Who are these packs for?

Sharing or shopping for the family

You’re looking for several identical egg cakes to share or spread across a few lunch occasions. Jumbo lists a pack of 10; ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in packs of 12.

Planning lunchboxes

You’re mainly thinking about the size of each egg cake. Jumbo lists mini egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 250 g; compare their size with what you want to put in your lunchbox.

Shopping for specific ingredients

You want to check exactly which ingredients and allergens are in the variant you’ve chosen. Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s egg cakes as gluten-free, but also lists egg, milk and soya, and notes that they may contain nuts and sesame.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many cakes you need and what size suits you. Then check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information that matter to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of cakes Compare the number of cakes with how you plan to use them, and check the total weight too. Check the best-before date if you plan to use the pack over several occasions. I want enough identical egg cakes to share or use in a recipe, without having too many left over. That’s why having enough cakes is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Size of each cake Check whether the pack contains regular or mini egg cakes, and whether the size suits your lunchbox or recipe. For a lunchbox, I’d rather have a smaller cake than a regular egg cake. A suitable portion size is the most important factor for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current pack for ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g or per serving. If I’m buying for someone with specific ingredient requirements, the variant itself needs to be suitable. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Ten regular egg cakes aren’t the same size as ten mini egg cakes: Jumbo lists those packs as weighing 300 g and 250 g respectively.

    Check both the number of cakes and the total weight, then choose the size you actually want to serve or use.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s egg cakes, which Jumbo describes as gluten-free, also list egg, milk and soya; they may also contain nuts and sesame.

    Check all allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming every multipack will work for the same baking recipe

    A mini egg cake and a crumbly egg cake with a milk coating differ in size or style from a regular egg cake. This can matter if your recipe calls for a specific number of whole cakes.

    Follow the recipe and check the number and size of cakes you need, as well as any flavour coatings, before you buy. Don’t assume that general oven instructions apply to packaged egg cakes.

  • Relying only on an older product description

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change when a product is updated.

    Check the label on the pack when you buy it, especially if ingredients, allergens or the best-before date are important to your choice.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes in a range of pack sizes.

  • The listed packs include a choice of 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g or 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g.
  • To find the right size, compare not just the number of cakes but also the weight and variant.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The stated number of cakes makes it easy to compare the pack with the number of portions you’re planning.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredient and allergen information.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Crumbly Egg Cakes with Milk Coating as a pack of 10 weighing 155 g.

  • The crumbly texture and milk coating give these cakes a different taste and texture from a regular egg cake.
  • Check that this style suits your recipe. Bolletje lists its cinnamon variant as a promotional product, so don’t treat it as a permanent replacement for the milk-coated variant.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s egg cakes as gluten-free and lists a pack of 2 weighing 100 g.

  • The product description specifies that this particular variant is gluten-free.
  • The product lists egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame. Two cakes also make a small pack for sharing.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range of egg cakes includes regular, mini, wholemeal and Brabant-style varieties.

  • The different product types give you options to compare size and style.
  • Check the current number of cakes, weight and label on your chosen pack; Albert Heijn warns that product information may change.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack is best for sharing or filling several lunchboxes?

Start by choosing a suitable number of cakes, then compare their size and weight. Jumbo lists regular and mini egg cakes in packs of 10; ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in packs of 12. Check the best-before date if you won’t use them all at once.

Are mini egg cakes always more convenient for lunchboxes?

Mini egg cakes are a good option if you’re looking for a smaller portion. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total. If you’d rather take a larger cake with you or need one for a recipe, compare the regular variant too.

How do I compare the nutritional information for wholemeal egg cakes?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, or use the same serving size for both products. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g and 1.2 g of fibre per 30 g serving for its wholemeal egg cakes. Check the current label for other nutritional values and allergen information too; the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you everything.

Does gluten-free mean an egg cake is free from other allergens?

No. Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s egg cakes, which Jumbo describes as gluten-free, list egg, milk and soya, and may also contain nuts and sesame. Check the full allergen information on the pack of the exact variant you’re buying.