Commuters who keep lunchboxes stocked
Do you take an egg cake with you for your coffee or lunchbox on several working days? Compare how many individual portions are in each pack. A higher total weight doesn’t necessarily mean more cakes.
Who is a multipack useful for?
Sharing a supply at home or at work
If several people are eating from the same pack, both the number of cakes and their size matter. Check the storage advice too if you won’t finish the pack in one go.
Label-conscious shoppers
Looking out for wholemeal flour, fibre, ingredients or allergens? Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the number of cakes, the total weight and the stated portions. Check the storage advice if you’ll use the pack over several days. | If I take something with my coffee on several working days or share the pack, I want enough portions to suit my needs. Pack size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Check the ingredients and allergens, and, if you’re choosing a wholemeal variety, the fibre content per 100 g. Don’t rely on the product name alone when choosing a gluten-free option. | If you’re avoiding certain ingredients or allergens, you’ll want to check whether a specific variety is suitable. Ingredients are the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether your preferred type and pack size are available at your usual shop, and whether any offer is temporary. | If I top up my supply at the same shop, I want to be able to find the variety I’m after there. Availability is the deciding factor for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing only the number of cakes
A smaller number could mean larger cakes. Jumbo lists its four-pack of egg cakes as 300 g in total, with portions of 75 g; the Albert Heijn packs reviewed each contain 12 portions of 30 g.
Compare the number of cakes, total weight and portion size before deciding what will suit your lunchbox or shared supply.
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Assuming wholemeal means allergen-free
The wholemeal egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo reviewed here contain, among other things, egg, milk, soya and wheat or other cereals containing gluten. So wholemeal doesn’t mean suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the specific variety. If you need a gluten-free option, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free.
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Relying on a special offer for your regular supply
Lidl listed its pack of 12 egg cakes as an in-store offer from 5 to 11 October 2026. That doesn’t tell you whether it will be available later.
If you’re buying as part of a regular routine, check that the pack is available when you need it.
Brands and shops to consider
Albert Heijn
For the regular and wholemeal egg cakes reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 360 g pack for each, with 12 portions of 30 g.
- The product information lists the ingredients, nutritional values and storage advice for both varieties.
- Both varieties reviewed contain egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers egg cakes in different pack sizes, including a pack of 10 and a pack of four.
- The 4-pack reviewed contains 300 g and lists four portions of 75 g; the 300 g wholemeal variety lists 10 portions.
- Here, a smaller number of cakes doesn’t automatically mean a smaller pack. Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose too.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp snack with a milk coating. Albert Heijn lists the pack reviewed as containing 10 individually wrapped cakes, weighing 155 g in total.
- Individual wrapping makes it easy to take one cake with you.
- This isn’t a regular multipack of soft egg cakes. The variety reviewed contains, among other things, egg, milk, soya and wheat; the product information also states that it may contain traces of nuts and sesame.
Heerlijck Banket / ALDI
ALDI lists a pack of 12 Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes, weighing 360 g.
- The number of cakes makes it easier to plan a shared supply or several occasions when you’ll take one with you.
- Check the packaging of the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information.
Lidl
Lidl listed a pack of 12 egg cakes as a temporary in-store offer from 5 to 11 October 2026.
- The stated number of cakes makes it possible to compare pack sizes.
- Check current availability, and read the label on the pack you choose for ingredients and allergen information.
Verkade
Verkade makes various types of biscuits, including oat biscuits.
- A different type of biscuit isn’t automatically a like-for-like alternative to an egg cake. If you’re considering an alternative, check the product type, portion size and allergens.
Joybuy egg cake products
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Frequently asked questions
For eating on the go, should I choose four egg cakes or a pack of 10 to 12?
It depends on how many separate occasions you want the pack to cover and how large you’d like each portion to be. A pack with more cakes can be handy if you’ll be taking them with you repeatedly or sharing them, but compare the weight too: Jumbo lists the 4-pack reviewed as containing four portions of 75 g.
What should I look for in wholemeal egg cakes?
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g for the specific varieties. The wholemeal products from Albert Heijn and Jumbo reviewed here also contain egg, milk, soya and wheat or other cereals containing gluten, so check the current label if you have allergies.
Are regular egg cakes gluten-free?
Don’t assume they are. The regular and wholemeal varieties reviewed contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. If you need a gluten-free product, choose one only on the basis of the label and information on the specific pack.
What label information matters if you have allergies?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on labels; a product’s ingredients can change.
How should I store an opened pack for future journeys?
Follow the storage advice on the pack and, if instructed, close it securely after opening. The Albert Heijn product information reviewed advises storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely; Jumbo advises storing it in a dry, dark place.