A pack of 10 or 12 egg cakes can work well for an Easter brunch with several guests, as long as the number of cakes fits in with the rest of the food on the table. Don’t choose on pack size alone: a crisp egg cake has a different texture from a regular soft one, and you should check for other allergens in gluten-free varieties too. Compare the number of portions and the nutritional information, and read the label on your chosen pack if any guests have dietary requirements.
When you’re catering for several people, the stated number of cakes helps you work out how many packs you’ll need. Jumbo lists 10 in its regular pack, while ALDI and Lidl each give an example pack containing 12. Remember to factor in the other dishes on the table too.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, the product name alone isn’t enough. Egg cakes vary in their ingredients, so check the ingredients and allergens relevant to your guests on every pack you choose.
A soft, classic egg cake, a wholemeal variety and a crisp egg cake with a milk coating won’t necessarily serve the same purpose on the table. Compare the texture, portion size and nutritional information if you plan to offer more than one type.
First, work out how many egg cakes you want to serve. Then check the ingredients for your guests, and only after that choose between a regular, wholemeal or crisp variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Compare the number of cakes and stated portion size with the number of guests and the other brunch dishes. | If I’m serving egg cakes to several guests, I want enough for everyone without too many left over; around 42% of consumers put the number of portions first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen; check for a gluten-free label only if you need to. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I first want to know whether they can eat the variety I’ve chosen. For around 33% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Variety and nutritional information | Compare fibre, sugars and fat per 100 g and per portion; also consider whether you want a soft or crisp egg cake. | If I’m choosing between wholemeal, regular and crisp varieties, I want to weigh up the nutritional information against the texture I’m looking for; around 25% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
The name on the pack doesn’t tell you how many egg cakes you can actually serve. The examples listed by ALDI and Lidl contain 12, while Jumbo lists 10 in its regular variety.
Check the number of cakes and portions on the pack, and count what else you’ll be serving at your Easter brunch.
The gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland listed by Jumbo contain egg, milk and soya. The product information also says they may contain nuts and sesame.
If you’re catering for someone with dietary requirements, read the full allergen information on the specific pack, even if it says ‘gluten-free’.
Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. The crisp Bolletje egg cakes with a milk coating listed by Jumbo contain 42 g of sugars per 100 g. So the variety name doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional value.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if you want to serve different types.
Jumbo lists a regular pack containing 10 egg cakes, as well as mini, wholemeal and gluten-free varieties.
Albert Heijn lists a 360 g pack of wholemeal egg cakes, with 12 portions of 30 g each.
ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes with a milk coating in a pack of 10, weighing 155 g, as listed by Jumbo.
Don’t assume they are without checking the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo’s regular variety and Albert Heijn’s wholemeal variety list ingredients including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya. Gluten-free egg cakes may contain other allergens too.
No. Check the full nutritional information for the variety. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre and 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. When planning your brunch, compare the portion size too.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo recommends keeping its regular variety in a cool, dark, dry place; Albert Heijn also advises resealing the pack of its wholemeal variety after use. Check the best-before date too.
Check the label on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients list. Check the information again if you buy a different variety.
