Who are multipacks useful for?

Planning lunches for several days

If you’re filling several lunchboxes or sharing egg cakes at home, you can choose a pack size that suits your planned lunches. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while ALDI offers a pack of 12.

Portion-conscious snackers on the go

A smaller egg cake may be a good fit for what you want to take in your bag or lunchbox. According to Jumbo, its Mini Egg Cakes contain 10 portions of 25 g; check the nutritional information per portion when comparing varieties.

Shoppers who check the label

If fibre, sugars or allergens influence your choice, compare the nutritional information and ingredients of each variety. If you avoid gluten, check that the current packaging explicitly states that the product is gluten-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by working out how many lunches you’re buying for. Then compare the weight per egg cake and the nutritional information. If you have allergies or avoid gluten, checking the current packaging matters more than choosing a particular pack size.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of egg cakes Count how many you need and check the best-before date. I want to fill several lunchboxes or share at home without buying more egg cakes than we’ll use. Having enough in the pack is a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Portion size Compare the weight of each egg cake and the nutritional information per portion. I’m looking for a small, clearly portioned egg cake to take in my bag. A suitable portion to take with you is a priority for around 30% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugars, among other things, on the same basis: per 100 g and per portion. If I’m considering a wholemeal variety, I want to look beyond the word ‘wholemeal’. Nutritional values are the most important factor for around 20% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; if you avoid gluten, check for a gluten-free label. I need to be able to check that the egg cakes I choose are suitable for me and don’t contain ingredients I avoid. For around 10% of consumers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of egg cakes

    Not all packs of 10 weigh the same: Jumbo lists 250 g for its mini egg cakes and 300 g for a pack of regular egg cakes.

    As well as counting the egg cakes, check the total weight and the amount per egg cake so you know what portions you’ll be taking with you.

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ tells you everything about the nutrition

    Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, but also 10.1 g of sugars per 30 g portion. One detail doesn’t tell you the whole nutritional story.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional values of different varieties per 100 g and per portion.

  • Guessing allergens from the name or appearance

    Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients of its Brosse Eierkoek. The name of an egg cake doesn’t tell you which allergens that particular variety contains.

    Read the current label on the pack you’ve chosen, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Buying more than you’ll use for your lunches

    A larger pack is most practical when the number of egg cakes matches your planned lunches.

    Before buying, check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging.

    Egg cakes you don’t use in time may go to waste.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a 300 g wholemeal variety.

  • The different pack sizes make it possible to compare the number of egg cakes, weight and nutritional information.
  • Check the portion size and allergens for each variety on the current packaging.

Heerlijck Banket

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

  • The number in the pack may suit several lunchboxes or sharing.
  • Before buying, check that the pack is available and that you’ll use the egg cakes in time.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating and a cinnamon variety, both in packs of 10 weighing 155 g.

  • These varieties offer a different flavour and texture from a regular egg cake.
  • Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya for its Brosse Eierkoek and cinnamon variety; check the label of the variety you choose.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland in its gluten-free range, in a pack of 2 weighing 100 g.

  • The pack of 2 gives you a smaller size to compare with the multipacks.
  • If you avoid gluten, check for an explicit gluten-free label and look for other allergens on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Which size of egg cakes is best for several lunchboxes?

Choose a pack with enough egg cakes for your planned lunches, while keeping an eye on the best-before date. Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI offers a pack of 12; compare the weight per egg cake too.

Does ‘wholemeal’ tell you enough about the nutritional value?

No, check the other values on the label too. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g and 10.1 g of sugars per 30 g portion for its wholemeal egg cakes. Use the same basis when comparing varieties.

Can I rely on the product name for allergen information?

No, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo lists wheat, egg, milk and soya for its mini egg cakes. If you avoid gluten, you should also check for an explicit gluten-free label.

How should I store egg cakes for lunch on the go?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your own pack. Jumbo says to store the products described in a cool, dry place away from light, but the information on the packaging of your variety is what matters when planning your lunches.