Who are these options for?

Families who regularly top up the biscuit tin

If several people in your household eat egg cakes, the number of cakes, total weight and best-before date matter more together than the description on the front of the pack alone.

Shoppers looking for a particular size or variety

Mini egg cakes may be a good choice if you want smaller cakes to share out. A crisp or differently finished variety is mainly an option for a different flavour and texture, rather than a way to stock up.

Shoppers checking ingredients or allergens

If you have specific dietary requirements, check the information on the pack of the variety you choose. Always check the ingredients and allergen information again, even if you already know the brand.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many egg cakes your household is likely to get through. Then compare the size and, if the ingredients matter to you, the nutritional information and ingredients of each variety.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Stocking up for the family Compare the number of cakes and the total weight; check whether you’ll finish the pack before its best-before date. If several family members regularly have an egg cake, you’ll want enough at home without leaving some uneaten. For around 36% of consumers, stock levels would be the main reason for choosing a pack.
Size and flavour Check whether they’re mini, regular-sized or differently finished egg cakes, and compare the weight per cake. For smaller snacks or more variety, size may matter more than the number of cakes. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise size or flavour.
Nutritional information Compare fibre, sugars and energy, among other things, per 100 g and per actual serving. If you’re weighing up regular and wholemeal egg cakes, you’ll want to know what’s in the portion you’ll actually eat, rather than relying on the variety name alone. For around 21% of consumers, nutritional information would be the main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the pack you choose, including the allergen information and any gluten-free claim. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the pack matters more than its size. This check would be the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Counting the cakes and nothing else

    Twelve regular egg cakes weighing 360 g and ten mini egg cakes won’t necessarily meet the same needs. More cakes aren’t much use if you don’t finish the pack, either.

    Compare the number of cakes, total weight and best-before date before choosing a larger pack.

  • Mistaking a product page for current availability

    Lidl lists its pack of 12 egg cakes as an in-store product. The Jumbo page for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel says that this variety is no longer part of its online range.

    Check the retailer and current availability before adding the product to your shopping list.

  • Comparing different serving sizes directly

    The Voedingscentrum examples refer to an extra-large regular egg cake weighing 75 g and a wholemeal egg cake weighing 30 g. Nutritional values per cake therefore aren’t a like-for-like comparison.

    Check the nutritional information for the packs you’re considering, both per 100 g and per actual serving.

  • Relying on the front of the pack when you have dietary restrictions

    Ingredients vary between varieties, and product information can change. A different flavour or finish may mean you need to check the label again.

    Read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

Brands and varieties to consider

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken comes in a regular pack of 12 cakes weighing 360 g, for anyone looking to fill the biscuit tin.

  • The number of cakes and total weight make it easy to compare this pack with others.
  • Check current availability and the best-before date when you buy it.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists this pack of egg cakes as containing 12 cakes and weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and weight match those of the Heerlijck Banket pack mentioned above.
  • Lidl says this product is available in store only.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers mini egg cakes in packs of 10, as well as a 300 g wholemeal variety, giving you different options for size and ingredients.

  • The mini and wholemeal varieties let you choose based on factors other than simply getting a large pack of regular egg cakes.
  • Don’t use the weight of the wholemeal pack to work out how many cakes it contains; check the pack for the number.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is a crisp, cinnamon-flavoured variety; the listed pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 155 g.

  • Its crisp texture offers an alternative to a regular soft egg cake.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer part of its online range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as varieties labelled gluten-free.

  • You can assess each variety separately for its ingredients and pack size.
  • Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change; check the latest label.

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Frequently asked questions

How big should a pack of egg cakes be for a family?

It depends on how many cakes your household will get through before the best-before date. ALDI and Lidl each list a pack of 12 cakes weighing 360 g; Jumbo also offers mini egg cakes in packs of 10. So, as well as the number of cakes, compare their size and the total weight.

Should I check egg cakes for allergens?

Yes. If ingredients matter to you, check the allergen information on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergen information must appear on labels. Don’t assume that another variety from the same brand has the same ingredients.

Is an egg cake labelled gluten-free the same as a family pack?

No. The label doesn’t tell you how large the pack is. For example, Albert Heijn lists its gluten-free egg cakes in a pack of 2. Check both the claim and ingredients on the latest label, as well as how many cakes you need.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought and seal it well after opening. Jumbo’s pack of wholemeal egg cakes says to store in a cool, dark place; instructions may vary between varieties.