Choose the number of egg cakes to suit the people you plan to share them with at the Christmas market: Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI and Lidl show examples of packs of 12. Also check the size and current packaging. Mini egg cakes, wholemeal egg cakes and a gluten-free option each meet different needs.
Whether you’re organising a stall, a team or a group visit, you’ll want enough cakes ready without opening more packs than necessary. Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI and Lidl also show examples of packs of 12.
If the size of each cake matters, a mini version is worth considering. Jumbo lists its Mini Eierkoeken as 10 cakes in a 250 g pack.
If someone needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, finding a suitable variant matters more than the number of cakes in the pack. Jumbo lists gluten, egg, milk and soya among the allergens in its wholemeal egg cakes. Albert Heijn also sells a product called AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken 2-pack.
First, work out how many portions you need, unless a dietary requirement determines your choice. Then compare the size of each cake and the flavour you’re after.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the people you’re catering for and check the number of cakes per pack: Jumbo lists 10, while ALDI and Lidl also have packs of 12. | If I’m handing them out to a group, I want enough individual cakes without having too many left over. Around 36% of consumers put the number of portions they need first. |
| Size of each cake | As well as the number of cakes, compare the total weight and, if listed, the weight per portion. | If I’m packing one in a lunchbox or taking it on the go, I want to know how big each cake is. Around 29% of consumers give the most weight to a handy size. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack; don’t assume wholemeal means gluten-free. | If someone needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, I need to be able to choose a suitable option first. This is the deciding factor for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the specific variant and its availability if you’re looking for a crisp cake or a particular flavour. | For a treat, I might deliberately want a different flavour or texture from a standard egg cake. This preference matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Ten mini cakes aren’t the same size as ten standard or wholemeal portions. Jumbo lists its pack of 10 mini cakes as 250 g, and the wholemeal variant mentioned as 300 g for 10 portions.
Also check the total weight and the weight per portion, if it’s shown on the pack.
Jumbo lists gluten, wheat, barley, oats, egg, milk and soya among the allergens in its wholemeal egg cakes. So the word “wholemeal” doesn’t mean this variant is suitable for anyone who needs to avoid one of these allergens.
Before handing them out, check the allergen information on the current packaging and choose a suitable option for everyone who needs one.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a variant with a milk coating and cinnamon. It’s a different choice from a standard egg cake, and Bolletje says this cinnamon variant isn’t part of its regular range.
Check availability before planning to hand out this particular variant.
Ingredients and allergen information can change; Albert Heijn also points this out in its product information.
Check the pack you receive for ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage instructions.
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes, mini cakes and a wholemeal variant. This gives you a choice of portion sizes within the range shown.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Alongside standard and wholemeal egg cakes, Albert Heijn also lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken 2-pack.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cake variants, including a cinnamon option that the brand describes as having a milk coating and cinnamon.
Allow one cake per expected visitor as a starting point, and adjust the number if you want to have spares. Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI and Lidl also show packs of 12. Choose separate variants if you need to cater for different dietary requirements.
No. Wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free: Jumbo lists gluten, wheat, barley and oats among the allergens in its wholemeal egg cakes. If needed, look for a variant explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging. For example, Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken 2-pack.
Yes. Check the ingredients, allergens and best-before date on the pack you’re actually handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises the importance of clear allergen information on labels; Albert Heijn says product information can change.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the specific pack. For the Jumbo mini and wholemeal variants mentioned, the advice is to store them in a dry, dark place.
