For your Easter egg hunt, choose an individually wrapped portion of Dutch spiced cake if you want to take or hand out a bar or slice without having to cut it. Then decide whether you prefer the plain version, one with less added sugar or a flavoured variety. Check the warnings for products containing sweeteners, and check the allergens on the packaging you choose.
Whether you’re having one as a snack or handing them out during an Easter egg hunt, individually wrapped slices save you the trouble of cutting and resealing a larger cake. For example, Jumbo says that the Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for a plain version with those of a bar containing less or no added sugar. For the Peijnenburg nut bar and AH Kruidkoekreep zero, it’s also important to check the sweetener information and any usage warnings.
Check the allergens for the exact variety you’ve chosen. Rye and gluten, nuts as an ingredient, and possible traces of milk or nuts vary across the product information from Peijnenburg, AH and PLUS. A familiar brand name is no substitute for checking the current packaging.
Start by checking whether each portion is individually wrapped and how much it weighs. Then consider the ingredients and allergens, especially if you’re giving the bar to someone else.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and portion size | Check whether each piece is individually wrapped, and compare the number of pieces and the weight of each one. A multipack is not a single portion. | I want to hand out a sealed portion during the Easter egg hunt without having to cut a cake. For around 40% of consumers, this convenience is the top priority. |
| Sugar and sweeteners | Compare the sugar content per portion and read the ingredients and any warnings for products with less or no added sugar. | If I’m keeping an eye on added sugar, I also want to know which sweeteners a bar contains. For around 30% of consumers, this is the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Check the allergen declaration on the current packaging for the exact variety, including any statements about possible traces. | When I’m handing out a bar to someone else, I want to know which ingredients to look out for first. For around 30% of consumers, this check matters most. |
Individual wrapping doesn’t tell you how much each piece weighs. Jumbo lists each Peijnenburg Naturel slice as 28 g; portions may vary for other varieties.
Compare the weight of each bar or slice, and only use nutritional values per portion for the corresponding packaging.
The product information for Peijnenburg Ontbijtkoekrepen Met Noten and AH Kruidkoekreep zero lists xylitol. These products carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the ingredients and usage warning before choosing one, especially if someone might eat more than one bar during the hunt.
A plain variety may mention possible traces of nuts or milk, while a nut variety may contain almonds and hazelnuts as ingredients. These differences matter when you’re handing out a bar.
Just before serving, check the allergen declaration on the packaging you’ve bought—not just the front of the pack or the brand name.
According to the Dutch Bakery Centre, using iodine-enriched baker’s salt is not a legal requirement. So the Dutch agreement on baker’s salt doesn’t guarantee that every Dutch spiced cake contains it.
If iodine is important to your choice, check the ingredients for the specific product.
Peijnenburg offers options to compare, including plain packs of individually wrapped slices and an individually wrapped nut variety.
AH Kruidkoekreep zero 5-pack is worth considering if avoiding added sugar is your priority.
PLUS Ontbijtkoekrepen Naturel is a pack of six bars for anyone who needs several portions.
Goud Gebakken Koekhappers are an ALDI pack of spiced or breakfast cake in individual pieces.
You could consider this Dutch spiced cake from Joybuy for a portion during the Easter egg hunt. Before buying, check whether the contents are individually wrapped if that’s important for how you plan to use it.
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If you want to take one portion with you, check the packaging to see whether the contents are individually wrapped. The listed pack weight is 250 g. For information about sugar and any allergies, check the current nutritional information and ingredients too.
No. The Dutch Bakery Centre says that using iodine-enriched baker’s salt is not a legal requirement; the Dutch agreement on baker’s salt doesn’t guarantee that it’s present in every product. If iodine matters to your purchase, check the ingredients for the Dutch spiced cake you’ve chosen.
Don’t choose one without checking the exact packaging. The product information for the plain varieties mentioned lists rye and gluten, and sometimes possible traces of nuts. The Peijnenburg nut bar contains almonds and hazelnuts as ingredients. Check the current allergen declaration before handing out the bar.
Keep bars containing xylitol out of your dog’s reach and don’t leave them unattended. Peijnenburg says its nut bar is not suitable for animals because it contains xylitol, and advises contacting a vet immediately if it’s eaten.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. PLUS recommends storing its plain bars somewhere cool, dry and dark. Albert Heijn also advises keeping AH Kruidkoekreep zero in a cool, dark and dry place.
