Who is this for?

Breakfast on the go

You want to take one egg cake with you without opening a larger pack or wrapping a portion yourself. Look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped.

Comparing portions for breakfast at home

You’re buying several egg cakes for home and choosing between regular, mini and wholemeal varieties. The size of each cake, the nutritional information and the packaging can help you compare them.

Careful label readers

You want to check ingredients and allergens, or compare sugars and fibre. For this, the current label of the exact variety you choose is what matters.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want one wrapped cake to take with you or several egg cakes for home. Then compare the size and nutritional information of the varieties that suit your needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individually wrapped Look for ‘individually wrapped’ in the product information or on the packaging. Check that this applies to each cake, not just the pack. If I want to take one egg cake with me, I don’t want to open a whole pack first. For around 42% of consumers, an individually wrapped portion is a priority.
Sugars and fibre Compare sugars and fibre per portion and per 100 g; also check how much one cake weighs. When choosing between regular and wholemeal egg cakes, I want to know the nutritional value of my portion. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Stock and size Check the number of cakes and the total weight, and choose between mini and regular egg cakes. For breakfast at home, I want to have several cakes in the cupboard and choose a size that suits my portions. The quantity in the pack matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped cakes

    The number of cakes doesn’t tell you whether each egg cake is individually wrapped. This matters if you want to take one with you without opening the whole pack.

    For the variety you choose, look for an explicit statement such as ‘individually wrapped’ on the packaging or product information.

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means low in sugars

    The term ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar a portion contains. For example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 10 g of sugars and 1.1 g of fibre in a 30 g wholemeal egg cake.

    Compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g on the label of the exact egg cake you’re considering.

  • Guessing the allergens from the product name

    The name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t give you a complete list of the ingredients and allergens in a specific variety.

    Read the allergen information on the packaging you buy, even if you’ve bought that variety before.

  • Relying only on online product information

    Albert Heijn points out that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

    Use the product page to compare varieties, then check the current label on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a crisp egg cake that is individually wrapped.

  • Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped.
  • This packaging information applies to that variety; don’t assume that every Bolletje egg cake is wrapped this way.

Jumbo

An option for comparing regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes side by side.

  • Jumbo lists these three types in its egg cake range.
  • A multipack doesn’t confirm that each cake is individually wrapped; check the details for each product.

Albert Heijn

An option for comparing regular egg cakes with other varieties, including wholemeal.

  • Albert Heijn provides separate product information for regular and wholemeal egg cakes.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so read the current label.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

Worth considering if you’re looking at a pack of free-range egg cakes for home.

  • ALDI lists a pack of Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken containing 12 cakes.
  • Don’t assume that the cakes are individually wrapped just because the pack contains a certain number.

Verkade

Only relevant as a comparison of packaging formats for a different type of biscuit.

  • Verkade describes its Trouwe Vriendjes biscuits as packed in pairs in a pocket pack.
  • These are not egg cakes, so their packaging tells you nothing about how egg cakes are packaged.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are egg cakes in a multipack always individually wrapped?

No. The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether they have individual inner wrappers. Look for an explicit statement such as ‘individually wrapped’ in the product information or on the packaging.

Where can I check the allergens in an egg cake?

Read the allergen information on the current label of the variety you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that prepacked foods must list any relevant allergens on the label, covering 14 allergens in total; which ones apply depends on the product.

Is a wholemeal egg cake automatically low in sugars?

No. The term ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t indicate the sugar content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 10 g of sugars in a 30 g wholemeal egg cake. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety per portion and per 100 g.

How should I store egg cakes after buying them?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the egg cakes you buy. Jumbo advises storing its regular and wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; check the label for any other variety.