A pack of twelve egg cakes could suit a snack time with several children, as long as they’ll all be eaten. Before sharing them or taking them to school, check the latest allergen information and the school or after-school club’s rules. If gluten needs to be avoided, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check for other allergens too.
If several children are having a snack after school, knowing the number in the pack makes it easier to work out how many you’ll need. Albert Heijn and ALDI Nederland each list a pack of twelve egg cakes weighing 360 g; also consider whether you’ll use the whole pack once it’s open.
If you’re taking a snack to school or an after-school club, it’s important to know the rules there and whether any of the children have allergies. Albert Heijn’s and Jumbo’s standard egg cakes list, among other things, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya. Always check the label on the product you’re buying.
If you’re handing out egg cakes, you can decide in advance how many to serve and how often. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of snacks for children; an egg cake is still a cake.
First, work out how many children will be eating and whether there are any allergies or group rules to consider. Pack size, nutritional information and the chance of leftovers can then help you choose between a larger and a smaller pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Check the number of cakes and the total weight. Albert Heijn and ALDI Nederland each list twelve egg cakes weighing 360 g in total. | If several children are eating at the same time, I want enough cakes to hand out without opening several packs. For roughly 29% of consumers, having enough pieces to share is the top priority. |
| Allergens and group rules | Read the latest label, including any relevant warnings about possible traces, and check the rules at the school or after-school club. | If a child needs to avoid an allergen or there are group rules, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable. For around 29% of consumers, allergens and rules are the most important consideration. |
| Treat and portion size | Check the portion size and nutritional information, then decide how many cakes you want to hand out. | I want to be able to hand out a cake after school without losing sight of portion sizes or other snacks. The treat itself is the main consideration for around 24% of consumers. |
| Avoiding leftovers | Choose a pack you’re likely to use up and check how to store it once opened. | If only a few children will be having a snack, I don’t want to be left with a large open pack. For around 18% of consumers, avoiding leftovers is the deciding factor. |
Albert Heijn’s and Jumbo’s standard egg cakes list cereals containing gluten. Even a gluten-free egg cake may contain other allergens, such as egg, milk or soya.
Read all the allergen information on the latest pack and check for any school or after-school club rules before packing them.
Twelve cakes are easy to count out for a group, but less practical if only a few children are having a snack and the rest of the pack will be left open.
Choose a pack size to suit the group you’re expecting. If demand is limited, consider a smaller pack and follow the storage instructions once it’s open.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Ingredients vary between products, so the name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t tell you which allergens it contains.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually handing out, even if you’ve bought an egg cake from the same brand before.
An egg cake is a cake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of snacks for children.
Decide in advance whether you’re planning a cake treat or looking for something to hand out more often after school. If you choose egg cakes, check the portion size and nutritional information.
Albert Heijn lists standard egg cakes in a pack of twelve, as well as a separate gluten-free version.
Jumbo offers a standard pack of four egg cakes, which may suit a small group better than a pack of twelve.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket’s Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of twelve weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of twelve as an option for sharing.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a different texture; it isn’t listed as a large sharing pack.
First, check the school or after-school club’s rules and ask whether any children in the group have allergies. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking whether children can or want to eat particular foods when bringing in treats. Also read the label on the egg cakes you plan to take.
Don’t assume they are: Albert Heijn’s and Jumbo’s standard egg cakes list wheat or cereals containing gluten. If gluten needs to be avoided, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the latest label.
No. Albert Heijn also lists egg, milk and soya in its gluten-free egg cakes. Check the full allergen information on every pack, including any warnings relevant to the children in the group.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your particular version. Albert Heijn’s and Jumbo’s standard egg cakes should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn also recommends sealing the pack securely after use.
Egg cakes are cakes, so decide whether you want to plan a cake treat rather than relying on the word ‘snack’ in the name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of snacks for children. If you choose egg cakes, check the portion size and nutritional information too.
