When choosing a supply of Dutch egg cakes to share over the summer holidays, the number of cakes and the net weight matter more than the ‘family pack’ label. Jumbo lists 10 cakes, 300 g and 10 portions for its regular egg cakes. The crisp Bolletje version also contains 10 cakes, but weighs 155 g and has a milk coating. Choose a different size or variety if it suits your family better, and check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
If several people are helping themselves from the same biscuit tin, the number of cakes, net weight and stated portions can help you choose a pack. Jumbo lists 10 cakes, 300 g and 10 portions for its regular egg cakes.
The product name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients a variety contains. Jumbo lists wheat, barley, egg, milk and soya among the ingredients in its regular egg cakes. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging for the variety you’re buying.
If you’d prefer to take a crisp egg cake with a milk coating, compare more than just the number of cakes. Jumbo lists 10 cakes and a net weight of 155 g for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating.
First, decide how many cakes you want to share and whether ingredients or allergens limit your choice. Then consider which size and texture are best for keeping at home or taking with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A pack to share | Compare the number of cakes, net weight and any stated portions; the same number of cakes doesn’t mean the same total weight. | If several family members are sharing one pack, I want to know whether it’ll be enough for our snack times. For around 36% of consumers, having a supply to share comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including any warnings about cross-contamination. | If someone in the household needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to be able to check the specific variety. For around 29% of consumers, label information is the top priority. |
| A handy size for taking out and about | Check the size and number of cakes, and find out how to store the rest once the pack is open. | For a day out, I want to be able to hand out portions without taking the whole supply with me. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a handy size. |
| Flavour and texture | See whether you’re choosing a regular or crisp variety with a coating, and compare the net weight. | If I’m mainly looking for a change, I’d rather choose a different texture than automatically go for the heaviest pack. This is the most important factor for around 14% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 300 g for its regular egg cakes. The Bolletje Crisp variety sold by Jumbo also contains 10 cakes, but weighs 155 g.
So compare both the number of cakes and the net weight before choosing a pack to share with the family.
Jumbo’s regular variety lists wheat, barley, egg, milk and soya among its ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack you’re buying.
Heat and moisture can affect the quality of cakes you want to enjoy over several snack times.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container. For a day out, take only what you need and seal the rest again.
Jumbo lists a net weight of 300 g and 10 portions for its regular 10-piece egg cakes.
Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating is a crisp variety with a coating. Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 155 g for this pack.
Albert Heijn offers Brabant-style egg cakes in a 3-pack, as well as a separate mini variety.
Compare the number of cakes, net weight and any stated portions with how much you want to share. Jumbo lists 10 cakes, 300 g and 10 portions for its regular egg cakes; the Bolletje Crisp variety sold by Jumbo also contains 10 cakes, but weighs 155 g.
Yes. If allergens matter to your household, check the current packaging for the specific variety. Jumbo lists wheat, barley, egg, milk and soya among the ingredients in its regular egg cakes; ingredients can vary between products.
Store egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Seal any leftover cakes again after handing them out, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Pay particular attention to the net weight, ingredients and allergens, best-before date and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this labelling information for prepacked foods; the current packaging will help you check the specific variety.
