If you’re sharing egg cakes with a small group
If you’re putting regular egg cakes on a platter for New Year’s Eve, count how many individual portions you’ll need. ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland both list packs of 12.
Who are these packs suitable for?
If you want to compare pack sizes
As well as the number of pieces, check the net weight. For example, Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g in total, and 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total.
If you’re checking portions and ingredients
Mini egg cakes and crisp varieties offer a different portion size or flavour from regular egg cakes. If ingredients or allergens matter to your guests, check the pack you’re actually buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before serving egg cakes to share on New Year’s Eve, decide how many you want and what size. Then check the pack contents and, where needed, the ingredients on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough regular egg cakes | Count the pieces and check that they’re regular egg cakes. | If I’m putting a platter out for several guests to help themselves, I want enough individual regular cakes. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough portions to share. |
| Pack contents | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight of each pack. | If two packs contain the same number of cakes, I want to know whether the total quantity is the same too. Around 33% of consumers give comparing pack contents top priority. |
| Portion size and ingredients | Check whether they’re mini cakes or a flavoured variety, and read the current ingredient and allergen information on the label. | I want to serve smaller cakes or take account of ingredients that matter to my guests. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size or ingredients. |
Common choices to think carefully about
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Comparing only the number of pieces
Ten egg cakes don’t always add up to the same quantity: Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g and 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g. Jumbo also lists a crisp Bolletje variety containing 10 pieces and weighing 155 g.
Use the number of pieces to plan portions and the net weight to compare the total quantity. Make sure you’re comparing the same type of egg cake too.
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Treating a flavoured variety as a regular egg cake
A crisp egg cake with a milk coating is a different product from a regular egg cake. Bolletje also describes a crisp cinnamon variety, so don’t assume both descriptions refer to the same variety without checking the label.
Choose a variety based on the flavour and texture you’re looking for, and check the ingredients on the specific pack before serving it to guests.
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Relying on an old product page for allergen information
Albert Heijn points out that ingredient and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be declared on the labels of prepacked foods.
If someone has a food allergy, read the current label on the pack you’re buying. An earlier online listing isn’t a substitute.
Brands and own-label options at a glance
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, and mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g.
- These two options let you choose between regular and smaller egg cakes.
- Here, the same number of pieces doesn’t mean the same net weight.
Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The stated number of pieces makes it easy to factor the pack into your portion planning.
- Check the current pack label for ingredient and allergen information.
Lidl
Lidl Nederland lists a pack of 12 egg cakes.
- The number of pieces is useful if you want to work out in advance how many cakes you can serve.
- Check the net weight on the pack if you want to compare the total quantity with another pack.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes a crisp cinnamon egg cake. Jumbo lists a Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating variety in a pack of 10 weighing 155 g.
- A crisp variety offers a different texture from the regular egg cakes in this overview.
- Check the flavour, ingredients and allergens of your chosen variety separately; don’t assume the products have the same ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I check the label on egg cakes I’m serving to guests?
Yes, especially if a guest has a food allergy. Albert Heijn points out that product information can change, so check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying.
How should I store a pack of egg cakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the label of the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo says its regular egg cakes should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light, and that the best-before date is printed on the side of the pack.