Who are individually wrapped portions useful for?

Office workers who want a set portion

An individually wrapped slice or bar can go in a bag or desk drawer, so you don’t have to cut a larger cake at the office. For example, Albert Heijn lists the Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack as individually wrapped.

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

If you’re keeping an eye on sugars, fibre or sweeteners, the nutritional information and ingredients list for the variety you choose are more useful than the wording on the front alone. Check the weight of one portion, too.

Shoppers stocking up for the office

If several people are sharing a pack, the number of portions and how each bar is packaged are practical points to consider. A multipack doesn’t necessarily mean that every bar is individually wrapped.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a portion you can take with you straight away. Then compare the labels of the varieties that meet your packaging requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual portions Check that the packaging explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’ and find out how much one slice or bar weighs. You want to be able to take a portion from your bag or the office stock without having to cut anything. This is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Sugars, fibre and sweeteners Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. For varieties with no added sugar, check the ingredients list as well. When comparing varieties, you want to know what’s in a whole bar rather than relying on a claim. The nutritional profile is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Pack size Check the number of bars and the inner packaging, and read the storage instructions on the pack. For shared office stock, you want to know whether colleagues can each take an individually wrapped portion and how the pack should be stored. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this when choosing a pack.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    PLUS compares its Minder suiker Dutch breakfast cake bars with regular bars and states that they contain 30% less sugar. According to PLUS, the variety still contains 22,9 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion before comparing varieties.

  • Overlooking allergens and polyols

    The Peijnenburg nut bar reviewed contains rye, gluten, almond, hazelnut and xylitol. According to the product information, the bar may contain milk. The manufacturer warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety, especially if you’re stocking a shared office supply. Keep products containing xylitol out of reach of animals.

  • Assuming every multipack contains individually wrapped bars

    The number of bars on a pack doesn’t tell you how they’re packaged inside. You’ll notice the difference when colleagues want to take a portion at different times.

    Look for ‘individually wrapped’ in the product information or check the packaging itself.

  • Assuming every Dutch breakfast cake contains iodised baker’s salt

    The 2008 Government Gazette includes an agreement on the use of iodine-containing baker’s salt. According to information from the baking industry, its use isn’t legally required, so the agreement doesn’t confirm what’s in every Dutch breakfast cake.

    If you want to know which salt has been used in a particular cake, check the ingredients list on the pack.

Brands compared

Compare the product ranges mentioned by size and label. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular variety is individually wrapped.

Peijnenburg

The varieties reviewed include both plain slices and Dutch breakfast cake bars with nuts.

  • Albert Heijn lists the Naturel 10-pack as containing ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
  • The nut bars reviewed contain ingredients including nuts, rye and xylitol. Check the ingredients for the variety you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists Dutch breakfast cake bars in varieties including plain and a 6-pack Minder suiker.

  • According to PLUS, the Minder suiker variety reviewed contains 30% less sugar than regular Dutch breakfast cake bars.
  • PLUS also lists 22,9 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for the variety you choose, too.

Jumbo

The Jumbo range includes spiced cake and Minder Suiker Dutch breakfast cake, both in packs of six.

  • The varieties offer different types of cake to compare as multipacks.
  • Check the ingredients, portion size and whether the items are individually wrapped for each product.

Tastino

Lidl lists Tastino cake bars in packs of six, including raisin spiced cake and Dutch breakfast cake with less sugar.

  • The number of bars per pack is stated, so you can assess the pack size.
  • Lidl says these are available in store. Check the packaging there for nutritional information, allergens and inner packaging.

Koek & Bakker

Under this brand, ALDI lists sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake and a sliced variety with no added sugar.

  • Pre-sliced pieces are an alternative if you want to prepare portions yourself for the office supply.
  • A sliced cake isn’t necessarily individually wrapped too. Check the packaging if you need separate portions.

Dutch breakfast cake on Joybuy for the office

You could consider this Dutch breakfast cake variety for the office supply. Check the inner packaging if you want to be able to take each bar with you individually.

Snelle Jelle Breakfast Cake Less Sugar-Free, 250 g pack

Snelle Jelle Breakfast Cake Less Sugar-Free 250 g

This pack could be suitable for the office supply. Check whether the portions inside are individually wrapped if you want to take them separately.

The pack states 250 g. Assess claims about sugar by checking the current nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in Dutch breakfast cake for the office?

First check whether the slice or bar is individually wrapped if you need separate portions. Then compare the portion weight, nutritional information, ingredients and allergens of the varieties you’re considering.

Do ‘less sugar’ and ‘no added sugar’ mean the same thing?

No. ‘Less sugar’ compares one product with another: PLUS says its bar reviewed contains 30% less sugar than regular Dutch breakfast cake bars, while also listing 22,9 g of sugars per 100 g. A variety with no added sugar may still contain sugars or sweeteners, so check the nutritional information and ingredients list.

How should I store Dutch breakfast cake bars at the office?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the variety you choose. PLUS recommends storing the Dutch breakfast cake bars reviewed in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the best-before date and make sure the portion packaging is intact.

Is Dutch breakfast cake legally required to contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. The agreement on iodine-containing baker’s salt isn’t a general legal requirement for every Dutch breakfast cake. It was published in the Government Gazette in 2008; according to information from the baking industry, using iodine-containing baker’s salt isn’t legally required. Check the ingredients list if you want to know which salt has been used in a particular cake.