Who is this comparison for?

Anyone buying for a group

If you’re putting out egg cakes for a birthday, team get-together or family, you can work out how many packs you need from the pack size. Jumbo lists 10 per standard pack, while ALDI and Lidl each list 12.

Anyone who needs to check the label

If someone has an allergy or a specific ingredient preference, the label on the pack you buy is what matters. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.

What should you look for in a multipack?

Before your get-together, decide how many portions you want to put out, then choose the variety and check which label information matters to your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of portions Count the egg cakes in each pack and work out how many packs you need. Jumbo lists 10 per standard pack; ALDI and Lidl list 12. If I’m shopping for a group, I want to know there’ll be an egg cake for everyone. Around 50% of consumers put the number of portions first.
Label information Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy; Albert Heijn says online product information can change. If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or ingredient preference, I need to be able to rely on the information on the packaging. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.
Variety Check whether the pack contains standard, wholemeal or crisp egg cakes with a milk coating, and compare the net weight too. If I want to offer a different flavour or texture, the variety matters more than just the number of pieces. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Treating Bolletje Brosse as a standard multipack

    Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse with a milk coating as a pack of 10, weighing 155 g. This is a different variety and has a lower total weight than Jumbo’s and ALDI’s standard packs, which weigh 300 g and 360 g respectively.

    Choose this variety specifically for its crisp texture and milk coating. Don’t use the number of pieces as your only guide to how much to buy.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Albert Heijn says that online ingredient and allergy information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of checking the allergen information on food labels.

    If someone has an allergy, check the label on every pack you actually buy before serving the egg cakes.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Egg Cakes.

  • An option to consider when adding a pack of egg cakes to your shopping.
  • Albert Heijn warns that online ingredient, nutritional and allergy information can change, so check the current pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10, weighing 300 g, as well as a separate 300 g wholemeal variety.

  • The two varieties let you decide whether a wholemeal option is right for your group.
  • Check the pack size and label for your chosen variety separately.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The number of pieces and net weight help you plan how much to buy for a group.
  • Check whether this pack is available at your chosen shop before you buy.

Lidl

Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes.

  • The listed pack size is useful for working out how many packs you’ll need.
  • Check the current pack for its net weight, ingredients and allergens.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Egg Cakes with Milk Coating in packs of 10, weighing 155 g.

  • Their crisp texture and milk coating make these a different option from standard egg cakes.
  • When planning how much to buy, compare more than just the number of pieces: the total weight differs from the standard packs listed above.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I buy for a group?

Start with the number of individual portions you need, then work out how many packs to buy. Jumbo lists standard packs of 10, while ALDI and Lidl list packs of 12. Remember to include any portions you’d like to save for later.

Should I check the allergens on the pack itself?

Yes. If someone has an allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging you actually buy. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of checking the allergen information on the label.

How should I store egg cakes bought for later?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging of your chosen egg cakes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. After the best-before date, look, smell and taste the product before deciding whether to use it.