Sharing evening snacks
You’re filling a biscuit tin for several people or for a few late-night snacks. In that case, the number of egg cakes and the pack weight are useful points of comparison.
Who is a family pack useful for?
Fibre-conscious snackers
You’re looking for a wholemeal variety for your household and want to compare its fibre, sugars and ingredients with those of regular egg cakes.
Shoppers checking allergens
Before buying, you check whether the ingredients are suitable for you or a member of your household. A standard family pack isn’t automatically suitable.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many egg cakes you’ll need for the planned snack times. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the varieties that suit your household.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack contents | Compare the number of cakes or portions and the net weight; check the best-before date too. | If several people share the same biscuit tin, I want to know how many snack times one pack will cover. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise the pack contents. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the ingredients and compare fibre and sugars per 100 g. | For my late-night snack, I’m specifically looking for a wholemeal egg cake, without assuming it contains less sugar. Around 25% of consumers would put nutritional profile first. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. | If someone in my household needs to avoid certain ingredients, suitability matters more than quantity. Around 17% of consumers would give this check the highest priority. |
| Variety and availability | Check whether your preferred flavour and pack size are available, and whether the product is on a special offer. | I want to be able to choose the same variety again for a future snack, without relying on a temporary offer. Around 16% of consumers would prioritise variety and availability. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming wholemeal means less sugar
According to Albert Heijn, both the regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g. The wholemeal variety does contain more fibre per 100 g.
Compare fibre, sugars and ingredients separately in the nutritional information for the variety you want to buy.
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Choosing a family pack without checking allergens
The standard AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed list egg, milk, soya and wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients. Pack size doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid these ingredients.
Read the current allergen information on the packaging, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
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Relying on a special-offer variety for regular supplies
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a special-offer variety; the Lidl 12-pack shown was also linked to a limited-time offer.
Check current availability and pack size before relying on a variety like this for several snack times.
If you make a special trip to the shop for a variety on offer, a wasted journey can cost you extra time.
Popular brands and supermarket own brands
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes in 360 g packs containing 12 portions.
- The same pack size makes it easy to compare the nutritional information for these two AH varieties.
- The wholemeal variety contains more fibre, but according to Albert Heijn both varieties contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the allergens for your chosen variety too.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a standard pack of 10 egg cakes weighing 300 g; the range also includes other varieties.
- The standard pack gives you a specific quantity to compare with other larger packs.
- The gluten-free option shown contains 2 cakes, so it isn’t the same type of family pack. Check the allergen information on the standard pack.
Heerlijck Banket
This ALDI own brand lists Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The number of cakes and pack weight are clearly stated.
- Check current availability at the shop where you plan to buy them.
Lidl
Lidl has offered egg cakes in a 12-pack as part of an in-store promotion.
- The stated pack size is suitable for stocking up for several snack times.
- A temporary offer isn’t a guarantee of a permanent place in the range. Check the packaging of the product you actually buy for its ingredients and nutritional information.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp, cinnamon-flavoured variety rather than a standard family pack.
- The cinnamon variety offers a different flavour and texture if that’s what you’re looking for.
- Bolletje says this variety is only available on special offer. Its ingredients include milk, egg, soya and wheat.
Egg cakes at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes are in a larger pack?
The standard packs mentioned contain 10 cakes at Jumbo and 12 cakes or portions at ALDI and AH. Compare the weight too: the Jumbo pack contains 300 g, while the ALDI and AH packs mentioned contain 360 g.
Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?
No. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for both regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes. The wholemeal variety contains 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g in the regular variety.
Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The standard AH and Jumbo varieties mentioned list egg, milk, soya and wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients. Don’t assume a product is suitable based on the product category alone.
How should I store an opened pack for later snacks?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the pack well after use. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the egg cakes mentioned in a cool, dry and dark place; check the best-before date on your pack too.