Who is this choice relevant to?

A host with a guest who has coeliac disease

Wants to have enough gluten-free portions ready for a birthday or coffee get-together, while keeping regular egg cakes clearly separate from the gluten-free option.

Someone with coeliac disease who wants to share egg cakes

Checks the gluten-free labelling on the current pack rather than relying on the product name, brand or a larger pack size.

A group with different dietary needs

Can serve regular treats to other guests alongside separately checked gluten-free portions for the person with coeliac disease.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check the gluten-free labelling and current nutritional information on the pack. Then count the portions needed for everyone who has to eat gluten-free. The size of a regular bag tells you nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

What to consider What to check before buying Who does this matter most to?
Gluten-free labelling Check the current pack for ‘gluten-free’ labelling, ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn notes that product information may change. If I’m offering something to someone with coeliac disease, I want to check the pack myself rather than rely on the size of the bag. For around 46% of consumers, checking the label would come first.
Number of gluten-free portions Count how many people need a gluten-free portion. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as 2 pieces/100 g; check the current contents of other packs. When I’m catering for a group, I want to make sure the gluten-free egg cakes don’t run out before everyone who needs them has had one. For around 36% of consumers, the number of portions would be the main consideration.
Choice of treat See which specific gluten-free egg cakes you can buy, and choose another type of biscuit only if it suits the group. Check its label too. If it’s difficult to get enough portions of egg cakes, I want the option of choosing another gluten-free treat. For around 18% of consumers, having that choice would come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large regular bag is a gluten-free sharing pack

    Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 pieces/300 g. That quantity tells you nothing about whether they’re labelled gluten-free.

    For the guest with coeliac disease, choose a separate product that is currently labelled gluten-free, and keep the packs clearly separate when serving.

  • Assuming one small pack will be enough

    Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland gluten-free egg cakes in packs of 2 pieces/100 g. One pack may not be enough for several people who eat gluten-free.

    Count the portions you’ll need in advance and check how many egg cakes the chosen pack actually contains.

  • Relying only on an old product description

    Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. An earlier listing is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re serving.

    Check the current pack just before serving. If the gluten-free labelling or allergen information is unclear, don’t serve the product as a gluten-free option.

Brands and ranges to consider

Albert Heijn / AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, as well as a separate listing called AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken 3-pack.

  • Both product names identify the egg cakes as gluten-free.
  • Check the current pack to see how many egg cakes it contains, and read the ingredients and allergen information.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of 2 pieces/100 g.

  • The product listing specifies both the gluten-free product type and the number of pieces.
  • Work out how many packs you’ll need for your group and check the current label.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists a product called Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij.

  • The product listing explicitly identifies the egg cakes as gluten-free.
  • Before planning portions, check the current pack for gluten-free labelling, contents, ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

This range is an alternative if your group is also open to another type of gluten-free biscuit.

  • Jumbo lists products in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten range, including Mini Cakes, 6 pieces/230 g.
  • Mini Cakes aren’t egg cakes. Check the pack of any alternative before serving it too.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a large regular bag of egg cakes if someone with coeliac disease is joining us?

Yes, for guests who don’t need a gluten-free portion, but don’t use that bag as the gluten-free option. For the person with coeliac disease, choose egg cakes whose current pack explicitly says ‘gluten-free’, and keep the two types separate when serving.

Is one pack of gluten-free egg cakes enough for a birthday party?

It depends on how many people need a gluten-free portion and how much the pack contains. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as 2 pieces/100 g; count the portions and buy several packs if needed.

Why should I read the label if it says ‘gluten-free’ online?

The label belongs to the pack you’re actually going to serve. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the current gluten-free labelling and nutritional information.

Where can I check the allergen information for egg cakes?

For pre-packed egg cakes, read the current label. If they’re sold loose, ask for the allergen information before buying and don’t rely on the product name alone.