For several lunchboxes or a store cupboard stock-up, a pack with 10 to 12 portions is a sensible starting point; smaller, individually wrapped egg cakes are better for taking with you. Then compare the weight per cake, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. Wholemeal does not mean gluten-free: if you need a gluten-free option, choose a product clearly labelled as such and check the other allergens too.
If you want to fill several lunchboxes from one online order or share egg cakes, check both the number of portions and the weight per cake. Albert Heijn lists packs with 12 portions, while Jumbo lists, among other options, a pack of 10.
If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal egg cakes, compare the ingredients, fibre and sugar content of individual products. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s wholemeal products come in different pack sizes, so compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
Regular and wholemeal egg cakes made with wheat are not suitable alternatives to a gluten-free product. Jumbo lists egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as a gluten-free option in a pack of 2; also check the other allergens on the pack you choose.
First, work out how many individual portions you need. Then compare the size, ingredients and packaging of each product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for home and lunchboxes | Compare the number of cakes, total weight and weight per cake. If you’re stocking up, check the best-before information too. | If several people will be eating from the same pack, I want to know how many individual portions I can plan for. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and nutritional information | Check the ingredients and compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per portion. | When choosing between standard and wholemeal, I want to see what’s actually in each product. Around 30% of consumers give comparing the ingredients the highest priority. |
| Gluten-free options and allergens | If needed, look for a product clearly labelled as gluten-free and read the full allergen information, including any warnings about traces. | If gluten or another allergen determines my choice, I can’t rely on the product name alone. Checking allergens is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Individually wrapped cakes | Check whether each cake is wrapped separately, and compare the weight per cake and the ingredients. | When I’m out and about, I want to take a cake with me without having to open a shared pack. This convenience matters most to around 10% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists both a pack of 4 and a pack of 10, each weighing 300 g. So the same total weight doesn’t necessarily mean the same number of portions or the same size cakes.
Before choosing a pack for lunchboxes, check the number of cakes, total weight and weight per cake together.
The wholemeal products we looked at contain gluten-containing ingredients and sugars. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you whether a product is gluten-free or sugar-free.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. If you need a gluten-free option, look for a product clearly labelled as gluten-free and read the other allergen information too.
According to Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje contains 10 individually wrapped cakes in a 155 g pack. Their size, crumbly texture and milk coating mean they aren’t directly comparable with a pack of larger standard egg cakes.
Choose this pack if individually wrapped cakes are important to you. If you’re stocking up at home, also compare the weight per cake and the ingredients.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Check the current product information before ordering, and read the label on the pack you receive.
Albert Heijn lists standard and wholemeal egg cakes in 360 g packs, with 12 portions of 30 g.
Jumbo lists standard and wholemeal egg cakes, individually wrapped Bolletje cakes and a gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland, among other products.
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje listed by Jumbo contains 10 individually wrapped cakes in a 155 g pack.
Jumbo lists egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as a gluten-free option in a 100 g pack of 2.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as an in-store product, with 12 cakes in a 360 g pack.
Choose based on the number of individual portions you want to pack, not just the total weight. Albert Heijn lists packs with 12 portions of 30 g, while Jumbo lists, among other options, 10 cakes in 300 g. Jumbo also has a 300 g pack of 4, with larger cakes per piece.
No, the wholemeal varieties we looked at aren’t sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal product, while Jumbo lists 3.9 g per 100 g for its wholemeal product. Also compare the sugar content and other nutritional information for the exact pack.
If you need to eat gluten-free, don’t assume regular or wholemeal egg cakes are suitable: the varieties we looked at contain gluten-containing ingredients. Jumbo lists a clearly labelled gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland. Check the label when you buy and when you receive it, including for other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you receive. If you’re stocking up, check the best-before information for your chosen product too, so the pack suits when you plan to use the portions.
Don’t assume you can based on the product pages mentioned. ALDI directs shoppers to its stores for Heerlijck Banket egg cakes, and the Lidl page we found related to an in-store promotion. For an online order, check separately which delivery options are available for your address.
