Who is this choice relevant to?

Group shoppers looking to share

You need enough egg cakes for a family or festival group. The number of cakes and the total weight can help you decide which pack is right for your group.

Shoppers with dietary or allergy requirements

You may be looking for a wholemeal or gluten-free option, or need to check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before sharing it.

Festival-goers who want to share them easily

You want to take the cakes with you and hand them out. Individual wrapping may matter more than a large total pack size.

What should you look for when choosing?

First work out how many portions you need. Then check that the pack suits your group’s dietary requirements and the way you plan to carry and share the cakes.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Enough portions Compare the number of cakes and the total weight with the number of people who will be eating them. If you’re shopping for a group, you’ll want to take enough cakes without relying on pack size alone. Sufficient portions are the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Allergens and gluten-free options Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. A gluten-free egg cake is not automatically free from egg, milk or soya. If I’m sharing egg cakes with someone who has an allergy or needs gluten-free food, the product I choose must be suitable for them. Around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Taking them along and sharing Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and follow the storage advice while travelling. If you’re sharing them with a group while out and about, you’ll want to hand out portions easily without repeatedly opening a shared pack. This is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers.
Nutrition information Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g on the packs. If you’re considering a wholemeal option, check the allergens too. If the nutritional content determines my choice, I want to compare the values on the same basis rather than relying on the front of the pack. This is the main consideration for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Ten cakes don’t mean the same total amount in every product: Jumbo lists its standard pack as 300 g, while Bolletje lists its 10 individually wrapped crisp egg cakes as 155 g.

    Check both the number of portions and the total weight before deciding how many packs your group needs.

  • Assuming gluten-free means allergen-free

    Albert Heijn says AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes are made in a completely gluten-free production environment, but also lists egg, milk, soya and lactose.

    Read the allergen information on the current pack before sharing it with someone who has a relevant allergy.

  • Leaving the storage advice until you’re on the way

    When you’re heading to a festival, how you transport the cakes can affect your choice. Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating should be protected from heat.

    Check the storage advice on the pack you’re taking with you before you leave.

Brands to compare

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes, a wholemeal option and mini egg cakes.

  • According to Jumbo, the standard pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 300 g; the wholemeal option also weighs 300 g.
  • According to Jumbo, the wholemeal option contains egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Check the allergens on the pack you choose.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and total weight make this pack easy to compare with other multipacks.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack before sharing the cakes with a group.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes in a 100 g pack with two portions, made in a completely gluten-free environment.

  • The pack offers a gluten-free option when two portions are enough.
  • This isn’t a family-sized pack. Albert Heijn also lists egg, milk, soya and lactose for this option.

Bolletje

According to the product listing, Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating contains 10 individually wrapped cakes and weighs 155 g.

  • Individual wrapping can make the cakes easier to carry and share.
  • Keep this option away from heat and check the allergens on the pack; the total weight is 155 g.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes as a shop item in a pack of 12.

  • The stated number of cakes gives you a useful starting point when planning for a group.
  • Before buying, check the weight, ingredients and allergens on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare packs of egg cakes for a group?

First compare the number of cakes and the total weight with the number of people eating them. Jumbo lists its standard pack as 10 cakes weighing 300 g; ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes as 12 cakes weighing 360 g. If you also want to compare nutritional values, use the figures per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Are gluten-free egg cakes also free from egg, milk and soya?

No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean those other allergens are absent. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, soya and lactose for AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes, so check the allergens on the pack you buy.

How should I store egg cakes that I’m taking to a festival?

Follow the storage advice for the exact product. Jumbo says to store its wholemeal option in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn says to store AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes in a cool, dry place; and Bolletje advises keeping its Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating away from heat.

Where can I check allergens before sharing the cakes?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of egg cakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that 14 allergens must be declared on labels. If someone has an allergy, don’t rely on the product name or an online description alone.