Hosting several people
For coffee and cake, a treat or a shared baking session at home, you’ll want to know how many individual egg cakes you can serve. So compare both the number of pieces and the total weight.
Who should think carefully about pack size?
Comparing different varieties
If you’re considering a wholemeal egg cake, look beyond the product name and check the ingredients, fibre, sugars and serving size on the pack.
Shopping with an allergen requirement in mind
If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens or requires a gluten-free option, the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging should guide your choice.
What should you look for when choosing egg cakes for a group?
First decide how many individual cakes you want to serve. Then compare the weight of the packs and check that your chosen variety suits your guests’ needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should bear this in mind? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces | Count the individual egg cakes and make sure there are enough for your guests. | When I’m hosting several people for coffee and cake, I want everyone to be able to take their own egg cake. For around 36% of consumers, the number of pieces matters most. |
| Total weight | If the packs contain the same number of pieces, compare their total weight. | If I’m buying ten pieces, I want to know how much product the pack contains altogether. Total weight is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Variety and nutritional information | Check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per serving for the variety you’re considering. | If I’m thinking of choosing a wholemeal variety, I want to compare its ingredients with those of a standard egg cake. This is the most important consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. | If a guest has an allergen requirement, I want to be able to check the label before serving. This is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming all packs of ten are the same size
Jumbo lists its standard egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g. The Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating listed by Jumbo also contain 10 pieces, but weigh 155 g altogether.
Count the pieces you need for your guests and compare the total weight too. Choose a crisp variety for that particular texture, not just because of the number of pieces.
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Treating online allergen information as definitive
Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. So a product page you viewed earlier may not match the pack you’re serving.
Read the physical packaging before buying, and check it again before serving if a guest has an allergen requirement.
Brands to compare
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 pieces/300 g, as well as wholemeal and gluten-free varieties.
- You can choose between a standard pack and varieties with different product characteristics.
- The gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland listed by Jumbo contains 2 pieces/100 g, so check that the quantity will suit your group.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes as a standard pack of 12 pieces/360 g.
- The listed quantity of twelve pieces is useful when you’re looking for individual cakes to serve to several guests.
- This quantity applies to this particular pack, so check the variety and pack size on the label when buying.
Bolletje
Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating offer a crisp alternative to standard egg cakes. The pack listed by Jumbo contains 10 pieces/155 g.
- Their crisp texture and milk coating make them a different option if those are the features you’re looking for.
- According to Bolletje, the crisp varieties mentioned contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya. Always check the label on your chosen pack before serving your guests.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own standard and wholemeal egg cakes, so you can compare the varieties in its range.
- The different product varieties let you compare ingredients and nutritional information side by side.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in a pack of egg cakes to share?
First check the number of pieces, then the total weight. ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes as 12 pieces/360 g, while Jumbo lists its standard egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g. The right pack depends on the number of guests and the variety you want.
Do ten egg cakes always add up to the same amount?
No, the total weight can vary. Jumbo lists its standard egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g and Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as 10 pieces/155 g.
How do I choose egg cakes for a guest with an allergen requirement?
Check the current packaging for the specific variety before buying and serving. Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
What does ‘wholemeal’ mean on an egg cake?
‘Wholemeal’ tells you which variety you’re looking at, but not how its nutritional values compare with those of a standard egg cake. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list wholemeal varieties; compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the current packaging before choosing.