When choosing a weekend breakfast, don’t rely on the wholemeal label alone: compare the sugars, fibre, ingredients and allergens on the packaging too. A no-added-sugar variety may suit you if reducing sugar is your priority, but check which sweeteners it contains and read any warnings. If you need a gluten-free Dutch spiced cake, check for other allergens as well.
If you’re sharing Dutch spiced cake with several people at breakfast, you can compare the proportion of wholemeal flour, fibre and sugars per 100 g. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows which details to look for on the label.
A no-added-sugar variety is a different choice from a standard wholemeal Dutch spiced cake. As well as checking the nutritional information, look at the sweeteners used and any warnings, such as those listed by PLUS for the Peijnenburg variety.
Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. For example, the gluten-free Peijnenburg Dutch spiced cake described by PLUS lists milk and lupin.
First, decide what matters most for your weekend breakfast: the ingredients in a wholemeal variety, fewer sugars or suitability for everyone eating. Then compare the current packaging.
A good choice when: you’d prefer a sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake to share with several people.
Consider: the wholemeal label alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar the cake contains.
A good choice when: reducing sugars is your main priority and the sweeteners used are suitable for everyone eating.
Consider: the Peijnenburg variety described by PLUS contains xylitol; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
A good choice when: someone needs a gluten-free option and the full label meets their other dietary requirements.
Consider: the gluten-free Peijnenburg variety described by PLUS contains milk and lupin.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal content and fibre | Compare the stated proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre per 100 g. | If wholemeal is the deciding factor for me, I want to know how much wholemeal flour and fibre the cake contains. This is the most important consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Check sugars per 100 g and per serving. For no-added-sugar varieties, read the ingredients and warnings too. | If you want less sugar, you also need to decide whether a variety with sweeteners is right for your table. This is the main consideration for roughly 36% of consumers. |
| Suitable for everyone at the table | Check the allergens on the current packaging and make sure it suits how you plan to serve the cake. | When sharing breakfast, the cake should meet everyone’s dietary requirements or be easy to portion separately. This is the main need for around 28% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists its sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake as containing 41% wholemeal rye flour and 34 g of sugars per 100 g. Wholemeal flour content and sugar levels are separate points to compare.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for each variety, then consider the portions you’ll serve.
The Peijnenburg variety described by PLUS contains xylitol. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and that xylitol is not suitable for animals.
Read the ingredients and usage warnings before choosing this variety, and keep products containing xylitol out of reach of pets.
The gluten-free Peijnenburg Dutch spiced cake described by PLUS contains milk and lupin. So a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Check the full allergen information on the current packaging for anyone who needs it.
The supermarket ranges described include several Peijnenburg Dutch spiced cake options, including standard, wholemeal, gluten-free and individually wrapped varieties.
Albert Heijn lists a 485 g sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake that you can compare for a shared breakfast.
Jumbo lists a 280 g wholemeal Dutch spiced cake in a smaller pack, which you can compare with other wholemeal varieties.
PLUS lists, among other options, plain and sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake, as well as other varieties and bars.
This sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake is one option to consider if you’re looking for a wholemeal variety to share at the weekend. Check that the packaging meets everyone’s requirements.
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A sliced option for sharing wholemeal Dutch spiced cake at the weekend breakfast table.
Check the nutritional information and allergen details on the current pack, especially if anyone needs to avoid gluten.
No. Albert Heijn lists its sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced cake as containing 41% wholemeal rye flour and 34 g of sugars per 100 g. So compare the wholemeal flour content, fibre and sugars separately.
It may still contain sugars. The Peijnenburg variety described by PLUS lists 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g and contains xylitol; read the warning about excessive consumption too.
No. The gluten-free Peijnenburg variety described by PLUS contains milk and lupin. If you have an allergy, read the full information on the current packaging.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the Dutch spiced cake you buy. Albert Heijn recommends storing its sliced wholemeal variety in a cool, dark and dry place.
