For sharing at home
If several people eat the same Dutch breakfast cake, you can slice a large one at home. Just bear in mind whether you’ll finish the pack in good time once it’s open.
Which size works best for you?
For lunchbox portions
Individually wrapped slices or bars are handy for school, work or days out when you want to take a portion without having to slice or wrap it first.
For comparing labels
If you’re checking fibre, sugars, sweeteners or allergens, the nutrition table and ingredients list for the specific product you’ve chosen are more useful than the wording on the front of the pack alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll portion it at home or need individually wrapped pieces. Then check the size and the label on the product you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Large cake for home | Check the weight, whether the cake is sliced and how to store it once opened. | When we eat Dutch breakfast cake together at home, I want to portion it myself without leaving an open cake uneaten. This is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check how many individually wrapped pieces there are and how much each portion weighs. | For a lunchbox, I want to be able to grab a slice or bar without having to cut one off first. Individual portions are the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and ingredients | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. | I want to know what’s in the Dutch breakfast cake I’ve chosen, especially if I’m keeping an eye on sugars, sweeteners or allergens. The label is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’
These two claims don’t mean the same thing. Even when a product carries this wording on the pack, the stated amount of sugars per 100 g is still worth checking.
Read the nutrition table and ingredients list for the exact product, including any sweeteners and warnings on the label.
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Checking for allergens only after buying
The Peijnenburg and PLUS Dutch breakfast cakes described here list rye and cereals containing gluten. Ingredients and possible traces may vary between products.
Check the current label on the pack you’ve chosen before eating it; don’t rely on information for a different product or pack size.
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Choosing a large cake without thinking about storage
A large pack needs to be stored carefully and finished after opening. PLUS recommends keeping its Korenlanders Bakkers plain Dutch breakfast cake tightly sealed after opening.
Choose a size that suits how often you eat Dutch breakfast cake at home. If you only take one portion with you now and then, individually wrapped pieces may be more practical.
Brands to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers a range that includes large Dutch breakfast cakes and packs of individually wrapped slices or bars.
- According to Albert Heijn, the plain 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each product; a pack of individual slices tells you nothing about the ingredients in other Peijnenburg products.
Jumbo
The Jumbo own-brand range includes large Dutch breakfast cakes, sliced varieties and packs of six.
- The different pack sizes let you choose between portioning it yourself and a pack containing several pieces.
- If you need a pack of six for lunchboxes, check whether the pieces are individually wrapped.
Koek & Bakker
This ALDI brand includes a 485 g sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake and a sliced zero-sugar version.
- The pre-sliced wholemeal cake lets you take slices at home without cutting it yourself.
- Pre-sliced doesn’t mean that each slice is individually wrapped. For the zero-sugar version, check the nutrition information and ingredients on the pack itself.
Goud Gebakken
This ALDI brand offers koekhappers, a spiced or Dutch breakfast cake, in a pack of six.
- According to ALDI, the six pieces are individually wrapped, making them easy to share and take with you.
- Check which variety you’re choosing and the weight per piece stated on the pack.
PLUS Korenlanders
PLUS Korenlanders offers a 500 g Bakkers plain Dutch breakfast cake for enjoying at home.
- The large size suits anyone who wants to portion it themselves.
- PLUS recommends keeping the cake tightly sealed after opening. Check the label too: this product lists rye, wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Dutch breakfast cake to share at home on Joybuy
This sliced Dutch breakfast cake is a good choice if you want to portion it yourself at home. If you’re looking for individually wrapped pieces for lunchboxes, check the pack before choosing.
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g'woon wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake, sliced, 485 g
The sliced format is designed for anyone who wants to portion it themselves at home. If you’re looking for individually wrapped lunchbox portions, check the pack, and read the label for this product if you have questions about ingredients or allergens.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a large Dutch breakfast cake rather than individual slices?
Choose a large Dutch breakfast cake if you can portion it yourself at home and will finish it once opened. Individually wrapped slices are more convenient if you regularly want to grab one portion for a lunchbox or to eat on the go.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean that Dutch breakfast cake contains no sugars?
No, this wording doesn’t mean that the product contains no sugars. Check the stated sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients list for the exact product, including any sweeteners.
How do I check for allergens in Dutch breakfast cake?
Read the label on the exact pack before eating the Dutch breakfast cake. The Peijnenburg and PLUS products described here list rye and cereals containing gluten; don’t assume the same applies to other varieties.
Can I work out how much iodine is in Dutch breakfast cake from a mention of baker’s salt?
No, that won’t tell you how much iodine is in a specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that iodine compounds are permitted in bakery products; check the product information itself to find out what’s in the variety you’ve chosen.