If your biscuit tin is emptied quickly, a pack of 10 or 12 egg cakes is practical, provided you use them before their best-before date. If you’re mainly comparing grain types and nutritional values, check the ingredients and nutritional information for a wholemeal option. Individually wrapped cakes may be more convenient for occasional snacks. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the current allergen information and any explicit gluten-free label on the packaging are what matter most.
If several people in your family eat egg cakes, you’ll want to know how many are in a pack and whether you’ll use them before their best-before date. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while ALDI lists a pack of 12.
Don’t just look for the wholemeal label: check the ingredients, fibre and sugars per 100 g too. Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat flour and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, rather than relying on the name ‘egg cake’. Product information from Jumbo and Bolletje lists egg, wheat, milk and soya, among other allergens, for the varieties reviewed.
First decide whether you’ll mainly keep the pack at home in the biscuit tin or want to take individual cakes with you. Then compare the quantity, nutritional information and ingredients that matter to your household for the exact variety you’re considering.
| What to consider | Check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the number of cakes, net weight and best-before date. | If the biscuit tin is emptied quickly, I want to buy enough cakes to keep at home without having to store a pack for too long. This is the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and nutritional value | Check the type of grain in the ingredients list and compare fibre and sugars per 100 g. | If you’re looking for wholemeal, you’ll also want to know what the variety you choose contains per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers prioritise comparing nutritional composition. |
| Individual portions | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and how much the full pack weighs. | For snacks on the go, I want to be able to take a cake with me without opening the whole pack. This portion convenience is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and, if needed, the explicit gluten-free label. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I can only choose after checking the exact packaging. For around 14% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the first thing they need to do. |
Ten cakes don’t always weigh the same in total: Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g altogether, while the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje listed by Jumbo weigh 155 g for a pack of 10.
So, as well as comparing the number of cakes, check the net weight and consider whether you’d prefer larger cakes for home or smaller, individually wrapped ones.
Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken volkoren and names egg, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens.
Use ‘wholemeal’ as information about the type of grain, and check the sugar content and allergens separately on the packaging.
The Jumbo and Bolletje varieties reviewed list several allergens. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list.
When buying, read the label for the exact variety, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
Jumbo’s egg cake range includes standard, wholemeal and mini egg cakes. The retailer also lists a gluten-free option from another brand.
AH Eierkoeken volkoren are an option to compare in a family-size pack by grain type and nutritional information.
The free-range egg cakes by Heerlijck Banket listed by ALDI come in a standard pack for the family cupboard.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are individually wrapped, making them a handy choice for snacks on the go.
Lidl listed a shop-specific pack of 12 egg cakes for the period from 5 to 11 October 2026.
Check the current ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact packaging. The Jumbo and Bolletje varieties reviewed list egg, wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; also read any warnings about cross-contamination.
No. The wholemeal label doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content on its own. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken volkoren, so compare the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and reseal it as directed after use. Jumbo advises storing its 10-piece variety in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn recommends closing the packaging of its wholemeal variety securely after use.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, pre-packed foods include information such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and nutritional values, as well as storage or use instructions where applicable. Check the information on the pack you’re actually buying.
