Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone looking for a clear chocolate flavour

You’re looking for an egg cake for a secondary school lunch, but don’t want to mistake a dark appearance for a mention of dark chocolate or a stated cocoa percentage.

Packing a lunch and checking allergens

You check the latest label before putting the biscuit in the school bag. The egg cakes and biscuit alternative mentioned here list ingredients such as cereals containing gluten, egg, milk or soya as allergens or possible traces; the information varies by product.

Parents putting together the whole lunch

You may want to pack a biscuit as a snack, without letting it replace the rest of the school lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends including wholegrain products, vegetables, fruit and water in a school meal, among other things.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the egg cake shape or an explicit mention of dark chocolate matters more to you; then check the label and availability of each product.

Chocolate egg cake

A good fit if: you’re looking for an egg cake with a chocolate flavour and filling.

Consider: Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as containing cocoa-flavoured filling, but doesn’t mention dark chocolate or a cocoa percentage; the product page says they can only be bought in store.

Plain egg cake

A good fit if: the egg cake shape matters more than chocolate.

Consider: a plain egg cake doesn’t meet the requirement for dark or dark chocolate, and it doesn’t replace the other parts of the lunch.

Biscuit with dark chocolate

A good fit if: an explicit mention of dark chocolate matters more than the egg cake shape.

Consider: Verkade Duo’tjes Chocolade is an oat biscuit with cream filling, not an egg cake; the mention of dark chocolate alone doesn’t tell you whether the biscuit as a whole has a high cocoa content.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it most relevant to?
Dark chocolate or cocoa Look for an explicit mention of dark chocolate or a cocoa percentage on the label, and check which ingredient it refers to. I want to know what ‘dark’ means in my choice, rather than judging by the colour of the biscuit. For around 31% of consumers, this verifiable chocolate characteristic is the top priority.
Allergens and school rules Read the latest allergen information, including ‘may contain’ statements, and check the school rules if needed. If a pupil needs to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. For around 31% of consumers, allergens and school rules matter most.
Its place in the lunch Check the portion size and nutrition information per 100 g, and decide what else you’ll pack. I’m happy for the biscuit to be a snack, but it shouldn’t take the place of lunch. Around 23% of consumers give this lunch consideration priority.
Availability and packaging Check where it can be bought, current availability, the best-before date and the packaging shortly before buying. I want to be able to buy the biscuit in time and pack it without any fuss. For around 15% of consumers, this is their main concern when buying.

Common misconceptions

  • Mistaking a brown coating for dark chocolate

    A description such as ‘cocoa-flavoured’ doesn’t confirm that an egg cake contains dark chocolate or has a high cocoa content. Albert Heijn uses this description for its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes.

    If dark chocolate or a specific cocoa percentage is essential to your choice, look for an explicit mention on the packaging.

  • Mistaking a product page for an opportunity to buy

    Albert Heijn lists Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as an in-store product. For Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks, Jumbo says the product is no longer available.

    Check the product’s status at your chosen shop shortly before buying, and have an alternative in mind.

  • Checking for gluten only

    Egg, milk or soya may also be relevant for the products mentioned. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods.

    Read the full allergen information on the current packaging. If you have an allergy, check with a parent or carer and the school before bringing or sharing food.

  • Packing a biscuit as the whole lunch

    A chocolate egg cake doesn’t automatically replace the other parts of the lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends including wholegrain products, vegetables, fruit and water in a school meal, among other things.

    Decide what the full lunch will include, and add an egg cake as a snack if you like.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn / Gulden Krakeling

Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured filling and cream filling.

  • The product information lists ingredients, nutritional values and allergens.
  • The description doesn’t mention dark chocolate or a cocoa percentage; Albert Heijn says the product can only be bought in store.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s egg cake category includes plain, wholegrain and gluten-free options, among others.

  • The category lets you browse different types of egg cake.
  • For Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks, Jumbo says the product is no longer available; the chocolate description doesn’t confirm that it contains dark chocolate.

Verkade

Verkade Duo’tjes Chocolade is an oat biscuit with cream filling; the product description mentions dark chocolate.

  • Dark chocolate is explicitly mentioned.
  • This isn’t an egg cake. Check the allergen information if you’re considering packing it as an alternative.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a light and airy egg cake, and provides allergen information for the product.

  • The product information helps you check for ingredients you want to avoid.
  • The option described doesn’t confirm that it contains dark or dark chocolate.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12.

  • The product page clearly states the type of egg cake and pack size.
  • This isn’t a substantiated choice for dark chocolate; check availability at your local store.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a chocolate egg cake automatically contain dark chocolate?

No. Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as containing ‘cocoa-flavoured filling’, and the Jumbo chocolate egg cake we looked at also doesn’t confirm that it contains dark chocolate or has a high cocoa content. If this matters to your choice, check the exact wording on the packaging.

Can a chocolate egg cake replace a whole school lunch?

Don’t pack a chocolate egg cake as a replacement for the whole lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends including wholegrain products, vegetables, fruit and water in a school meal, among other things; you could consider a biscuit as an additional snack.

Which allergens should I check in a packaged egg cake?

Read the full allergen information for the specific product on its current packaging. For its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes, Albert Heijn lists wheat, egg and soya, and says they may contain milk; the information may differ for another egg cake.

How should I store an egg cake that’s going to school?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your chosen egg cake. For its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container; when packing, also bear in mind any school rules about allergens.