Host with a guest who has an allergy
You’d like to share egg cakes and need to find out in advance which allergens your guest avoids. Also check the pack you’re actually sharing for warnings about possible traces.
Who is this relevant to?
Buying gluten-free egg cakes
You’re looking for a gluten-free option, but also need to check that the information about other allergens is suitable for the people who’ll be eating them.
Buying for a group
You want enough pieces to share. The quantity only becomes a useful factor once you’ve checked that the label is suitable for everyone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, ask which allergens people need to avoid, then read the current label. Only after that should you compare the number of pieces and the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
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| Allergens on the pack | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, I first want to know whether the pack is suitable for what they need to avoid. For around 50% of consumers, checking allergens comes first. |
| Gluten-free option | Check the gluten-free claim as well as the information about other relevant allergens, including egg, milk and soya. | When choosing a gluten-free option, I don’t want to overlook other allergens that matter to those eating them. For around 30% of consumers, checking for both is the top priority. |
| Number of pieces to share | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight once you’ve confirmed the label is suitable for everyone. | For a group, I want to take enough egg cakes without skipping the allergen check. For around 20% of consumers, the number of pieces becomes the main consideration after that. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Maître Mathis egg cake labelled gluten-free contains milk, egg and soya, and may contain nuts, sesame and lupin.
As well as checking the gluten-free claim, read all the allergen information and make sure it matches what those eating them need to avoid.
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Choosing a large pack first
Ten or twelve pieces can be handy for a group, but the quantity says nothing about whether the product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Ask which allergens need to be avoided, check the pack and then work out how many pieces you need.
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Overlooking a warning about possible traces
Some products, including Bolletje and Maître Mathis varieties, list both the allergens they contain and those they may contain.
Take any relevant warning into account when choosing. If you’re unsure, take an alternative whose label matches the person’s specific requirements.
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Relying only on the online product name
Ingredients and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn also notes in its product information.
When buying or receiving the product, check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the pack you’re going to share.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
The range includes regular and wholemeal egg cakes. Jumbo also lists a pack of 10 pieces weighing 300 g.
- The number of pieces gives you a clear point of comparison for sharing.
- According to Jumbo, Eierkoeken 4 Stuks contains egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. The wholemeal variety also lists ingredients including barley and oats; check each variety separately.
Bolletje
Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje is listed as a pack of 10 individually wrapped pieces.
- The individual wrapping can be handy when sharing them out.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety contains egg, lactose, milk, soya and wheat, and may contain nuts and sesame, among other allergens. Individual wrapping doesn’t change this allergen information.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12 pieces weighing 360 g.
- The stated number of pieces gives you a useful starting point when buying for a group.
- To assess whether it’s suitable for a specific allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack being sold.
Maître Mathis
Albert Heijn listed an egg cake variety labelled gluten-free in a 100 g pack.
- The gluten-free claim tells you which product feature to check on the current pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, the listed variety contains milk, egg and soya, and may contain nuts, sesame and lupin. The gluten-free claim doesn’t mean it’s suitable for people avoiding these other allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I share regular egg cakes with someone who avoids egg, milk, soya or wheat?
Don’t choose a product without checking the label on the exact pack. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Eierkoeken 4 Stuks contains egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat; the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje listed there contains egg, lactose, milk, soya and wheat.
Is a gluten-free egg cake also free from other allergens?
No. A gluten-free claim doesn’t mean the product is free from other allergens. According to Albert Heijn, the listed Maître Mathis variety contains milk, egg and soya, and may contain nuts, sesame and lupin.
Where can I find allergen information on a pre-packed egg cake?
Check the ingredients list and clearly highlighted allergens on the packaging. Ondernemersplein explains the labelling requirements for allergens on the EU list; also read any warnings about possible traces.
Is online allergen information enough to share egg cakes?
Use online information to narrow down your options, but check the packaging itself before sharing. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information can change.