Commuters who want one egg cake with their coffee
You don’t want to carry a large pack for a single coffee break. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list small packs and mini versions; check separately whether the cakes are individually wrapped.
Who is this relevant for?
Shoppers comparing nutritional information
You often have something with your coffee and want to consider the ingredients and nutritional values. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing similar products per 100 g, as serving sizes can vary.
Shoppers with a gluten or allergen requirement
Before buying, you need to be able to check whether a specific egg cake meets your requirements. The regular versions listed by Albert Heijn and Bolletje contain egg and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; Jumbo also lists a version labelled gluten-free.
What should you look for when buying?
First check any ingredient or allergen requirements. Then decide how many cakes you want to take with you and which nutritional values you want to compare.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to carry | Check how many cakes are in the pack and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I only want one egg cake with my coffee, it needs to fit easily in my bag. For around 36% of consumers, portability comes first. |
| Ingredients | Compare similar egg cakes per 100 g for things such as sugars and fibre; check the ingredients list too. | If I have something with my coffee regularly, I want to know what I’m eating rather than relying on the front of the pack. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest pack, and consider any gluten-free claim alongside your other requirements. | I need to be able to check whether this specific egg cake is suitable for me. That’s the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Leftovers | Consider how many cakes you expect to eat before they go out of date and how to store the pack once opened. | If I only have an egg cake now and then, I don’t want to be left with a mostly unused pack. For around 14% of consumers, this matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every egg cake is gluten-free
The regular egg cakes described by Albert Heijn and Bolletje contain cereals containing gluten and egg. The product name alone doesn’t tell you whether a version meets a gluten or allergen requirement.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest pack before choosing a specific version.
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Assuming a small pack means individually wrapped cakes
A pack containing just a few cakes, or mini egg cakes, doesn’t necessarily mean each cake has its own wrapper. That matters if you want to pop one in your bag.
Check the packaging information. If the cakes aren’t individually wrapped, take the amount you want in a resealable container.
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Comparing nutritional values per serving only
Serving sizes can vary between products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says nutritional values per 100 g provide a consistent basis for comparing similar products.
Compare the tables for similar egg cakes side by side, and check the ingredients list too.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists regular egg cakes and various options, including mini, wholemeal and spelt egg cakes.
- For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists a 360 g pack with 12 servings of 30 g.
- Check the label for your chosen version, as ingredients and allergens can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
- The listed regular packs of 4 and 10 make the number of cakes an easy way to compare your options.
- The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp version with cinnamon and a milk coating.
- This version offers a different flavour and texture from a regular egg cake.
- Bolletje says this version contains wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients. It also notes that the cinnamon version isn’t a permanent part of its range.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as a gluten-free option in a 2-piece, 100 g pack.
- A small number of cakes may suit anyone who doesn’t need many.
- A gluten-free claim doesn’t replace the need to check the latest label for other ingredients and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether an egg cake is individually wrapped?
Check the packaging or ask in store; the number of cakes in a pack doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped. This is also something to check separately with mini egg cakes.
How do I compare egg cakes with different serving sizes?
Compare similar egg cakes per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis because the stated serving size can vary between products. Then check the nutritional values that matter to you.
Can I assume that a regular egg cake is gluten-free?
No, don’t assume that: the regular versions described by Albert Heijn and Bolletje contain cereals containing gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, check both the claim and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.