Who is this choice relevant to?

Training partners who want to share

You’re looking for several individually wrapped egg cakes in one pack, so you can hand them out around a group workout.

Gym-bag users looking for smaller portions

You want to take egg cakes with you that you can hand out individually without cutting them up. Jumbo lists a pack of mini egg cakes for this purpose.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients or a particular variety

You check the allergens, ingredients or a specific variety before buying. Information on an older product page may not match the label on the pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many people you’re sharing with and how large each portion should be. Then check the pack, nutritional information and, where necessary, the ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
How many to share Compare the number of cakes and the total pack weight; think about how many people you want to cater for. When I’m sharing with a group, I want to be able to bring an individual egg cake for everyone. For around 31% of consumers, having enough for the group comes first.
Portions and transport Check the size of the cakes and whether you can carry the pack intact and keep it dry. When I’m out and about, I want to hand out smaller cakes without cutting them up. Around 31% of consumers put portion convenience first.
Ingredients and variety Read the current label for ingredients, allergens and any claims such as gluten-free. If I need to avoid an ingredient, I first need to know whether this pack meets my requirements. This check is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
When you’ll eat it Check the nutritional information per portion and decide whether you’re looking for a snack or a meal. Around a workout, I don’t want to mistake a snack for the meal I’ve planned. That’s why the eating occasion comes first for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes you can hand out. ALDI lists 12 cakes in a 360 g pack of Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes; Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a 300 g pack of its regular egg cakes.

    Compare both the number of cakes and the weight, and choose a pack size to suit the number of people or snack occasions.

  • Thinking of an egg cake as a full meal

    An egg cake as a snack doesn’t automatically replace a planned meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal with around 500 ml of fluid about 2 to 3 hours before exercise.

    Before you buy, decide whether you want to take a small snack or need to plan a meal; don’t treat the two eating occasions as the same.

  • Relying on old allergen information

    Ingredients can change, and allergens vary from product to product. Bolletje lists eggs, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients in its Brosse Eierkoek.

    If you have a relevant allergy, check the label on the pack you’re actually using before eating.

Brands with relevant egg cakes

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as a Brabant-style variety in a pack of three.

  • The varieties listed give you different sizes and types to compare within the range.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change; check the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10, mini egg cakes in packs of 10, and 300 g packs of wholemeal egg cakes.

  • You can compare the number of cakes with the pack weight for the regular and mini egg cakes: 300 g and 250 g respectively, for 10 cakes.
  • The same number of cakes doesn’t mean they’re all the same size; check what portion you want to hand out.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes is listed, making it easy to count them out before sharing.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before sharing the cakes with others.

Bolletje

Bolletje lists Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as crumbly varieties, rather than confirmed large sharing packs.

  • These varieties are worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a crumbly egg cake.
  • Bolletje lists eggs, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients in these varieties. If you’re sharing, also check the pack size.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes in its range.

  • You can include the pack in your comparison of egg cakes.
  • Check how many cakes are in the pack and, if it matters to your choice, check the ingredients too.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack of egg cakes is handy for sharing with training partners?

Choose based on how many individual cakes you need, not just the pack weight. ALDI lists 12 Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes per pack, while Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes. Jumbo also has 10 mini egg cakes if you want to hand out smaller portions.

Can an egg cake replace my pre-workout meal?

Don’t assume that an egg cake as a snack will replace a full meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal with around 500 ml of fluid about 2 to 3 hours before exercise; consider an egg cake alongside whatever else you’re eating.

What should I check if I have an allergy before sharing egg cakes?

Read the current label on the exact pack you’re going to use. For Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists eggs, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients; don’t assume other varieties or brands have the same ingredients.

How should I take egg cakes with me to my next workout?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and protect the cakes from getting squashed in your gym bag. Jumbo says to store its wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light; a sturdy, sealable container can help keep them intact while you’re travelling.