Only order egg cakes for a sugar-free conference break if the current nutritional information shows no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. That is the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex. According to Albert Heijn, regular and gluten-free AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g and 33 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. If sugar-free is a strict requirement, choose only an egg cake that demonstrably meets it, or offer a different snack; assess portions, gluten and allergens separately.
If the client requires a sugar-free snack, the nutritional information for the variant actually supplied must support the claim. A small portion or a gluten-free label says nothing about whether it meets the sugar-free threshold.
A gluten-free egg cake still needs to be checked for other ingredients and allergens. If you are serving them unwrapped, it is also important that attendees can access allergen information before making their choice.
Portion-controlled or individually wrapped egg cakes can make it easier to serve snacks during a break. Consider these practical features separately from any sugar-free requirement.
First, decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. Then check the allergens for each variant and choose a serving option that suits your conference break.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free claim | Check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g on the current product specification for the variant being supplied. According to EUR-Lex, ‘sugar-free’ requires no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If the client requires a sugar-free selection, I want to be sure the egg cake I choose meets that requirement. For around 46% of consumers, this sugar-free requirement comes first. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergens for each variant. For unwrapped catering, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be available before purchase or ordering. | For a buffet catering for a range of dietary requirements, I want to be able to clearly explain which option someone can check and which allergens it contains; around 27% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Portions and serving | Compare the number of items and portion size with the number of attendees. Decide whether to serve them wrapped or as a buffet of unwrapped egg cakes. | When lots of attendees are on a break at the same time, I want to be able to serve portions quickly and keep things organised. Serving and portion control are the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain 33 g of sugars per 100 g. A gluten-free label or a smaller cake does not change the threshold for a sugar-free claim.
To support that claim, check the nutritional information per 100 g for the variant you are ordering.
According to Albert Heijn, regular AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Their fixed 30 g portion makes them practical to serve, but they are not sugar-free.
Describe them as portion-controlled egg cakes and, if sugar-free is a strict requirement, offer a separate product that demonstrably meets it.
For unwrapped egg cakes, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says guests must be able to get information about any allergens before purchasing or ordering.
Make it clear where guests can find this information or who they can ask, and ensure staff have access to the supporting information.
According to the product information at Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped, but contain 42 g of sugars per 100 g.
Choose individual packaging to suit your serving arrangements; check any sugar-free claim separately against the nutritional information.
Albert Heijn offers, among other options, regular and gluten-free egg cakes.
Jumbo’s egg cake range includes regular, wholemeal and gluten-free options.
Bolletje offers small, crisp egg cakes, including a variant with a milk coating that is individually wrapped.
Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack containing 12 items.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Only if the variant actually being served contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. The threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim is set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published on EUR-Lex. So check the current nutritional information before using the claim.
No. Gluten-free in itself says nothing about the sugar content. According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain 33 g of sugars per 100 g.
For unwrapped egg cakes, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says the caterer must inform guests about any allergens before purchase or ordering. Make sure guests can read the information in writing or receive it verbally in good time. If the information is provided verbally, the supporting information must also be available to staff and inspectors in writing or electronically.
Yes. The listed pack of 12 portions of 30 g can be useful when serving fixed portions. According to Albert Heijn, these egg cakes contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g, so do not offer them as a sugar-free option.
