Who are multipacks useful for?

Buying for a shared office platter

For a meeting, coffee break or team cupboard, you’ll want to estimate how many you need in advance. Jumbo, ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands list packs in a range of sizes.

Organising smaller portions

If a standard egg cake is too large for your planned snack break or lunchbox, you could try a mini variety. For example, Jumbo lists a pack of 10 mini egg cakes, weighing 250 g in total.

Comparing nutritional information or allergens

When choosing something for colleagues, fibre, sugars, ingredients and allergens may all influence your decision. Check the information for the variety you’re actually buying, especially when serving it to others.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you need enough standard-sized cakes to share or want to serve smaller portions. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens of the options you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Count the people and compare the number of cakes and the net weight. Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes weighing 300 g; ALDI Netherlands lists 12, weighing 360 g. For a shared platter, I want to bring enough standard egg cakes without having to open several packs. For around 36% of consumers, the number of cakes comes first.
Smaller portions Check whether the pack contains mini egg cakes and compare the number of cakes with the net weight; Jumbo’s 10 mini egg cakes weigh 250 g in total. For a short break or a lunchbox, I want to be able to serve a smaller cake. Smaller portions are the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Fibre and nutritional value Compare the nutritional information on the specific pack per 100 g and, if provided, per portion. Consider fibre, sugars and portion size together. If fibre matters to me, I want to look beyond the word ‘wholemeal’. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this nutritional information.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, including any warnings about traces. When I put egg cakes out for colleagues, I need to be able to check which ingredients are relevant to them. Allergen information is the main concern for around 14% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Ten mini egg cakes aren’t the same-sized portions as ten standard egg cakes: the packs listed by Jumbo weigh 250 g and 300 g respectively.

    Use the number of cakes to plan for your group, but also check the net weight and the size of each cake.

  • Planning regular office stock around a temporary in-store product

    Lidl Netherlands listed a pack of 12 egg cakes for an in-store promotion running from 5 to 11 October 2026. This shouldn’t be the basis for a regular office order.

    Before your next shop, check whether the product is available at the store in question and have an alternative size in mind.

  • Assuming one variety’s allergen information applies to another

    Ingredients vary by product. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the allergens in its Crispy Cinnamon Egg Cake.

    Check the current packaging for each variety you choose before serving egg cakes to colleagues.

  • Treating ‘wholemeal’ as the whole story

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 1.1 g of fibre and 10 g of sugars in an average 30 g wholemeal egg cake. Figures can vary by brand.

    Compare the nutritional information and portion size of the packs you’re considering, rather than relying on the product name alone.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a 300 g wholemeal variety.

  • The different sizes give you options to compare for a shared platter or smaller portions.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the product page or packaging for the specific variety.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes makes it easy to plan for a shared office snack.
  • This is an in-store product; check availability at your ALDI store and read the pack label.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes a crisp cinnamon variety with a milk coating. Jumbo also lists Bolletje Crispy Egg Cakes with Milk Coating in a pack of 10 weighing 155 g.

  • The crisp texture and milk coating make this a different flavour option from a standard egg cake.
  • Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the allergens in its cinnamon variety; check the allergens for the exact variety you’re buying.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands listed a pack of 12 egg cakes for a limited in-store period, from 5 to 11 October 2026.

  • The number of cakes listed gives you a useful point of comparison for a shared platter.
  • Check whether the pack is still available in store before you plan around it.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I bring to an office meeting?

Start with the number of people you want to offer an egg cake to, then check how many come in each pack. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10, while ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of 12. For smaller portions, you could also consider mini egg cakes.

What should I look for in wholemeal egg cakes?

Compare the nutritional information for the wholemeal variety you want to buy, including fibre, sugars and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives figures of 1.1 g of fibre and 10 g of sugars for an average 30 g wholemeal egg cake, but values can vary by brand.

How do I check allergens before serving egg cakes?

Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging for each variety. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the allergens in its Crispy Cinnamon Egg Cake; don’t assume another egg cake has the same ingredients.

What pack information is useful for office stock?

Check the number of cakes, net weight, best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack. Also read the ingredients and nutritional information if they matter to the people in your office when making your choice.