Which size is right for you?

For sharing over coffee

If you’re serving egg cakes to several people, first check how many individual cakes are in a pack. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10; Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl list packs of 12.

For packing lunchboxes

If you’d rather pack a smaller portion than a standard egg cake, consider the mini size. Jumbo lists its mini egg cakes as 10 portions of 25 g.

For checking ingredients

Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety if flour type, fibre, sugars or allergens matter to you. A wholemeal egg cake isn’t automatically suitable for someone who needs to avoid certain allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you mainly want enough cakes to share, smaller portions to take with you or a particular recipe. Check the label of each variety if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Enough to share Compare the number of cakes and the total weight with the number of people or coffee breaks. If I’m serving egg cakes to several coffee drinkers, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Smaller portions Check the weight per portion and the number of portions; Jumbo lists its mini egg cakes as 10 portions of 25 g. For a lunchbox, I want to pack a smaller, clearly portioned cake. A set small portion matters most to around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information on the current label for the exact variety, even if you’ve bought it before. If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I can’t rely on the product name alone. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their first priority when buying.
Variety and texture Compare the product description and, for a wholemeal variety, the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. With my coffee, I might prefer a crisp cake or one made with wholemeal wheat flour. This preference for a particular variety comes first for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on the product name for allergen information

    The egg cakes described here contain ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. Choosing a mini or wholemeal variety doesn’t automatically mean these ingredients are absent.

    Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying, even if you’ve already checked an online description.

  • Treating mini, standard and wholemeal varieties as the same size

    The Jumbo mini egg cakes described here come in 25 g portions, while the standard portions listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn weigh 30 g. The wholemeal variety also has its own ingredients list and nutritional information.

    First choose the size or recipe that suits your coffee break or lunchbox, then compare the exact packs.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes under its own brand.

  • The different sizes make it easy to compare the number of cakes and portion sizes.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety; the same brand name doesn’t mean the recipe is the same.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own standard pack of egg cakes at 360 g, with 12 portions.

  • The listed number of portions helps you work out how many cakes you’ll have for a coffee break.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the pack, as ingredients and allergen information can change.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

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

  • The number of cakes is clear, making it easy to see how many you can share.
  • ALDI lists this product as an in-store purchase.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12.

  • The pack size helps you work out how many you’ll need for a shared break.
  • Lidl lists the product as available in store only.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Crisp Egg Cake as having a crisp bite; Jumbo lists a milk-coated pack of 10, weighing 155 g.

  • It’s a different texture to consider if you’re looking for something other than a standard egg cake.
  • Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen statement for the exact variety, especially if allergens affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a pack of egg cakes for a coffee break?

Choose a pack with enough cakes for the number of people and occasions you have in mind. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10, while Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs of 12; check the weight too when comparing packs.

When are mini egg cakes useful for a lunchbox?

Mini egg cakes are a good choice if you want to pack a smaller, clearly portioned snack. Jumbo lists 10 mini portions of 25 g per pack; check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety too.

How should I store egg cakes after buying them?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages described here recommend storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; also check the instructions for resealing an opened pack and the best-before date.

Where can I find allergen information on packaged egg cakes?

Check the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

Is a wholemeal egg cake automatically gluten- or milk-free?

No. The term ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you that. The Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes described here list ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk; always check the allergen information for the variety you buy.