Choose Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje if you want small, individually wrapped treats that are ready to hand out, but don’t assume the milk coating is chocolate. If you want to choose the type of chocolate and decoration yourself, buy plain egg cakes and finish them with melted chocolate; you’ll need time to prepare them. Whichever you choose, check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Small, individually wrapped portions are handy if you’re serving them at a drinks gathering without any extra preparation. Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as a pack of 10, weighing 155 g in total.
If you have a particular type of chocolate in mind—dark, milk or white—or want to add your own decoration, you can finish plain egg cakes with your choice of chocolate bar. Jumbo suggests decorating egg cakes with melted dark chocolate.
If guests need to avoid certain allergens, the current packaging for every product you use matters more than how the treats look. If you’re adding the coating yourself, check both the egg cakes and the chocolate.
Choose this if: you want to hand out small egg cakes without any preparation; the Bolletje pack described by Jumbo contains 10 individually wrapped portions.
Bear in mind: the product name says milk coating, not chocolate coating, and Bolletje recommends keeping the product away from heat.
Choose this if: you want to decide on the type of chocolate or decoration yourself. Jumbo suggests decorating egg cakes with melted dark chocolate.
Bear in mind: melting, applying and setting the chocolate takes time, so plan ahead; check the ingredients of the egg cakes and chocolate separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quick serving and portion sizes | Check the number of portions, the size of each one and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If you want to hand them out without any preparation, look for small portions that can go straight on the table. Around 40% of consumers prioritise quick serving and portion control. |
| Type of chocolate and decoration | Check whether the packaging mentions chocolate, a milk coating or cocoa decoration; if you’re adding your own coating, choose the chocolate bar too. | If you want a particular type of chocolate or your own party decoration, having that choice matters more than ready-made convenience. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise the type of chocolate and decoration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for every product you plan to serve. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know what’s in both the egg cake and any coating before serving. Around 30% of consumers put these checks first. |
Bolletje describes its coating as a milk coating. According to Jumbo, its former Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade had cocoa-based decoration; these descriptions don’t mean the products have the same ingredients.
Read the product name and ingredients. If the type of chocolate matters, choose a product that clearly specifies it or add your own choice of chocolate.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje lists egg, wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients, and includes warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. You can’t tell what a coating contains just by looking at it.
Find out which allergens are relevant to your guests and read the current packaging before serving. If you’re adding your own coating, check both products separately.
Jumbo still shows information about its Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks, but also says the product is no longer part of its online range.
Before your get-together, check whether the product you want is actually listed on the current product page or available in store.
Bolletje recommends keeping Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje away from heat.
Follow the instructions on the packaging and put them out just before serving, away from heat sources.
Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as 10 small, individually wrapped egg cakes.
Jumbo describes its Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks as having cocoa-based decoration, but says the product is no longer part of its online range.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a pack of 12 plain egg cakes, which you can decorate yourself if you like.
No, you can’t tell from the name. Bolletje describes a milk coating, while Jumbo described its former variety as having cocoa-based decoration. Check the ingredients if you’re looking for a particular type of chocolate.
The pack described by Jumbo contains 10 portions, weighing 155 g in total. Work out how many individual treats you want to hand out, then check the pack you’re buying.
Check the current packaging for any allergens relevant to your guests. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje lists egg, wheat, milk and soya, and includes warnings about the possible presence of nuts and sesame, among other allergens. If you’re using chocolate separately, check its packaging too.
Keep Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje away from heat, as advised in the storage instructions. Follow the instructions on the current packaging and put the egg cakes out just before serving.
Yes, if you have time to melt the chocolate, apply it and let it set. Jumbo suggests decorating them with melted dark chocolate. Choose the egg cakes and chocolate separately, and check the ingredients and allergens in both.
