Who are these options for?

Host who wants to serve guests easily

You want to serve egg cakes to several people without having to cut them up. Mini egg cakes are ideal for a platter, while individually wrapped cakes can be handed out to each guest.

Coffee drinker comparing portions and nutritional values

You want to know how large one cake is and compare things such as sugars, fibre and energy per portion. Even with a wholemeal option, it’s important to check the nutritional information on the specific pack.

Host with a guest who has dietary restrictions

You’re looking for a cake that suits what your guest needs to avoid. Check for a gluten-free label, as well as the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how you want to serve the cakes and how many you need. Then check the nutritional information and any allergens on each pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving Check the number of cakes, the size of each one and whether they’re individually wrapped. When I’m serving coffee to several friends, I want to put out small bites without cutting them up, or give everyone their own cake. For around 42% of consumers, ease of serving comes first.
Nutritional information Compare sugars, fibre and energy per cake or portion, and check the stated portion size. I want to see the nutritional values in one cake to have with my coffee, rather than judging it by the word ‘wholemeal’ on the front alone. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Dietary restrictions Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free or avoid an allergen, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable. For around 17% of consumers, checking this is the top priority.
Pack size Work out how many cakes you need for your group and compare that with the number in the pack. For a small gathering, I want enough cakes without choosing an unnecessarily large pack. Around 16% of consumers put getting the right quantity first.

Common mistakes when buying egg cakes

  • Assuming a light, airy cake is low in sugar

    Looks can’t tell you how much sugar or energy a portion contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 230 kcal for an extra-large 75 g egg cake; this portion isn’t directly comparable with a mini egg cake.

    Read the nutritional information on the packs you’re considering and compare values for the same portion size.

  • Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free

    Jumbo lists wheat, barley, oats, egg, milk and soya among the allergens in its wholemeal egg cakes. So wholemeal doesn’t tell you whether a cake is suitable for someone who needs to avoid gluten or another allergen.

    Check the full allergen information on the current pack for that guest.

  • Not checking for other allergens in gluten-free products

    Jumbo’s listed gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland contain egg, milk and soya. The product information also warns that they may contain, among other things, nuts and sesame.

    Ask which ingredients and warnings are relevant to your guest, and read the label before serving the cakes.

  • Assuming a pack for two is a multipack for a group

    Jumbo lists the gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as two cakes per pack. That may not be enough if several guests need the same option.

    Beforehand, count how many guests want or need that particular cake, then work out how many packs to buy.

    If two cakes aren’t enough, you’ll need an extra pack for those guests.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Bolletje

Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are an option if you want to put an individually wrapped treat next to each guest’s coffee.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, these cakes are individually wrapped.
  • The product information lists milk, egg, soya and wheat. Check the pack if a guest needs to avoid any of these allergens.

Jumbo

Within the Jumbo range described, you can compare regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes by how you plan to serve them and their nutritional information.

  • Jumbo lists, among other options, a pack of 10 mini egg cakes and a 300 g pack of wholemeal egg cakes.
  • The wholemeal egg cakes list, among other allergens, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

The gluten-free egg cakes are a separate option if a guest needs to eat gluten-free and the other ingredients are also suitable.

  • Jumbo describes the pack of two egg cakes, weighing 100 g in total, as gluten-free.
  • The product information lists egg, milk and soya, and warns that they may contain, among other things, nuts and sesame.

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Frequently asked questions

Which egg cakes are handy when having coffee with several friends?

Mini egg cakes are ideal for serving small portions on a platter, while individually wrapped egg cakes are a good choice if you want to give each guest their own sealed cake. Check the number in the pack before buying: for example, Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes per pack.

Is a wholemeal egg cake gluten-free too?

No, you can’t tell that from the word ‘wholemeal’. The wholemeal egg cakes listed by Jumbo contain, among other things, wholemeal wheat flour and list cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the pack if a guest needs to avoid gluten.

Can a gluten-free egg cake contain other allergens?

Yes. Jumbo’s listed gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland contain egg, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts and sesame. Check the current pack for every guest with an allergy.

How should I store the egg cakes until coffee time?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo’s product information recommends storing its wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dark place, and its gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland in a cool, dry place in a sealed pack.