For a small game group, a pack of regular Dutch egg cakes containing 10 to 12 pieces is a practical choice if you mainly want enough to go round. Mini egg cakes make it easier to set out individual portions in advance, but a pack may contain less overall. If you’re choosing a wholemeal option, compare the sugar content per 100 g too, and always check the label on the specific product if anyone has an allergy.
If you’re catering for a family or a small game group, it helps to know how many Dutch egg cakes you can serve. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for its 360 g AH Eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 10 pieces in its regular 300 g pack. Choose the quantity to suit your guests and the other snacks on the table.
If you want to give each player their own egg cake, consider mini egg cakes or individually wrapped pieces. Jumbo lists 10 portions for its mini egg cakes, while the Bolletje product reviewed comes with 10 individually wrapped pieces.
If fibre, sugar, ingredients or allergens are important in your choice, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and read the information for the exact product you’re buying. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the same 100 g basis when comparing products.
Work out how many pieces you want to serve, then decide whether regular egg cakes, mini portions or individually wrapped pieces will work best. Check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing a pack for your group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough pieces | Count the players and check the number of pieces or portions, as well as the total weight. | If I’m serving egg cakes to the whole group, I want to know in advance whether everyone can have one. Having enough to go round is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check the weight per piece and whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped. | I’d rather give everyone a portion before the game starts than split a large egg cake during someone’s turn. Individual portions are the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; compare fibre and sugar per 100 g. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, or I want to compare regular and wholemeal egg cakes, I’ll check the label first. This check takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
A 250 g pack may contain a different number and size of egg cakes from a 300 g or 360 g pack. So the weight alone won’t tell you how many individual portions you can serve.
Check both the number of pieces and the weight per piece before shopping for your game group.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken reviewed both contain 31 g of sugar per 100 g. The wholemeal version lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g for the regular version.
If fibre or sugar matters to your choice, compare the nutritional values per 100 g.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between products. That’s why it’s important to check the packaging of the exact product you’ve chosen if a guest has a food allergy.
Ask in advance which ingredients are a concern, and read the current allergen information on the label before serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of this information for anyone with a food allergy.
An open pack and a full plate beside the game board make it harder to store the remaining egg cakes as directed and keep crumbs away from the game pieces.
Put some on a plate and seal the rest properly. Follow the storage advice on the pack; for the products reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from light.
The regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken reviewed both come in 360 g packs containing 12 portions.
Jumbo offers, among other options, regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, and a mini version in a pack of 10 weighing 250 g.
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating reviewed are a different option from regular large egg cakes.
An egg cake from this brand appears as a gluten-free option in the Jumbo category listing reviewed.
Count the players and decide how many egg cakes you’d like to serve per person. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for the 360 g pack reviewed, while Jumbo offers a regular pack of 10 pieces weighing 300 g. Remember to allow for any other snacks and a second round.
Always check the current packaging for the specific product. Egg, wheat, milk and soya are among the allergens relevant to the products reviewed; warnings about possible traces of other allergens may vary by product. Don’t rely on the name ‘egg cake’ alone to decide whether a product is suitable.
Not necessarily. According to Albert Heijn, the regular and wholemeal AH Eierkoeken reviewed both list 31 g of sugar per 100 g. The wholemeal version does contain more fibre per 100 g. Compare both values on the same basis if they matter to your choice.
Follow the storage advice and date on the pack you buy. For the products reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from light and sealing the pack securely after use. You can put some out on the table and keep the rest sealed.
