Which packaging works best for you?

Commuters without a lunchbox

Want to take one egg cake with you without putting an opened pack in your bag? Look for an explicit ‘individually wrapped’ label, as Jumbo does for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating.

Stocking up for several lunches

If you can divide the portions at home, the number of cakes, pack weight and type of egg cake are more important when choosing. Compare the nutritional information for different products on the same basis, per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

Do you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, or are you looking for a gluten-free option? Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Having its own wrapper doesn’t tell you anything about these.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need one sealed portion or can divide the pack yourself. Then compare the exact product for its ingredients, nutritional information and type of egg cake.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Taking a sealed portion with you Look for ‘individually wrapped’ on the exact product. The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t prove that each one has its own wrapper. If I want to take one egg cake loose in my bag, I don’t want to need an opened pack. For around 40% of consumers, an individually wrapped portion is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack. When the ingredients are the deciding factor for me, I need to be able to assess the exact product. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label comes first.
Stocking up and dividing portions yourself Compare the pack weight and number of cakes. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the packaging. I use one pack for several lunches and can divide the cakes myself. For around 20% of consumers, this is their main reason for buying.
Flavour and texture Think about whether you want a regular or crisp egg cake, and whether you’d prefer one with a coating or added flavour. If I’d rather choose a particular texture or flavour, having an individual wrapper isn’t my first priority. This is the main consideration for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the number of cakes with individual wrapping

    A pack of 10 or 12 egg cakes doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped cakes. Jumbo explicitly labels Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as ‘individually wrapped’.

    If you want to take a sealed cake with you without extra packaging, check for this on the exact product.

  • Treating a crisp egg cake with a coating like a regular egg cake

    Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are a different variety from regular egg cakes. According to Bolletje’s product information, the Crisp range includes ingredients such as egg, milk, soya and wheat.

    Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Comparing nutritional values per cake only

    When cakes come in different sizes, a value per cake doesn’t let you compare them on the same basis.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then look at the portion you’ll be taking with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends the same basis when comparing products.

  • Assuming the use-by date applies in the same way after opening

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the use-by date applies while the packaging remains unopened.

    Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack and check that the egg cake still looks and smells fine before eating it.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Bolletje

Jumbo explicitly says that Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are individually wrapped.

  • Jumbo lists this product as 10 cakes weighing 155 g in total.
  • The crisp variety with milk coating has different ingredients from a regular egg cake. Check the allergens on the latest pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-label range includes regular and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • These varieties give you options if you want to divide portions at home.
  • If you want to take each cake with you individually, check whether the pack you choose says ‘individually wrapped’.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several varieties of egg cake, including a product called AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes 2-pack.

  • You can search specifically for the type of egg cake you want.
  • For the exact product, check both whether each cake is individually wrapped and the latest ingredients and allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl lists Sondey Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The pack size is clear if you’re planning several lunches.
  • If you need to take them with you individually, check the pack to see whether the cakes are wrapped separately.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

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

  • ALDI specifies that this variety is made with free-range eggs.
  • Check the latest pack for information on individual wrapping and the full product label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an individually wrapped egg cake suitable if I need to watch out for allergens?

An individual wrapper doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients or allergens in an egg cake. Bolletje’s product information lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat in its Crisp Egg Cake range. Always read the label on the exact product.

Will an egg cake in its own wrapper always stay fresh?

An individual wrapper doesn’t guarantee an unlimited shelf life. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the use-by date applies while the packaging is unopened. Follow the storage advice too, and check that the wrapper is intact.

Can I keep Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating in a warm bag?

Keep this variety away from heat. Jumbo gives this storage advice for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating; also follow the instructions on the latest pack.

How do I compare a small egg cake with a larger multipack?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider the portion size, pack weight and number of cakes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products on the same basis, so a value per cake doesn’t determine the whole comparison.