If you want to take one egg cake with you for your coffee break, look for an explicit statement that they are individually wrapped: Jumbo confirms this for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating. If fibre matters more to you, compare the wholemeal egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo per 100 g and per portion. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for each variety.
For a coffee break on the go or at the office, you may want to be able to grab just one cake. Jumbo confirms that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped; don't assume the same is true of other multipacks.
If fibre is your main criterion, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the weight of one portion. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different fibre values for their wholemeal varieties than for their regular egg cakes.
If texture is what matters most to you, a crisp egg cake is different from a soft, regular variety. For a version with a milk coating, check the ingredients, sugars and allergens too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individually wrapped | Look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped; also check the weight of each cake. | If I want to take one cake with me, I don't want to assume that every multipack contains individually wrapped cakes. This convenience is the deciding factor for an estimated 42% of consumers. |
| Fibre and nutritional value | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, then check the portion size and allergens. | When fibre determines my choice, I want to be able to compare egg cakes with different portion sizes fairly. Fibre and nutritional information are top priorities for an estimated 33% of consumers. |
| Texture and flavour | Check whether you're choosing a soft or crisp egg cake, and read the ingredients for varieties with a coating. | With my coffee, I sometimes choose mainly for a crisp bite or a milk coating. Flavour and texture matter most to an estimated 25% of consumers. |
A pack containing several egg cakes doesn't mean each one has its own wrapper. Jumbo confirms that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped.
If you want to take one cake with you, check the packaging or product page for the words ‘individually wrapped’. Otherwise, you could use a resealable container.
The weight of a cake or portion can vary by product. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for its regular egg cake; the nutritional information for Jumbo's regular four-pack also lists a 75 g portion.
Compare energy, sugars and fibre per 100 g first, then check the weight of your portion.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo's wholemeal egg cakes list fibre, but they also contain sugars and ingredients such as egg, milk, soya and wheat.
Don't rely on the word ‘wholemeal’ instead of checking the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes; Jumbo lists the milk-coated variety in a pack of ten cakes weighing around 15,5 g each.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes weighing 360 g, both with a portion size of 30 g.
Jumbo lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, alongside the crisp Bolletje variety in its range.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Barn Egg Cakes in a pack of twelve.
Lidl has a product listing for egg cakes.
Not necessarily. Jumbo confirms that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped, but a pack containing several cakes doesn't in itself tell you how they're wrapped inside. Check whether the variety you want to buy is labelled ‘individually wrapped’.
A wholemeal variety is worth comparing if fibre is an important factor for you: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list more fibre per 100 g for their wholemeal egg cakes than for their regular varieties. Compare sugars, portion size and allergens too; ‘wholemeal’ doesn't mean an egg cake is sugar-free or allergen-free.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje varieties mentioned list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat, or cereals containing gluten. Check the current allergen information on the packaging for the specific egg cake you choose, even if you've bought another variety from the same brand before.
For the egg cakes mentioned, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely after use. For another product, follow the storage instructions on its packaging.
