Who is this choice relevant to?

Solo snackers who don’t want leftovers

You want to take one egg cake and avoid leaving the rest uneaten. Check how many are in the pack and think about whether you can store or share the others at home.

Shoppers stocking up for later too

You’ll eat more egg cakes after the cinema or share the pack. A larger pack makes sense if you have a plan for the rest as well.

Readers of ingredient and nutritional information

You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in your chosen variety before you buy. If relevant to your choice, compare fibre and sugar per 100 g too. Check the label on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by thinking about what you want to eat during the film and what you’ll do with the rest afterwards. Then compare the ingredients in the varieties that fit the bill.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Taking one cake Check how many are in the pack and whether they’re individually wrapped; a small multipack doesn’t necessarily contain individually portioned cakes. If I only want one egg cake during the film, I don’t want to end up with lots of unnecessary leftovers. Around 42% of consumers say having as little left over as possible matters most to them.
Using the rest Think about how many cakes you’ll eat later and follow the storage advice on the pack. I’m happy to take more home if I’ll eat or share the rest later. Around 33% of consumers put using the leftovers after the film first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details. Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g if these matter to your choice. When choosing between a regular, wholemeal or flavoured variety, I want to know what’s in it first. Ingredients and allergens are the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers.

AH wholemeal egg cakes list 3,5 g of fibre and 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Jumbo wholemeal egg cakes list 3,9 g of fibre and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g. These figures don’t replace checking the portion size, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a ‘2-pack’ means two individually wrapped cakes

    Albert Heijn describes the AH Spelt eierkoeken 2-pack as a bundle supplied as separate items. The pack name doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes or inner packs you’ll receive.

    Check the pack contents and the number of cakes shown on the packaging.

  • Choosing a large pack for a single snack break

    A pack of ten cakes means you’ll need a plan for the nine you won’t eat during the film. The number of cakes alone also doesn’t tell you whether different varieties have the same recipe or portion size.

    Decide in advance whether you’ll store or share the rest, and compare the storage advice for the products you’re considering.

  • Taking ‘wholemeal’ as a complete nutritional assessment

    The name doesn’t tell you how much sugar a variety contains or which allergens it includes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the ingredients and nutritional information on the back of the pack too.

    Compare the nutritional information and portion size of the products you’re considering, rather than relying on a single word on the front of the pack.

  • Choosing a flavoured variety without reading the label

    For its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, and warns that traces of other allergens may be present. Bolletje says this variety is available only as a promotional item at Kruidvat.

    If you have an allergy, check the current allergen information on the packaging and confirm with the retailer that the variety is available.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range includes regular, wholemeal, spelt, mini and Brabant-style egg cakes.

  • The range includes, for example, spelt egg cakes in packs of 4 and mini egg cakes in packs of 8.
  • The number of cakes doesn’t confirm whether they’re individually wrapped. Check the current packaging for the contents, ingredients and storage advice.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range includes regular egg cakes in packs of 4 or 10, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.

  • The pack sizes make it easier to work out how many cakes you’ll have left after a solo trip to the cinema.
  • The varieties may differ in ingredients and portion size, so check the ingredients and allergens too.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp variety with cinnamon and a milk coating.

  • The flavour and texture make it clear how this variety differs from a regular soft egg cake.
  • Bolletje says the cinnamon variety is a promotional item at Kruidvat, rather than part of its regular range. Check the current allergen information too.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is a ‘2-pack’ of egg cakes the same as two individual snack portions?

No, the pack name alone doesn’t confirm that. Albert Heijn says its AH Spelt eierkoeken 2-pack is supplied as separate items. Check the contents and any inner packaging before choosing it as a snack for one trip to the cinema.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

It depends on the variety. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo egg cakes mentioned here list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. Bolletje also warns that traces of other allergens may be present in its Brosse Eierkoek. If you have an allergy, always check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging.

How should I store any cakes left over after the film?

Follow the storage advice and use-by date on the pack you buy. For the egg cakes mentioned here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. Albert Heijn also says to reseal the pack securely after use.

What does ‘wholemeal’ mean when choosing an egg cake?

‘Wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional information or allergen list. Compare the ingredients, fibre, sugars and portion size of the specific varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking beyond the front of the pack.