Snackers with a strict Fairtrade requirement
You want Fairtrade chocolate with your egg cake and don’t mind choosing two separate products. Check the claim on the specific chocolate: a brand name alone doesn’t tell you which products it applies to.
Who is this combination for?
Consumers who keep an eye on portions
First decide how much egg cake you want to eat, then choose whether to add chocolate. Albert Heijn lists its own-brand egg cake at 94 kcal per cake; for other varieties, check their individual nutrition information.
Consumers who check ingredients
Compare the labels on both the egg cake and the chocolate if certain ingredients or allergens matter to you. Ingredients can vary between varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether Fairtrade chocolate is a must-have for your late-night snack. Then choose your preferred egg cake size and check the labels of the products you actually plan to pair.
Egg cake with Fairtrade chocolate on the side
A good fit if: you want an egg cake and Fairtrade chocolate is a must-have.
The trade-off: the Fairtrade claim applies to the chocolate you choose, not automatically to the egg cake. Lidl says its Way To Go chocolate bars are fully Fairtrade certified, while Verkade says the cocoa in its chocolate bars and letters is Fairtrade. Always check the packaging of the product you choose.
Egg cake without chocolate
A good fit if: you mainly want a standalone egg cake as a late-night snack and Fairtrade chocolate isn’t a must-have.
The trade-off: this option doesn’t include Fairtrade chocolate. Compare the portion size, ingredients and allergens for each egg cake.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade status of the chocolate | Check the claim on the chocolate you choose. For products with several ingredients, read the explanation of the certification. | If I have chocolate with my egg cake, I want to know exactly what the Fairtrade claim covers. For around 50% of consumers, this check is their top purchasing priority. |
| Portion size and egg cake variety | Compare the number of pieces, pack weight and nutrition information for the specific variety. | For a late-night snack, I want to start by choosing an egg cake portion that suits my plans. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging of both products for ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in both the egg cake and the chocolate. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first when making a purchase. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the chocolate’s Fairtrade claim covers the whole snack
A certification on chocolate doesn’t automatically cover the egg cake you eat with it. Fairtrade Nederland also advises checking the packaging explanation for products with several ingredients.
Check the egg cake and chocolate separately, and read the chocolate packaging to see which ingredients are covered by the Fairtrade claim.
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Assuming all certified cocoa is Fairtrade
ALDI lists Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and the EU organic logo as different possibilities for cocoa in its own-brand products. So a general mention of certified cocoa doesn’t tell you which certification applies to a specific chocolate.
If Fairtrade is a must-have, look for an explicit claim on the packaging of the chocolate you choose.
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Relying on an ingredients list you checked previously
A different variety or a change in the recipe may mean different ingredients and allergens. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen labelling.
Check the current packaging of both products before eating them, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
Brands to consider
These brands offer examples of egg cakes or chocolate that you can assess separately. A claim about one product range doesn’t automatically apply to other products from the same brand.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand egg cakes for anyone looking for a standalone snack base.
- Albert Heijn lists its egg cake at 94 kcal per cake and provides ingredient and allergen information.
- Check the Fairtrade claim on the separate chocolate product you choose.
Jumbo
Supermarket offering several egg cake varieties, including plain, wholemeal and gluten-free options.
- The range gives you the chance to compare sizes and product-specific ingredients.
- A separate Fairtrade product category says nothing about the certification of a specific egg cake.
Bolletje
A brand offering Brosse Eierkoek as a separate egg cake variety.
- Bolletje lists ingredients and allergens for its Brosse Eierkoek.
- Check the current allergen information for each variety. Choosing Fairtrade chocolate to go with it doesn’t automatically give the egg cake a Fairtrade claim.
Verkade
A chocolate brand for anyone looking to choose chocolate separately to have with an egg cake.
- Verkade says all the cocoa in its chocolate bars and letters is Fairtrade.
- This statement refers to the chocolate products mentioned, not automatically to biscuits or egg cakes.
Lidl
A supermarket offering egg cakes as well as a separate Way To Go chocolate range.
- Lidl says its Way To Go chocolate bars are fully Fairtrade certified.
- This claim can’t be applied to Lidl egg cakes without product-specific evidence on the label.
ALDI
A supermarket offering Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken and own-brand products containing cocoa.
- ALDI lists a pack of 12 Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken.
- ALDI says cocoa in its own-brand products may carry different certifications. Check the packaging of a specific chocolate for an explicit Fairtrade claim.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Are all the ingredients in Fairtrade chocolate Fairtrade certified?
Not necessarily. Fairtrade Nederland explains that, in products with several ingredients, the Fairtrade ingredients available are certified, and that cocoa may also be handled using mass balance. Read the explanation on the packaging to understand what the claim covers.
Does an egg cake become Fairtrade if I eat it with Fairtrade chocolate?
No. The chocolate’s Fairtrade status doesn’t certify the egg cake. Check the packaging of that specific egg cake for any Fairtrade claim it may carry.
Which allergens should I check in an egg cake with chocolate?
Check the current allergen information on both packs. Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya among the allergens in its Brosse Eierkoek. Ingredients and any warnings may differ between varieties and in the chocolate you choose.