Who is this guide for?

Organising a group break

You want to put out enough Dutch egg cakes for a meeting or break. Compare the number of cakes with the total pack weight to work out how many packs you’ll need.

Handing them out to colleagues

You’re looking for portions you can count in advance or cakes you can put out individually. Mini egg cakes and individually wrapped varieties offer different solutions, depending on how you plan to hand them out.

Buying for a team with dietary requirements

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the label before buying. The varieties mentioned don’t all have the same ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before your office break, work out how many cakes you need, how you want to hand them out and which label information matters to your team.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of cakes and pack size Compare the number of cakes in each pack with the number of people attending; check the total weight too. If I’m buying for a group break, I want to put out enough cakes for everyone; around 40% of consumers would prioritise the number of cakes and the pack size.
Handing out portions Check whether they’re mini egg cakes or individually wrapped cakes, and count the portions in each pack. For a meeting, I want to know in advance how many portions I can hand out without having to divide them up on the spot; around 30% of consumers would prioritise ease of handing them out.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. When colleagues have different dietary requirements, I want to check the label before putting anything out. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming smaller or individually wrapped cakes are suitable for people with allergies

    According to product information from Jumbo and Bolletje, the mini and individually wrapped Dutch egg cakes mentioned also contain several allergens. Different packaging doesn’t change the ingredients.

    Choose a size that suits the way you plan to hand them out, but check the current label for allergens on each variety you’re considering.

  • Assuming wholemeal means gluten-free

    The wholemeal Dutch egg cakes described by Albert Heijn contain wheat. So wholemeal doesn’t mean a Dutch egg cake is gluten-free.

    If you need a gluten-free option, check the specific product’s labelling and read any other relevant information on the label.

  • Treating the product webpage as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn says that product information can change. This matters if your choice depends on the ingredients or allergens.

    Before serving, check the packaging of the Dutch egg cakes you’ve actually bought.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH’s own-brand range includes standard Dutch egg cakes in a 360 g pack, ideal if you’re putting cakes out for a group.

  • Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g each in this pack.
  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, egg, milk ingredients, soya and barley. Check the current packaging if allergens are a concern.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-brand range includes both standard and mini Dutch egg cakes, so you can choose between larger cakes and smaller portions.

  • Jumbo lists 10 standard Dutch egg cakes in a 300 g pack, and 10 mini portions of 25 g each.
  • According to the information for the mini variety, it contains egg, gluten-containing ingredients, milk and soya, among other ingredients; the smaller size doesn’t change this.

Bolletje

The crisp Dutch egg cakes with a milk coating mentioned here are individually wrapped, making them a good option if you want to hand one to each colleague.

  • The Bolletje pack shown by Jumbo contains 10 individually wrapped cakes, weighing 155 g in total.
  • The product information lists milk, egg, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, and warns that it may contain nuts and sesame.

Heerlijck Banket

The free-range egg cakes shown by ALDI come in a standard pack, ready to share from a plate at the office.

  • ALDI lists 12 cakes in a 360 g pack.
  • Before buying, check the store’s product information and the label on the pack you’re taking home.

Lidl

Lidl offers a standard pack of Dutch egg cakes for anyone stocking up for the office in store.

  • Lidl lists 12 cakes in each 360 g pack.
  • The product page says this item is available to buy in store.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Dutch egg cakes are in a large pack for the office?

It varies by pack: Jumbo lists 10 standard Dutch egg cakes in a 300 g pack, while ALDI lists 12 in a 360 g pack. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g each in its 360 g pack. Before buying, count how many people will be there and decide how many cakes you want to put out.

Can I hand out Dutch egg cakes if someone in the team has an allergy?

Don’t choose a pack at random without checking first. The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje list several allergens; the Bolletje variety also carries a warning that it may contain nuts and sesame. Read the current label for the specific product and take account of the needs colleagues tell you about.

Are wholemeal Dutch egg cakes gluten-free?

Not necessarily: the wholemeal Dutch egg cakes described by Albert Heijn contain wholemeal wheat flour. If you need a gluten-free option, check the labelling and ingredients of the product you’re actually planning to buy.