Egg Cakes with Coffee: Individually Wrapped or Multipack?

Which option is right for you?

For taking along or sharing

Whether you’re having coffee at the office, with visitors or on the go, you may want to take egg cakes with you or hand them out individually. Check that the product you choose is individually wrapped.

For coffee drinkers choosing by taste and texture

You might prefer a soft egg cake with your coffee, or a crisp version with a milk coating. These are different products, and the product name alone won’t tell you how they’re packaged.

For label checkers

If you want to compare ingredients, nutritional values or allergens, check the details for the exact variant you’ve chosen. When comparing regular and wholemeal egg cakes, also check the portion size.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual wrappers for your coffee break. Then compare the taste and labels of products that meet that requirement.

What to consider	What to check before buying	Who it matters to
Individual wrapping	Look for the explicit wording ‘individually wrapped’ and check the number of cakes.	For coffee at the office or on the go, I want to take portions with me or hand them out without opening the whole pack. Around 42% of consumers prioritise individual packaging.
Taste and texture	Choose between a soft egg cake and a crisp version with a milk coating, and check the portion size too.	With my coffee, I prefer one texture over another, even if that means choosing a different type of egg cake. Taste and texture are the top priorities for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information	Check the allergens on the current label and compare sugars and fibre per 100 g or for an equivalent portion.	I want to know what’s in the egg cake I’ve chosen before buying it. If I have an allergy, the label for that particular variant is crucial. Ingredients and nutritional information are the top priorities for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped egg cakes

The number of egg cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. This matters most when you’re taking them with you or handing them out.

If individual wrappers are important, look for clear wording such as ‘individually wrapped’ on the product page or packaging.
Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means ‘low in sugar’

Wholemeal egg cakes can still contain sugar. According to Albert Heijn, its AH wholemeal variant contains 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1,4 g in regular AH egg cakes. That difference alone doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content.

Compare both fibre and sugars on the label, per 100 g or for an equivalent portion.
Relying on the product name alone if you have allergies

The egg cakes mentioned may contain egg, wheat, milk or soya, among other ingredients. Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating may also contain traces of nuts and sesame.

Before buying or eating them, check the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variant.

Brands compared

Bolletje

Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating are worth considering if you’re looking for a crisp, individually wrapped cake to enjoy with coffee.

Jumbo describes this pack of 10 as individually wrapped.
This variant has a milk coating and contains sugar. Check the label for milk, egg, soya and wheat, as well as possible traces of nuts and sesame.

Albert Heijn

Regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes give you options to compare in multipacks for home.

Albert Heijn lists both variants as 360 g, with 12 portions of 30 g. The wholemeal variant contains 3,5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1,4 g in the regular variant.
Check the allergens for each variant and whether individual wrappers are specified if that’s important for how you’ll use them.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range includes regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.

Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fibre and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes.
Don’t assume a supermarket own-brand multipack has individual wrappers. Check the packaging you choose and its allergen label.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes are worth a look if you’re after a pack for several coffee breaks.

ALDI lists 12 cakes and a weight of 360 g for this variant.
Check the current packaging to see whether the cakes are individually wrapped and which ingredients and allergens are listed.

Lidl / Sondey

Sondey egg cakes are worth considering if you want to compare packs containing several cakes.

Lidl lists 360 g and 12 cakes per pack.
Before choosing this variant, check the packaging for individual wrappers, ingredients and allergens.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are egg cakes always individually wrapped?

No, it depends on the product. Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje as individually wrapped, and SPAR does the same for its single egg cake. For any other pack, check explicitly whether each cake has its own wrapper.

Is a wholemeal egg cake low in sugar?

You can’t tell from the word ‘wholemeal’. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, while Jumbo lists 33,6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal variant. Compare the nutritional information for the product you’re planning to buy.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the current label for the exact variant, especially for egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. Some products also carry a precautionary allergen warning. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises keeping its egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the packaging securely after use. Jumbo advises storing its regular and wholemeal egg cakes in a dry, dark place.