Which option is right for you?

Host who wants to hand out cakes one at a time

If you don’t want to open all the cakes at once, look for an explicit statement that they’re individually wrapped. Jumbo says this about Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

Shopper putting together a supply for match night

If you’re catering for several people, the number of cakes and their size matter. Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes; ALDI states that Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken comes in a pack of 12 and weighs 360 g.

Shopper who needs to check ingredients or allergens

Read the label on the exact variety you’ve chosen before serving it to guests. For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether each guest needs a sealed cake. Then compare the pack size, format and label for the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Handing them out individually Look for ‘individually wrapped’ on the pack or in the product description for the exact variety. Jumbo says this about Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel. I want to give guests a cake without opening the rest straight away; individual portions are the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Pack size and format Compare the number of cakes and their size. Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes; ALDI states that Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken comes in a pack of 12 and weighs 360 g. I want enough cakes in a suitable size for my group. Around 21% of consumers give this stocking-up choice top priority.
Allergens and labelling Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. For its Brosse Eierkoek varieties, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya. If I’m serving cakes to guests with allergies or dietary restrictions, I need to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen; this is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Nutritional values For your chosen variety, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, including sugars, fats and fibre. Don’t assume what the values are based on the words ‘mini’ or ‘wholemeal’ in the name. I want to know how the nutritional make-up of my chosen portion compares with other varieties. This comparison matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes when buying egg cakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped cakes

    The number of cakes in a box doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. Jumbo explicitly describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as ‘individually wrapped’.

    If you need sealed portions for your match night, check that this is stated for the variety you want to buy.

  • Assuming an individual wrapper makes a cake suitable for someone with an allergy

    Individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients. For its Brosse Eierkoek varieties, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.

    Read the current allergen information on the pack before serving the cakes to guests.

  • Judging nutritional value by the product name

    ‘Mini’ describes the size and ‘wholemeal’ describes the variety; neither is a substitute for the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen.

    If the nutritional make-up matters to you, compare the information per 100 g and per serving.

Brands worth comparing

These brands give you a starting point for comparing egg cakes and packaging formats. Always check the details for each variety.

Bolletje

Worth considering if individual wrapping is important: Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped.

  • Jumbo explicitly states the packaging format for the cinnamon variety.
  • For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya; check the current pack.

Jumbo

A supermarket own-brand option for comparing regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes by pack size and format.

  • Jumbo lists several egg cake varieties in its range.
  • Don’t assume these own-brand varieties have individual wrappers unless this is stated for the one you’ve chosen.

Albert Heijn

An own-brand option if you want to compare regular egg cakes with other varieties.

  • Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Eierkoeken.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging because product information can change; check the packaging format on the pack you’ve chosen too.

Heerlijck Banket

An ALDI own-brand option if you’re comparing free-range egg cakes by pack size.

  • ALDI states that Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken comes in a pack of 12 and weighs 360 g.
  • Check the pack for individual wrapping if you want to hand out sealed portions.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if egg cakes are individually wrapped?

Check whether the exact variety is described as ‘individually wrapped’ on the pack or in the product description. Jumbo says this about Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel; a statement giving only the number of cakes isn’t enough to assume there are individual wrappers.

Which allergens does Bolletje list for Brosse Eierkoek?

For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the variety you plan to serve.

How should I store egg cakes until the match?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your egg cakes. Jumbo advises storing its regular egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light; if you’ve chosen individually wrapped cakes for that reason, keep them sealed until you hand them out.

Why should I check the pack if I’ve already read the product information online?

The current pack gives you the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ll actually be serving. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so compare the online description with the packaging, especially if guests need to avoid certain ingredients.