If you’re looking for an egg cake with a dark chocolate flavour to enjoy on the go, don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone. The variants described contain ingredients such as cocoa-based confectionery, cocoa powder or a milk coating, but this doesn’t prove they have a high cocoa content or contain dark chocolate. Also decide whether you want a snack on its own or something to include in your breakfast. Compare the portion size, nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging.
You’re looking for an egg cake that tastes less sweet to enjoy on the go, and want to know whether ‘dark’ refers to dark chocolate, cocoa powder or simply a product name. Check the ingredients and any stated cocoa percentage before counting on that flavour.
You want to grab something quickly, but also need to decide whether one egg cake will be enough for breakfast. The portion size and nutritional information can help you work out whether to add something like yoghurt and fruit.
You want to check the ingredients and allergens in your chosen variant before buying. Read the packaging of the product you’re actually purchasing, even if you’ve already looked at the product information online.
First decide what matters most to you: flavour, what makes up your breakfast, portability or ingredients. Then compare only the variants that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether the ingredients list dark chocolate, cocoa powder or cocoa-based confectionery, and whether a cocoa percentage is stated. A chocolate name alone doesn’t tell you how sweet it is. | I’m mainly looking for a recognisable chocolate flavour to enjoy on the go, but don’t want to judge by dark packaging alone. For around 31% of consumers, this flavour would be the main reason to buy. |
| Breakfast and nutritional information | Compare sugars, fibre and protein per portion and per 100 g. Also check the weight of one egg cake. | If this is going to be my breakfast, I want to know what the egg cake contributes and whether to have something alongside it. Around 31% of consumers would prioritise this breakfast choice. |
| Portion and packaging | Check the weight of each one and whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped. | I want to be able to pop a portion in my bag without much preparation. Portability would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warning. | I need to be able to check which ingredients are in this particular variant before making my choice. This would be the most important consideration for around 13% of consumers. |
The chocolate-flavoured variants described list ingredients such as cocoa-based confectionery, low-fat cocoa powder or a milk coating. None of these names on its own confirms a high cocoa percentage.
If dark chocolate is essential for you, look for the exact ingredient name and any stated cocoa percentage on the packaging.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an extra-large 75 g egg cake contains, among other things, 28,6 g of sugars and 1,2 g of fibre. This example can help you assess an egg cake as part of breakfast, but it doesn’t tell you what’s in a different portion.
If you want a more substantial breakfast, add something like yoghurt and fruit alongside your egg cake, as shown in the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s breakfast examples.
A small, individually wrapped egg cake and a larger filled egg cake are different portion sizes. Comparing only the number of items won’t show you that difference.
Check the weight of each one and compare the nutritional information per portion as well as per 100 g.
Albert Heijn warns that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. So an earlier online description may not match the packaging of the product you buy.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s range includes regular, mini, wholemeal and spelt egg cakes, among other options.
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
The Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating described are individually wrapped.
Albert Heijn describes Gulden Krakeling chocolate-filled egg cakes as containing cocoa-based confectionery and cream filling.
No, the name alone doesn’t confirm that. The variants described list ingredients such as cocoa-based confectionery, low-fat cocoa powder or a milk coating. Check the ingredients and any stated cocoa percentage on the egg cake you want to buy.
An egg cake is easy to take with you, but don’t automatically assume it’s a complete breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests breakfasts with wholegrain products, yoghurt or soya drink and fruit. Check your portion and decide what else you’d like to take with you.
It varies by variant: the products described include ingredients such as egg, wheat, milk and soya. Check the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the current packaging, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. For the chocolate-filled egg cakes described, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container. Check the instructions for any other variant.
