For your Christmas party, first work out how many Dutch egg cakes you want to serve, then check how many are in each pack: Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl also offer packs of 12. Next, choose the variety you want, such as a plain, crisp or wholemeal option, and check the allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions on the exact pack.
You want enough individual Dutch egg cakes for your guests without buying more packs than you need. Compare the number of cakes and the net weight: Jumbo lists 10 per pack, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl also offer packs of 12.
You want to know whether your chosen Dutch egg cakes are suitable for your guests’ allergies. Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. Bolletje’s crisp egg cake, for example, contains egg, milk, wheat and soya.
You’re not just choosing based on quantity; you might be looking for a plain Dutch egg cake, a crisp variety with a milk coating or a product sold as wholemeal. If these details matter to you, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack you choose.
First, decide how many Dutch egg cakes you’d like to serve alongside the other snacks. Then compare packs by the number of cakes, and choose the variety that suits your guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of cakes | Check how many Dutch egg cakes are in the pack and the net weight. The term ‘family pack’ alone doesn’t tell you how many cakes are inside. | I want enough cakes for the biscuit tin without being left with too many unopened packs. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the number of cakes. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact pack. | If guests have allergies, I want to choose a pack whose ingredients I can check with them. This is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Texture and variety | Compare plain Dutch egg cakes with the crisp or wholemeal variety you’re considering, and check the ingredients too. | I want to choose a particular texture or variety for the party table. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check the stated serving size. | Alongside the other sweet snacks, I want to know what one cake from this pack represents as a portion. Around 14% of consumers give this information the highest priority. |
Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl also offer packs of 12. If you go by the name alone, you could end up with the wrong amount for your party.
Work out how many cakes you want to serve, then compare the number in each pack and the net weight.
Ingredients vary between varieties. According to Bolletje, its crisp egg cakes contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.
Discuss any relevant allergies with your guests and check the allergen information and ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re actually buying.
Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for its plain Dutch egg cakes, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also describes an extra-large 75 g cake. So, values per cake refer to different amounts.
Use the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen and compare values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Albert Heijn lists plain AH Dutch egg cakes in a 360 g pack with 12 portions. It also offers a separate variety labelled as wholemeal.
Jumbo lists its own-brand Dutch egg cakes in a pack of 10.
Bolletje offers crisp Dutch egg cakes. Jumbo also lists a pack of 10 crisp egg cakes with a milk coating.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a 12-piece, 360 g pack.
Lidl lists Dutch egg cakes in a pack of 12.
Divide the number of cakes you want to serve by the number in each pack, then round up to the nearest whole pack. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl also offer packs of 12. Remember to account for the other snacks you’ll be serving.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. According to Bolletje, its crisp egg cake contains egg, milk, cereals containing gluten, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, so don’t rely on the product name alone.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo and Albert Heijn advise storing their listed plain Dutch egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn also says to reseal the pack after use.
Only if you take the serving size into account, as one cake can weigh a different amount depending on the product. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g serving for its plain Dutch egg cakes, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes an extra-large 75 g cake as a separate portion. It’s best to compare the nutritional information for your chosen products per 100 g.
