Choose the number of egg cakes to suit your guests and how you plan to hand them out. A pack of 10 or 12 standard egg cakes works well for a larger group, while a pack of 4 may leave fewer leftovers for a smaller gathering. Mini egg cakes are an option for smaller portions or lunchboxes. If you’re handing them out as a treat, ask about dietary requirements beforehand and check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
If you’d like to hand out roughly one standard egg cake per guest, start by counting how many people will be eating. ALDI lists 12 Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes per pack, while Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes per pack.
Mini egg cakes can be more practical for lunchboxes or party treats if you want to give each child a smaller portion. Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its mini version.
Before handing them out, ask whether your guests need to avoid any particular ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance for children’s parties. Then check the label on the pack you’re buying.
First, work out how many portions you need and whether standard egg cakes or mini portions are more suitable. Then check the ingredients and allergens on each pack, especially if you’re sharing them with others.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of cakes | Count the people who’ll be eating and compare the number of egg cakes in each pack. ALDI lists a pack of 12, while Jumbo shows packs of 10 and 4. | When I’m treating a group, I want enough standard portions without having lots left over. Around 36% of consumers prioritise finding the right number of cakes. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ask about dietary requirements and read the current label for the specific product, even if you’re considering a version marketed as gluten-free. | If someone is sharing them with guests who have a known allergy or dietary requirement, the contents of the pack need to suit their needs. Around 29% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of cakes and the weight per portion. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 25 g each. | For a lunchbox or party treat, I’d rather be able to give each person a smaller egg cake. Portion size is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Product variety | Compare the product name and label if, for example, you’re choosing between standard and wholemeal; Jumbo shows these as separate varieties. | If I specifically want a wholemeal version rather than a standard egg cake, that preference determines my choice. The variety matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
A pack of 10 or 12 isn’t automatically right for a small gathering. Jumbo also shows a pack of 4 egg cakes.
Work out how many portions you want to hand out, then choose a pack with a suitable number of cakes. If you buy a larger pack, check the use-by date and storage instructions too.
For children’s parties, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies and other dietary requirements beforehand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
Before buying, ask what your guests need to avoid, then read the label on the exact product. Even if an egg cake is marketed as gluten-free, check that its packaging meets the relevant person’s needs.
Mini describes the size, while wholemeal and gluten-free refer to other product characteristics. Jumbo shows these as separate products, with different numbers of cakes per pack.
Compare the number of cakes, weight, ingredients and allergens on each pack, rather than choosing based on the variety name alone.
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 or 4, mini egg cakes in packs of 10, and separate varieties within the category.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand egg cakes, including a pack of 3 Brabantse egg cakes.
Albert Heijn has a product page for Bolletje crumbly milk egg cakes.
Lidl Netherlands lists egg cakes in its product range.
Start by counting how many guests you want to give an egg cake to, then choose a pack with a suitable number. ALDI lists 12 Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes per pack, while Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes per pack. For a smaller gathering, Jumbo also shows a pack of 4.
Mini egg cakes are a good option if you want to give each person a smaller cake. Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its mini version. If you’re handing them out as a treat, ask about dietary requirements beforehand and read the label on the pack you choose.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve opened and check the use-by date. Jumbo says to store its standard and mini egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place. For another product, follow the instructions on that specific pack.
Yes. First ask whether your guests need to avoid any ingredients, then check the current label on the egg cakes you plan to hand out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Albert Heijn also warns that product information can change.
