Who are the egg cakes for?

Festival-goers sharing with a group

You’re looking for a pack with enough individual portions for friends or tent-mates. Check whether you can store the egg cakes according to the label, given the space you have available.

Campers who want to hand them out easily

Small portions or individually wrapped egg cakes are handy when people want to take a snack with them on the go, without having to open the whole pack each time.

Groups who need to check allergens

Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information for anyone who needs to avoid certain ingredients. Even a gluten-free option may contain egg, milk and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

Work out how many portions the group needs and how you want to hand them out. Then compare the labels and storage instructions on the packs you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Enough portions to share Count the pieces or stated portions, and check the size of each one rather than looking only at the pack weight. If you’re sharing with several people, you’ll want to know whether everyone can have a portion. Having enough portions to share is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Handing them out on the go Check whether they’re mini egg cakes or individually wrapped, and follow the storage advice on the label. When you’re on the go, you’ll want to hand out snacks without opening the whole pack every time. Easy-to-hand-out snacks are the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Wholegrain and nutritional value Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per portion, and check how large a portion is. If you’re considering wholegrain options, you’ll also want to see how much sugar is in the portion you choose. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this nutritional information.
Gluten and other allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. If someone in the group needs to avoid an ingredient, the snack must be suitable for them. Checking allergens is a top priority for around 10% of consumers.

Common misconceptions

  • A high number of pieces doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped

    A large pack may contain enough egg cakes for the group, but everyone might still need to take one from the same opened pack.

    Check whether the pieces are individually wrapped if that matters when handing them out. Seal a standard pack carefully after opening and follow the storage advice on the label.

  • Wholegrain doesn’t mean sugar-free

    AH lists 3.5 g of fibre and 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholegrain egg cakes. So the word ‘wholegrain’ alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in a portion.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and check the size of the egg cakes.

  • Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens

    According to the product information, Gluten Free Bakery Holland Egg Cakes are gluten-free, but they contain egg, milk and soya.

    Check the full allergen information and any warnings on the current pack for the person in question.

  • A milk coating needs extra care in warm weather

    Jumbo advises that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating should be protected from heat. This is worth bearing in mind if the pack might be left in a warm tent or in the sun.

    Choose this option only if you can transport and store it according to the storage advice.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH offers standard and wholegrain egg cakes in 360 g packs, both with 12 stated portions.

  • The wholegrain option lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholegrain option also lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g. Both products contain ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a wholegrain option; the mini pack contains 10 pieces of 25 g each.

  • The mini egg cakes provide a clear portion per piece when you’re handing them out.
  • Check the allergens and storage advice for the option you choose; this information may vary from product to product.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are crispier than a classic soft egg cake. The pack contains 10 pieces, which Jumbo says are individually wrapped.

  • The individual wrapping can make them easier to take with you and hand out on the go.
  • The storage advice says this product should be protected from heat.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes are a specific option if someone in the group needs to avoid gluten. The stated pack contains two pieces weighing 100 g in total.

  • The product information describes these egg cakes as gluten-free.
  • They do contain egg, milk and soya; with just two pieces, the pack isn’t ideal for sharing with a large group.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I take to share?

Start with the number of people and the occasions when you want to hand them out, then count the stated pieces or portions. AH lists 12 portions in its 360 g pack; Jumbo offers, among other options, packs of 10 standard or 10 mini egg cakes. The total weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions you’ll have to share.

Can I take egg cakes without a fridge?

Check the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you’re taking with you. AH and Jumbo advise storing various egg cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; Jumbo also says Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating should be protected from heat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises campers to pay attention to how long food will keep.

Are standard egg cakes suitable for someone who needs to avoid gluten?

The standard egg cakes mentioned from AH and Jumbo aren’t suitable: their product information lists wheat or other cereals containing gluten. According to its product information, Gluten Free Bakery Holland offers a gluten-free egg cake, but it still contains egg, milk and soya. Read the label on the pack you choose before buying.

Where can I find allergen information for pre-packed egg cakes?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label and available before purchase. Check the current pack and any warnings if someone in the group needs to avoid an ingredient.