Fans of dark cocoa
If you want to be able to check the cocoa content, look at the percentage on the chocolate you choose. The word ‘choco’ on an eierkoek alone doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate component contains.
Which approach is right for you?
Organisers who want to hand them out quickly
When serving a group, the number of pieces, preparation and packaging all matter. Keep the labels for the products you use to hand, too, so you can check the ingredients and allergen information.
Consumers for whom allergens are a deciding factor
Check both the eierkoek and the chocolate: the varieties reviewed list ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, and some warn that nuts may be present. Adding dark chocolate doesn’t automatically make the combined snack suitable for a particular diet.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether a verifiable cocoa content or serving them without preparation matters more. Then check the portions, both labels and availability on the day you buy them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Cocoa content | Look for an explicitly stated minimum percentage and check whether it applies to the chocolate you have chosen. Verkade states that Extra Puur contains at least 71% cocoa; Albert Heijn lists 11% cocoa fantasy and 1,55% fat-reduced cocoa powder in its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled eierkoeken. | I don’t want to base my choice on the word ‘choco’ alone. For around 36% of consumers, a verifiable cocoa content comes first. |
| Portions and preparation | Compare the number of pieces per pack and decide whether you have time to add the chocolate and let it set. Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as 12 portions of 30 g. | If I want to serve a group quickly, I want to be able to count the portions in advance and have as little as possible to do on the spot. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Allergens | Read the latest labels for both the eierkoeken and the chocolate, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | I need to know which ingredients I’m using before serving a filled eierkoek. For around 21% of consumers, clear allergen information is the first requirement. |
| Availability | Check shortly before buying whether your chosen eierkoeken are available and whether any offer is only temporary. | When I’m buying for a group, I don’t want to depend on a temporary offer at one shop. For around 14% of consumers, current availability matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘choco’ means a high cocoa content
A chocolate-style filling or decoration doesn’t, by itself, tell you much about the cocoa content. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety reviewed as eierkoeken with cocoa fantasy and cream filling.
If you want to choose based on cocoa content, look for an explicitly stated percentage for the chocolate you’ll use. A separate bar and a ready-made eierkoek are different products.
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Using an old product page as proof of stock
Jumbo marks two chocolate eierkoeken reviewed as no longer part of its online range. So, an existing product page doesn’t mean you can buy that variety.
Check current availability just before buying, and check the packaging of any alternative.
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Checking only the eierkoek label
The chocolate you add has its own ingredients list and may include different allergens or warnings. Verkade lists soya for Extra Puur, with a possible presence of milk and hazelnut.
Keep the information from both packs. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, anyone serving unpackaged food must be able to inform consumers about the allergens it contains.
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Treating a temporary shop offer as part of the regular range
The Lidl promotional page reviewed gives a limited in-store period for plain eierkoeken. An offer like this isn’t a reliable basis for assuming they’ll be available later.
Check what’s available on the day you buy them, and have an alternative to plain eierkoeken ready.
Brands to consider
Bolletje
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a variety with a milk coating and cinnamon.
- The manufacturer lists the ingredients and describes the texture as crisp.
- This isn’t a substantiated dark-cocoa option. The label lists ingredients including wheat, egg, soya and milk; also check for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Verkade
Verkade Extra Puur is a chocolate bar you can choose separately to have with a plain eierkoek.
- Verkade states that this bar contains at least 71% cocoa solids.
- The bar isn’t a ready-made eierkoek. Verkade lists soya and a possible presence of milk and hazelnut.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers plain AH Eierkoeken and ready-made Gulden Krakeling Choco filled eierkoeken.
- For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g, with ingredient and allergen information.
- The Gulden Krakeling variety lists cocoa fantasy and 1,55% fat-reduced cocoa powder, not a high minimum cocoa content for the eierkoek as a whole. Check the latest label before buying.
Jumbo
Jumbo suggests decorating eierkoeken with melted dark chocolate in one of its recipes.
- The recipe tip offers a practical way to finish plain eierkoeken yourself.
- According to Jumbo, two ready-made Jumbo chocolate varieties reviewed are no longer part of its online range.
Lidl
Lidl has featured plain eierkoeken as a possible base for a version you assemble yourself.
- The in-store offer reviewed was for plain eierkoeken.
- The offer ran for a limited period and didn’t specify a chocolate variety or cocoa percentage. Check the current range and label.
ALDI
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a pack of 12 plain eierkoeken.
- The product page lists 12 pieces and a net weight of 360 g.
- These aren’t dark eierkoeken. Check the cocoa content and allergens separately if you’re adding dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate for finishing eierkoeken yourself
These chocolate bars are suitable if you want to prepare plain eierkoeken yourself in advance. They aren’t eierkoeken: you’ll need to buy the base and do the preparation separately. Bear the heat in mind when transporting them, and check the labels on both products before serving.
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Lindt Excellence 78% Cacao, 100 g
For anyone who wants to finish plain eierkoeken with dark chocolate and is looking for a stated cocoa percentage.
100 g bar with 78% cocoa. This isn’t an eierkoek; store and transport the chocolate in a cool, dry place, as it can soften or melt in warm weather.
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Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 100 g
For anyone who wants to finish plain eierkoeken themselves with a dark chocolate bar that has a stated cocoa percentage.
100 g bar with at least 70% cocoa. This isn’t an eierkoek; store the chocolate in a cool, dry place. Check the allergens on the pack you buy before giving information about the combined snack.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘choco’ on an eierkoek mean it contains a lot of cocoa?
No, the name alone doesn’t indicate a minimum cocoa content. For its Gulden Krakeling Choco filled eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists cocoa fantasy and 1,55% fat-reduced cocoa powder. If you want to choose based on cocoa content, look for an explicitly stated percentage and check which ingredient it applies to.
How can I finish plain eierkoeken with dark chocolate?
You can decorate eierkoeken with melted dark chocolate, as Jumbo suggests in a recipe tip. Choose a bar with a stated cocoa content and let the chocolate set before packing or transporting the eierkoeken. Bear the heat in mind when transporting them.
Which allergens should I check when combining them?
Check the latest labels for both the eierkoek and the chocolate. The products reviewed list ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; some also carry a warning that nuts or hazelnuts may be present. The information varies by product and variety.
Do I need to provide allergen information for unpackaged eierkoeken at a festival?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, if you’re serving unpackaged food to consumers, you must provide information about the allergens it contains where you offer the products. Keep details of the ingredients in both the eierkoeken and the added chocolate to hand. This is different from preparing eierkoeken for your own personal consumption.