to hand out. If you’re bringing something to share, also ask how they manage allergens.
How should I store a chocolate egg cake when I’m out and about?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you buy. For the chocolate variety it described, Jumbo advised storing it in a cool, dry place. Bear this in mind if the cake will be in a bag for a while.
Is an egg cake without chocolate an alternative for people with allergies?
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya among the ingredients in its regular egg cake, and Bolletje lists these allergens for its Brosse Eierkoek too. Always check the current label for the specific variety.