Choose Dutch spiced breakfast cake with no added sugar if that’s your main priority; opt for a lower-sugar version only if the sugar content on the packaging suits you. Individually wrapped bars are handy for small advent calendar compartments, while a large pre-sliced cake needs to be portioned and wrapped by you. Check the ingredients, allergens and any polyol warning for every product.
If you want to fill your advent calendar with Dutch spiced breakfast cake with no added sugar, also compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 0 g of added sugars and 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g for the zero products mentioned here. For its Minder Suiker (Less Sugar) bar, Jumbo lists 22.7 g of sugars per 100 g. So ‘less sugar’ is a different choice from ‘no added sugar’.
Individually wrapped bars save you the job of cutting and wrapping portions separately. The Albert Heijn and Snelle Jelle bars mentioned here weigh 42 g each; measure the compartment before assuming a bar will fit.
Check the sweeteners, allergens and warnings for each product. The Albert Heijn and Snelle Jelle zero bars mentioned here contain xylitol and rye/gluten. Their packaging also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Pay attention to possible traces listed on the packaging, too, if they’re relevant to you.
When choosing Dutch spiced breakfast cake for a homemade advent calendar, first decide what matters most to you: the sugar information, ease of wrapping or the ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and per portion; check the statement about added sugars separately. | If I specifically want to avoid added sugars, a label that only says ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough to base my choice on. Around 44% of consumers put this sugar consideration first. |
| Portions and packaging | Measure the compartment, check the weight of each bar or slice, and see whether the portions are individually wrapped. | For a calendar with small compartments, I don’t want to cut and rewrap cake every day. Portion convenience matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warning about polyols. | If I need to take polyols or certain allergens into account, that information determines which Dutch spiced breakfast cake I can choose. This is the first consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
For its Minder Suiker (Less Sugar) bar, Jumbo lists 22.7 g of sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn and PLUS each list 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g for the zero products mentioned here. These product values show why the words on the front of the pack aren’t enough to compare the options.
Decide first whether you specifically want to avoid added sugars or are considering a product with less sugar. Then compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion.
The Albert Heijn and Snelle Jelle zero bars mentioned here contain xylitol and carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. ‘Zero’ doesn’t, in itself, tell you whether sweeteners are present.
Read the ingredients and warning on the packaging, especially if you plan to put several bars in the calendar for one day.
A pre-sliced cake isn’t already portioned into individually wrapped calendar treats. For small compartments, you may need to cut it into smaller pieces and store them separately.
Measure the compartments in advance and think about how you’ll store the portions after opening, keeping them clean and dry and following the storage instructions on the packaging.
The zero products mentioned here contain rye/gluten, but you should check the ingredients and any possible traces listed for each version individually. You can’t tell from the product category alone whether a product contains baker’s salt with iodine.
Check the current packaging if allergens or iodine matter to your choice.
The AH Kruidkoekreep zero 5-pack contains five individually wrapped 42 g bars, for calendars with compartments that fit them.
PLUS Ontbijtkoek Zero is a 485 g pre-sliced cake in a wrapper that you can divide into calendar portions yourself.
The Kruidkoek Zero 4-pack contains four individually wrapped 42 g bars.
ALDI describes Koek & Bakker’s sliced Ontbijtkoek Zero as a 485 g cake in a wrapper with no added sugars.
PLUS lists Peijnenburg Naturel and Volkoren varieties with no added sugar in its range of Dutch spiced breakfast cakes.
These individually wrapped portions of Dutch spiced breakfast cake are an option if you’re filling a calendar yourself and are also considering a product that claims to contain less added sugar. Check the label if you’re specifically looking for a product with no added sugars.
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The individually wrapped portions can make filling a calendar easier; check that they fit in the compartments.
The ingredients list glucose syrup and rye/gluten, with possible traces of nuts and milk. If you’re looking for Dutch spiced breakfast cake with no added sugars, don’t rely on the product name: check the current packaging for sugars per 100 g and the statement about added sugars.
No. For the Minder Suiker (Less Sugar) bar examined, Jumbo lists 22.7 g of sugars per 100 g; for the zero products mentioned here, Albert Heijn and PLUS list 0 g of added sugars and 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g. Check both the ingredients and nutrition information for the version you’re buying.
First check the ingredients and warning for the bars you’ve chosen. The Albert Heijn and Snelle Jelle zero bars mentioned here contain xylitol and state that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the Dutch spiced breakfast cake you’ve chosen. Don’t simply divide an opened pack between several uncovered compartments: keep the portions clean and dry, and wrap pieces you’ve cut yourself separately if needed.
Don’t assume it does based on the product category alone. Check the ingredients for the specific cake or ask the manufacturer which salt is used if iodine matters to your choice.
Base your choice on the current packaging for the exact version you’re buying. In particular, check the ingredients, sugars per 100 g, allergens and any polyol warning before putting the cake in the calendar.
