Stock-up shopper
You buy egg cakes for several snack occasions and pay attention to the number of cakes, the best-before date and storage instructions after opening.
Who is this choice for?
Solo snacker looking for a small portion
You want to eat or take one egg cake at a time. A mini egg cake may be a suitable portion size; check separately whether the cakes are individually wrapped.
Shopper comparing ingredients
You compare standard and wholemeal varieties by fibre per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
What should you look for?
First, work out how many cakes you can use after opening the pack. Then consider the portion size and, if you want to take individual cakes with you, check for an explicit statement that they’re individually wrapped.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and storage | Check the number of cakes, the best-before date and how to store them after opening. | If I’m stocking up for several occasions, I want to use the cakes before their quality deteriorates. For around 42% of consumers, this is the most important factor when buying a multipack. |
| Portion and packaging | Compare the weight per portion and look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped. | For a single snack, I want a suitable portion; when I’m out and about, I want to know if I can leave the rest sealed. A small portion is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and read the current ingredients and allergen information. | When choosing between standard and wholemeal, I want to know what’s in the cake and which allergens are listed. Around 25% of consumers put the ingredients first when choosing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘individually wrapped’
A smaller egg cake doesn’t automatically come in its own wrapper. That matters if you want to take one cake with you and leave the rest unopened.
Look on the product page or packaging for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped.
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Looking only at the number of cakes
A pack with more cakes isn’t automatically right for one person: the best-before date and instructions for storage after opening also determine whether you can use the contents.
Compare the pack size and best-before date with the snack occasions you expect, and follow the storage instructions on the label after opening.
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Assuming wholemeal means allergen-free or sugar-free
The wholemeal egg cakes reviewed list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten; they also contain sugar.
Don’t rely on the word ‘wholemeal’ instead of checking the current ingredients and allergen information.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes in a range of portion sizes.
- According to Jumbo, the standard pack contains 10 egg cakes; Jumbo lists a 25 g portion for the mini egg cakes.
- A pack of 10 doesn’t tell you whether each cake is individually wrapped. Check the packaging to find out.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both the standard and wholemeal varieties in 360 g packs containing 12 portions.
- For its wholemeal variety, Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions, as product information can change.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp-textured variety with a milk coating and cinnamon, unlike a regular soft egg cake.
- Its distinctive texture and flavour set it apart from the soft varieties.
- Bolletje says this cinnamon variety is sold during promotions. Check the ingredients too if allergens are a concern.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I avoid leaving egg cakes unused in a multipack?
Choose a quantity that suits the occasions when you expect to eat egg cakes, and check the best-before date and storage instructions before buying. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date applies while the pack is unopened; after opening, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Can I choose standard or wholemeal egg cakes if I have a food allergy?
Don’t choose based on the name ‘standard’ or ‘wholemeal’; read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack. The varieties reviewed list ingredients including egg, milk, soya or cereals containing gluten. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens in prepacked foods must be listed on the label.
Which packaging information is useful when stocking up for one person?
Check the number of cakes, portion size, best-before date and storage instructions. If you want to take one cake with you each time without opening the rest, also look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped.