Which pack size is right for you?

If you want to enjoy one cake with your coffee

If you want to take a cake with you or eat one without unwrapping the others, individual wrapping is convenient. According to Jumbo's product information, Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating are individually wrapped in a pack of ten.

If you want to keep a supply at home

If you often have egg cakes with your coffee, you can choose a pack size that suits how many you eat. Jumbo lists a four-pack, for example, while Albert Heijn lists a pack of twelve portions for its egg cakes.

If you look for a gluten-free label

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in the gluten-free category in a pack of two. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack before choosing; the category listing does not tell you whether each cake is individually wrapped.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re mainly looking for an individually wrapped cake, a smaller quantity to keep at home or a product with a suitable ingredients list. The number of cakes in the outer pack and the number of individual wrappers answer different questions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Individual wrapping Check both the number of cakes in the outer pack and whether it explicitly says that each one is individually wrapped. I want to enjoy one cake with my coffee and leave the others individually wrapped. For around 40% of consumers, convenient portioning comes first.
A suitable quantity Compare the number of cakes with how often you eat them; portion sizes on the label may vary between products. If you eat egg cakes regularly, you’ll want a pack size that suits how you use them at home. Around 30% of consumers prioritise choosing the right quantity.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the latest ingredients and allergen list, and compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. If I need to watch certain ingredients, the information on the front of the pack isn’t enough. Checking the label is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming individually wrapped means you’re buying a single cake

    Jumbo says that Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating are individually wrapped, but the outer pack contains ten cakes.

    Check separately how many cakes you’re buying and whether each one has its own wrapper.

  • Confusing a gluten-free label with a small portion size

    Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in the gluten-free category in a pack of two. This doesn’t tell you whether the cakes are individually wrapped.

    Check the number of cakes, whether each one is individually wrapped, and the latest ingredients and allergen information.

  • Comparing nutritional values per cake without checking the weight

    Albert Heijn lists 30 g portions for its egg cakes, while the Jumbo four-pack lists 75 g portions. So comparing them per cake wouldn’t mean comparing the same quantity.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then check the weight of the portion you want to eat.

  • Relying on an allergen list you read previously

    The regular varieties described list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat. When you buy, the information on the specific pack is what matters.

    Read the ingredients and allergen list each time you buy a pack, even if you’re already familiar with the product.

Brands and product ranges at a glance

Bolletje

Jumbo sells Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating in a pack of ten.

  • Jumbo says that the cakes are individually wrapped.
  • Individual wrapping doesn’t mean the outer pack contains just one cake. The variety listed contains milk, egg, soya and wheat.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand egg cakes described make up a 360 g supply for home, divided into twelve 30 g portions.

  • The product information gives the portion weight, so you can compare it with the nutritional values.
  • Don’t assume this pack contains individually wrapped cakes; check the packaging information if that matters to you.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers its own-brand egg cakes in different pack sizes, including four and ten cakes.

  • The four-pack lets you buy fewer cakes at a time than the ten-pack.
  • Check the label for each variety; the four-pack described lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in the gluten-free category in a 100 g pack of two.

  • With two cakes, this is a smaller outer pack than the regular multipacks mentioned.
  • Check the latest allergen information, and don’t assume the cakes are individually wrapped just because of the number in the pack.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘individually wrapped’ mean I’m buying one egg cake?

No. According to Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating are individually wrapped, but they’re sold in an outer pack of ten. So check both the wrappers and the number of cakes you’re buying.

Which pack should I choose if I only want one egg cake with my coffee?

Choose a product that explicitly says the cakes are individually wrapped if you want to keep the others wrapped. If you mainly want to buy fewer cakes at a time, look for a smaller outer pack; check separately whether the cakes are individually wrapped.

Where can I check allergens in egg cakes?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; ingredients may vary between egg cake varieties.

How do I compare the nutritional information for two egg cakes?

First compare values such as sugars, fat and fibre on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Then check the weight per portion: the Albert Heijn pack described lists 30 g per portion, while the Jumbo four-pack lists 75 g per portion.