Who is this choice for?

Buying treats for the office

You’re looking for a chocolate egg cake to serve at a coffee break or meeting, and want to know which variety you’ll get before placing an order.

Buying for a mixed team

You’re sharing snacks with several colleagues, so you want to be able to check the ingredients, allergens and portions on each pack.

Managing the office stock

You want to know how many cakes are in a pack and how to store them after opening, in line with the packaging instructions.

What should you look for when buying?

When buying egg cakes for the office, first check the exact chocolate variety and its availability. Then see whether the pack is suitable for the number of colleagues and check which allergens are listed on the label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate variety and stock Check whether it has a coating, decoration or filling, and confirm availability at your local store or in your delivery area. I want to hand out egg cakes with the intended chocolate finish, not just a product with ‘choco’ in the name. For around 40% of consumers, confirming the variety is the top priority.
Portions and storage Check the number of cakes per pack and the storage instructions for an opened pack. When buying for a team, I want to have enough cakes without leaving an opened pack unsealed. Around 30% of consumers give sharing and storage top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. For unwrapped egg cakes, ask the seller for allergen information. When sharing treats, I want to check what my colleagues will be eating before putting the egg cakes out. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s in stock

    Jumbo lists its two chocolate egg cake varieties as no longer available in its online range. So a product description alone doesn’t confirm that you can order the pack now.

    Check stock at your local store or in your delivery area on the day you buy.

  • Assuming ‘choco’ means fully coated in chocolate

    A decoration or cream filling is different from a full chocolate coating. For example, Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as having a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.

    Read the product description and ingredients for the exact variety before choosing one for the team.

  • Sharing egg cakes without checking the label

    Egg cakes can contain allergens even if they don’t have chocolate. AH egg cakes list ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya.

    Keep the packaging with the ingredient information available when sharing snacks, and check separately which alternatives are suitable for colleagues with dietary restrictions.

  • Leaving an opened pack loose in the cupboard

    If an opened pack isn’t sealed properly, the quality of the cakes may suffer.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Also follow the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo provides product information for chocolate egg cakes, but lists the two varieties mentioned as no longer available in its online range.

  • The product information includes details such as ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the varieties in question.
  • Don’t treat these listings as confirmation that you can order the chocolate varieties now.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH egg cakes without chocolate and Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes.

  • The AH egg cakes have information on ingredients, allergens and portions; the Gulden Krakeling description mentions a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.
  • A filled egg cake isn’t automatically fully coated in chocolate. Also check availability at your local store.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a crisp egg cake, with no confirmed chocolate variety.

  • The product information lists allergens and describes the texture of this egg cake.
  • This variety doesn’t necessarily meet the brief if you’re looking for chocolate egg cakes.

Lidl

Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes as a shop product in a 360 g pack containing 12 cakes.

  • The number of cakes and pack weight help you plan treats for the office.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients and allergens; this listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate variety.

ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes without chocolate in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The stated pack size tells you how many egg cakes you’ll get.
  • This isn’t a confirmed chocolate variety. Check the packaging on the pack you buy for allergen information.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a ‘choco egg cake’ always fully coated in chocolate?

No. ‘Choco’ can also refer to a decoration or filling. Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as having a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling. If you’re looking for a coating, read the description for the exact variety.

What should I check if colleagues have allergies?

Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of every egg cake you plan to share. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on food labels. Don’t rely on the product name or an image alone.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes at the office?

Seal the pack properly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.

Is an egg cake without chocolate automatically suitable for someone with an allergy or dietary requirement?

No. AH egg cakes without chocolate list ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product you buy to decide whether it’s suitable.