Which packaging suits you?

If you want to take one cake with you

If you want to enjoy one egg cake without opening a shared pack, look for the words ‘individually wrapped’. Albert Heijn states that this is the case for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje.

If you want to share a pack

A shared pack could be a good choice for serving at the table or enjoying over several occasions. Albert Heijn lists twelve 30 g portions for its standard AH Eierkoeken and eight cakes for AH Mini eierkoeken.

If you’re looking for a gluten-free egg cake

Don’t assume it has the same properties as a standard egg cake. Jumbo describes the pack of two egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free; check the label for other ingredients and allergens too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to keep one cake separate or share a pack. Then check the size and any requirements you have regarding ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Individual wrapping Check that the packaging explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’; ‘mini’ doesn’t mean each cake has its own wrapper. I want to take one cake during drinks and leave the rest unopened. Around 50% of consumers prioritise individual wrapping.
Quantity and size Compare the number of cakes and the weight per cake, for example between a standard pack and a mini pack. If I’m putting cakes on the table or plan to use the pack later, the quantity needs to suit me. This is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for your chosen variety, including the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements. I need a gluten-free option or have to avoid other ingredients; the product name alone isn’t enough. Around 20% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means individually wrapped

    Small cakes may come together in one pack. If so, you’ll still have to open the shared pack to take one cake.

    Look for an explicit statement that each cake is individually wrapped; don’t assume this from the size or number of cakes.

  • Comparing nutrition per cake without checking the weight

    Albert Heijn lists 30 g portions for its standard AH Eierkoeken. According to Jumbo, the ten Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje weigh 155 g in total. This means that the figures per cake aren’t based on the same weight.

    Check the weight per cake and compare nutrition per 100 g when looking at products side by side.

  • Confusing gluten-free with free from all allergens

    A gluten-free egg cake may still contain other allergens. For the Gluten Free Bakery Holland variety mentioned here, egg, milk and soya are also relevant.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming a product page reflects the range permanently

    A variety you looked at before may no longer be available the next time you shop. Albert Heijn’s product page states that its wholemeal egg cakes have been discontinued.

    Check the current product listing before relying on a specific variety, and read the label when you buy it.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are an option if you want to take one cake with you: Albert Heijn states that they’re individually wrapped.

  • Jumbo lists ten cakes in a 155 g pack.
  • This light, crumbly variety has a milk coating and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid milk, wheat, egg or soya; check the other allergen information too.

Albert Heijn

The AH own-brand range includes a standard pack of egg cakes and a mini variety for anyone looking to share a pack.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the standard pack contains twelve 30 g portions, while the mini variety contains eight cakes.
  • The word ‘mini’ doesn’t mean the cakes are individually wrapped. Check the allergen information on the label for both varieties.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s egg cake range includes standard, mini and wholemeal varieties to compare.

  • The range offers a choice of egg cake sizes and types.
  • Check the packaging and allergens for each variety; being listed in the range doesn’t tell you whether a cake is individually wrapped.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes the pack of two egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free.

  • The gluten-free claim is stated for this specific variety.
  • Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens; check the packaging for information about egg, milk and soya, among others.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a retail pack containing twelve cakes, with a total weight of 360 g.

  • The stated quantity makes this a pack to share or enjoy over several occasions.
  • Check the packaging to see whether the cakes are individually wrapped and which ingredients and allergens apply to this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Which egg cake can I take with me if I only want to eat one?

Choose an egg cake that’s explicitly labelled as individually wrapped. Albert Heijn states that this is the case for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje; you can’t tell from the name whether a mini pack contains individually wrapped cakes.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal a shared pack securely after use. For its standard and mini egg cakes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.

Are standard or gluten-free egg cakes also free from other allergens?

No, you can’t tell from the words ‘egg cake’ or ‘gluten-free’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. So check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety; even a gluten-free egg cake may contain egg, milk or soya, for example.