Parents packing something for school or childcare
For them, it’s important that the current label is suitable for their child’s allergies and complies with the setting’s rules. A handy single-portion pack doesn’t remove the need to check.
Who are these options for?
Families looking for seeds and texture
A cereal and seed snack bar is a different choice from a soft slice of Dutch spiced cake. If you also want to compare fibre, check the nutrition information per 100 g as well as the size of one portion.
Parents keeping an eye on sweetness and portions
With an option that has no added sugars, the ingredients, any sweeteners and the amount per slice are still important factors in your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with allergens and the rules for the occasion. Then compare the texture you’re looking for and the nutrition information for the portion you plan to pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and setting rules | Check the current label for cereals containing gluten and warnings about milk or nuts. Also ask about the rules at your child’s school or childcare setting. | When I pack something for school, I want to know whether it’s suitable for my child’s allergies and the setting’s rules. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Seeds, texture and fibre | Compare the ingredients, fibre per 100 g and portion size, and consider whether your child will like the texture. | My child prefers a firmer snack and I want to see how many seeds and how much fibre it contains. This preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Sweetness and portion size | Check sugars and polyols per 100 g and per portion, and read any warnings about the sweeteners used. | For tea-time, I want to decide in advance how much to serve and check how the snack is sweetened. Around 25% of consumers give particular weight to this consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming seeds mean it’s suitable for school
According to Albert Heijn, Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ grains, seeds & fruit contains rye and oats, and may contain milk, hazelnuts and almonds. The presence of seeds tells you nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with an allergy or allowed at a particular setting.
Check the label on the pack you’re planning to send in and make sure your choice complies with the school or childcare setting’s policy.
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Taking ‘no added sugars’ to mean ‘no sweeteners’
According to Jumbo, the sliced Peijnenburg option with no added sugars contains xylitol and 23 g of polyols per 100 g. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the ingredients and nutrition information too, and decide carefully how many slices to serve.
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Assuming Dutch spiced cake is an everyday choice
Even an individually wrapped snack bar is still a snack, so the amount and when it’s eaten both matter.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises children aged 4 to 12 not to eat or drink between meals more than four times a day. If you like, vary the snacks you offer at these occasions with other suitable options.
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Assuming a product contains iodised salt from its name
The words ‘Dutch spiced cake’ don’t tell you what type of salt was used in a particular product.
Check the ingredients list if the use of iodised salt is important to your choice.
Brands and retailers to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers both classic Dutch spiced cake and Tussendoor+ snack bars with cereals and seeds.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Tussendoor+ grains, seeds & fruit has a 36.7 g portion, contains 9% sunflower seeds and provides 15 g of fibre per 100 g.
- This particular bar contains rye and oats, and may contain milk, hazelnuts and almonds. Check the pack before sending it in.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s product information provides details to help you assess Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ grains, seeds & fruit.
- The information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for a pack containing four individually wrapped bars.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. For allergen information, check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo provides product information for sliced Peijnenburg Dutch spiced cake with no added sugars. It’s an alternative if seeds aren’t what you’re specifically looking for.
- Jumbo lists 16 slices of 28 g and 17 g of fibre per 100 g for this option.
- This option contains xylitol and 23 g of polyols per 100 g. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
PLUS
PLUS stocks several types of Dutch spiced cake, including sliced plain and sliced wholemeal options.
- These product types give you a starting point for comparing slice sizes and ingredients across specific options.
- Check the allergens and nutrition information for the pack you choose. The name of a product range isn’t enough.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ grains, seeds & fruit be taken to school or childcare?
Only if the ingredients and allergen warnings are suitable for your child and comply with the setting’s rules. According to Albert Heijn, this bar contains rye and oats, and may contain milk, hazelnuts and almonds. Check the current label before packing it.
Does Dutch spiced cake with no added sugars also contain no sweeteners?
Not necessarily. According to Jumbo, the sliced Peijnenburg option with no added sugars contains xylitol and 23 g of polyols per 100 g. Jumbo also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect, so compare the ingredients and portion size too.
How can I tell whether Dutch spiced cake contains iodised salt?
Check the ingredients list on the specific pack for details of the salt used. Don’t assume it contains iodised salt just because it’s Dutch spiced cake.
How should I store Dutch spiced cake once opened?
Follow the storage advice on the pack of the Dutch spiced cake you choose. For its sliced option with no added sugars, Jumbo recommends storing it in a dry, dark place after opening, preferably in a sealed tin or container.