Use Dutch spiced breakfast cake in a Sunday roast only if your chosen recipe calls for it. Recipes for Dutch beef stew or Limburg sweet-and-sour stew don’t mean it’s suitable for every roast. To find the right product for your recipe, compare the ingredients, sugars, fibre and allergens on the exact pack. The word ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar the cake contains.
For a stew made with Dutch spiced breakfast cake, the recipe determines which variety to use and how much. Albert Heijn suggests using its wholemeal version in recipes for Dutch beef stew and Limburg sweet-and-sour stew; that doesn’t mean it’s suitable for every Sunday roast.
The ingredients list shows how much wholemeal rye a product contains. The nutritional information gives the fibre per 100 g, so you can compare more than just the description on the front of the pack.
Regular wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake and a version with no added sugars are not the same. Product information from Peijnenburg, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS shows differences in sugar per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for the version you choose, too.
For a Sunday dish, first check whether the recipe calls for Dutch spiced breakfast cake. Then compare the labels of suitable varieties and choose a pack size that works for you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check the stated proportion of wholemeal rye in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If you’re mainly looking for a recognisable wholemeal base, don’t rely on the front of the pack alone. For around 33% of consumers, wholemeal and fibre are their main considerations when shopping. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and if you’re choosing a version with no added sugars, check which sweeteners it contains. | If you want to keep an eye on sugar, you’ll need to distinguish between regular wholemeal and no-added-sugar varieties. Around 27% of consumers put this question first. |
| Recipe and flavour | Check whether your chosen recipe calls for Dutch spiced breakfast cake and specifies a variety and quantity; check the ingredients and allergens, too. | If you’re cooking a Sunday dish for fussy eaters, you’ll want to know whether the sweet, spiced addition suits this particular recipe. Recipe and flavour come first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Pack size and retailer | Compare the net weight, sliced or unsliced options, and current availability at your shop. | If you only use a little Dutch spiced breakfast cake, you’ll want to find a suitable pack without planning your menu around uncertain stock. For around 20% of consumers, this is their main consideration. |
According to product information from Peijnenburg, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, the regular wholemeal varieties mentioned contain 34 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you enough about the sugar content.
Compare the fibre and ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the current label. If you’re considering a version with no added sugars, check the sweeteners used and the allergens, too.
Albert Heijn suggests using Dutch spiced breakfast cake in recipes for Dutch beef stew and Limburg sweet-and-sour stew. That doesn’t automatically make the same variety or quantity suitable for another Sunday dish.
Follow a specific recipe that calls for Dutch spiced breakfast cake, and if you’re cooking for fussy eaters, consider whether they’ll enjoy the sweet, spiced flavour it adds.
Wholemeal doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy or for avoiding gluten. Product information from retailers including Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists rye or cereals containing gluten.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the exact variety, even if you’ve bought a different pack from the same brand before.
A promotion or product page doesn’t guarantee that your chosen variety will be available when you’re ready to cook. Lidl says its Tastino promotional products are available while stocks last.
Check the pack size you want and its availability at your shop before planning your dish.
Compare specific varieties rather than just brand names: ingredients and nutritional values can vary within the same range.
Peijnenburg lists both a regular sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake and a wholemeal version with no added sugars.
Albert Heijn’s sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake is a supermarket own-brand product in a 485 g pack.
Jumbo lists a wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake in a 280 g pack.
PLUS lists a sliced wholemeal own-brand variety in a 485 g pack.
ALDI lists a sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake from Koek & Bakker in a 485 g pack.
Lidl features Tastino Dutch spiced breakfast cake in a promotion, with varieties weighing between 465 and 550 g.
This sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake is an option to compare for home use. If you want to use it in a Sunday dish, let your chosen recipe determine whether you need it and how much to use.
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For anyone looking for sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake to compare with their own recipe and other product labels.
Sliced, in a 485 g pack. Before use, check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging, especially if rye or gluten is a consideration for you.
No. The regular wholemeal varieties mentioned from Peijnenburg, Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain 34 to 39 g of sugars per 100 g. Peijnenburg lists 4.9 g per 100 g for its wholemeal version with no added sugars. Compare the nutritional information on the exact packs.
Not without checking the roast recipe. Albert Heijn suggests using Dutch spiced breakfast cake in recipes for Dutch beef stew and Limburg sweet-and-sour stew, but those recipes don’t tell you which variety or quantity is right for another dish.
The varieties mentioned from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list rye or cereals containing gluten. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the exact variety you want to use.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the products mentioned, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dark and dry place. Check the best-before date and any instructions for after opening on your pack, too.
