For an Oranje match night, first choose a pack with enough egg cakes for your group. Compare the total weight too, as packs containing the same number of cakes can vary considerably in weight. Jumbo lists its regular egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g, while ALDI lists its free-range egg cakes as 12 pieces/360 g. If ingredients or allergens are a deciding factor, check the label on the specific product you choose.
You want to know how many egg cakes you can serve and whether one pack will be enough alongside any other snacks. Jumbo lists 10 pieces/300 g for its regular egg cakes; ALDI lists 12 pieces/360 g for its free-range egg cakes.
You look beyond the number of pieces, as cakes from different packs may not weigh the same. Jumbo lists Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as 10 pieces/155 g, compared with 10 pieces/300 g for Jumbo’s regular egg cakes.
You may be looking for a wholemeal or gluten-free option, or need to take allergens into account. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve.
Work out how many people will be sharing, then consider whether a particular recipe or ingredient requirement narrows down your options. The number of pieces and the total weight can then help you compare the remaining packs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Check the number of pieces and the net weight; factor in any other snacks when making your choice. | If I want to be able to offer everyone an egg cake, the pack needs to suit the size of the group. Around 46% of consumers say having enough portions is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you choose; check that any gluten-free claim appears on the product itself. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which option is suitable before serving it. For around 36% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Type of egg cake | Choose between regular, wholemeal and soft cakes with a milk coating; if you’re comparing different varieties, check the total weight too. | If I’m looking for a different flavour or texture, the type of cake may matter more than buying a large sharing pack. This is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Ten cakes don’t always add up to the same amount. Jumbo lists its regular egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g, but Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as 10 pieces/155 g.
Check both the number of pieces and the net weight on each pack before deciding how many to serve your group.
Jumbo lists barley, eggs, gluten, milk, oats, soya and wheat among the allergens in its Wholemeal Egg Cakes. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the specific pack before offering it to a guest.
Albert Heijn says that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. A description you read previously may therefore not match the pack you buy.
Check the label on the egg cakes you’ve bought just before serving, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients.
According to Jumbo, the 10-piece pack of Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating weighs 155 g in total, compared with 300 g for 10 regular Jumbo egg cakes.
Choose based on how much you need for your group, not just because both packs contain ten cakes.
Jumbo’s range includes regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
This ALDI own-label brand lists free-range egg cakes as a regular option for sharing.
Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are a different product from regular egg cakes.
The Albert Heijn range includes regular and wholemeal egg cakes.
Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes.
Start with the number of people sharing and consider whether you’ll also be serving other snacks. Jumbo lists its regular egg cakes as 10 pieces/300 g; ALDI lists its free-range egg cakes as 12 pieces/360 g. Use the number of pieces to plan how to share them and the weight to compare pack sizes.
No, wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free. Jumbo lists barley, gluten, oats and wheat among the allergens in its Wholemeal Egg Cakes. If you’re buying for someone with a dietary requirement or allergy, always check the label on the product you choose.
Read the ingredients list on the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens from the group of 14 regulated allergens must be clearly identifiable in the list. Also check for any warnings on the product you’re actually serving.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before date on the pack. Jumbo advises storing its regular egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light and checking the best-before date on the pack.
You can’t tell from the product name alone: portion sizes and nutritional values vary by product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives figures of 230 kcal and 28.6 g of sugars for an extra-large 75 g egg cake, and notes that values can vary by brand. So compare the nutritional information on the pack per 100 g and per portion.
