Choose egg cakes if you want to plan individual portions for a regular coffee break; a box of chocolates is better suited to saying thank you or celebrating, when presentation matters. For either option, check the latest allergen information and the number of portions. A gluten-free egg cake is not automatically suitable for people with other food allergies.
Wants to know in advance how many snacks can be handed out during a meeting or team get-together. For example, Albert Heijn lists 12 portions per pack of AH Egg Cakes; also check that the ingredients are suitable for your team.
Looking for a gift where the packaging and presentation matter. Verkade, for example, offers a personalised gift box containing two chocolate bars; that’s a different choice from a pack of egg cakes for a coffee break.
Needs to check the ingredients of the exact product variant to find out what must be avoided. Product information from Bolletje, Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows that egg cakes and pralines can contain different allergens.
Choose these: for a regular coffee break when you want to plan individual portions. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g for AH Egg Cakes; Jumbo offers a pack of four egg cakes.
Bear in mind: the standard varieties reviewed contain ingredients including egg, milk, gluten and soya.
Choose this: if the snack is also meant to be a thank-you or a thoughtful gift; Verkade, for example, offers a personalised chocolate gift box.
Bear in mind: check the contents and allergens of each selection. Jumbo lists ingredients including milk, soya and nuts for one praline product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and serving | Check the number of pieces and the portion size; find out whether the pack can be resealed after opening. | For a meeting, I want to know in advance whether everyone can have an individual snack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise practical serving. |
| Presentation and variety | Check whether it’s a gift pack or an assortment, and how many people it will serve. | For a thank-you, I want something I can hand over as a thoughtful gift. Presentation matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the latest allergen information for the exact product variant and only ask about dietary requirements that are relevant to your choice. | If colleagues need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the product name. Allergens are the main concern for around 31% of consumers. |
| Nutrition and portion size | Compare nutritional information on the same basis, for example per 100 g and per portion, and consider what you’ll actually be serving. | For a small coffee break, I want to be able to gauge the size of the treat. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
Standard egg cakes and pralines can contain different allergens. Bolletje lists ingredients including egg, milk, gluten-containing cereals and soya for its Brosse Egg Cake; Jumbo also lists nuts for one praline product.
Read the label for the exact product variant before choosing snacks for colleagues.
According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free egg cakes still contain egg, milk and soya.
As well as checking for gluten, check separately for any other ingredients that people in your team need to avoid.
A single egg cake and chocolate listed per 100 g don’t provide the same basis for comparing portions. The occasion matters too: a shared coffee-break snack isn’t the same as a gift.
First decide when you’ll be serving it and how many people will receive it; then compare portions and nutritional information on a like-for-like basis.
An egg cake option for a regular snack break.
A chocolate option when a personal gift is the priority.
Offers both standard egg cakes and a separate gluten-free variety.
Offers egg cakes and chocolate products for different office occasions.
A shop to consider if you’re looking at own-brand chocolate.
A shop offering both egg cakes and pralines.
These chocolate biscuits and milk chocolate biscuits are options for a sweet coffee break at the office. They’re not egg cakes or boxes of pralines, so if you’re buying a thank-you gift, first check whether the packaging is suitable for the occasion.
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A chocolate biscuit for a sweet office treat. Before serving, check the latest label for allergens and look at the packaging if you’re planning to give it as a gift.
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Milk chocolate biscuits for a coffee break. Check how many portions you can serve from the pack and read the latest allergen information before serving.
Yes, check the label on every pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of information about allergens present; product information from Bolletje and Jumbo also shows that egg cakes and pralines can contain different allergens.
In the Netherlands, a caterer offering food to consumers must provide information about allergens present, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Agree in advance how colleagues can get this information about the snacks you choose.
Not automatically: according to the product information, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free egg cakes still contain egg, milk and soya. Check the latest label for all the ingredients the colleague concerned needs to avoid.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you choose. For the egg cakes described, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack carefully after opening; other products may have different instructions.
