Those shopping for a small group
Want to fill a sharing platter with one pack. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and ALDI list egg cake packs of 10 or 12; how many you need also depends on the other snacks on the table.
Who are the different options for?
Those comparing ingredients
Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety, or compare the nutritional information. The products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje do not have the same ingredients.
Those serving individual portions
Look for cakes that are individually wrapped. Bolletje Crisp Cinnamon Egg Cake is one example, but it has a crisp texture rather than the soft texture of an ordinary egg cake.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many cakes you want to serve, then compare the type, packaging and label of the varieties you are considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Number of cakes | Count the cakes in each pack and take the other snacks into account. | If several guests will be eating, I want to know whether one pack will provide enough cakes for the platter. Around 40% of consumers put having enough portions first. |
| Pack size and leftovers | Compare the number of cakes and the weight; check how to reseal and store an opened pack. | When there are other snacks too, I don’t want to open extra packs of cakes that will be left uneaten. For around 30% of consumers, minimising leftovers is their main concern. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information on the pack you choose; compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If the ingredients matter to my group, I need to be able to check the exact variety before serving it. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Serving individually | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and whether the texture suits what you want to serve. | For a platter of individual portions, I don’t want to have to hand out cakes from an opened pack. Around 10% of consumers give serving convenience the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a ‘sharing bag’ always contains the same number
The name doesn’t tell you how many cakes are inside. Jumbo, for example, lists 10 cakes in a standard pack, while Albert Heijn and ALDI also offer packs of 12.
Check the number of cakes and the pack weight before you buy, and choose a quantity to suit your group.
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Treating crisp and soft egg cakes as the same
Bolletje Crisp Cinnamon Egg Cake is a different variety from an ordinary soft egg cake, including in its ingredients and nutritional values.
Choose this variety if you specifically want to serve individually wrapped crisp cakes, and read the label on the particular pack.
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Relying on an old product page for allergen information
Ingredient information can change. An earlier description is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you are actually serving.
Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging.
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Opening a large pack without a plan for leftovers
If you don’t eat all the cakes, an opened pack may lose quality.
Buy according to how much you expect to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Egg Cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12 portions.
- The stated number of portions makes it easy to compare one pack with the size of platter you have planned.
- This variety contains egg, wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; check the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists ordinary, mini and wholemeal egg cakes as separate varieties.
- According to Jumbo, the standard pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 300 g; the wholemeal variety lists 10 portions in a 300 g pack.
- According to Jumbo, the wholemeal variety contains wheat, egg, milk, soya and oats, among other ingredients. Check the nutritional information and allergens for each variety.
Bolletje
Bolletje Crisp Cinnamon Egg Cake is a crisp variety, with 10 individually wrapped cakes in a 155 g pack, according to Jumbo’s product information.
- The individual wrapping makes these cakes convenient to hand out.
- These are not ordinary soft egg cakes; the listed allergens include egg, milk, wheat and soya.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a 12-piece, 360 g pack.
- The stated number of cakes is useful when planning a sharing platter.
- Check the current packaging and ingredients in store before choosing this variety for your guests.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl lists Sondey Egg Cakes in a 12-piece, 360 g pack, available in store only.
- The stated number of cakes helps you decide whether one pack will suit your group.
- Check availability at your chosen store and read the current label there.
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes are there in a pack for sharing?
It varies by pack: Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a standard pack, while Albert Heijn and ALDI offer packs of 12. Decide how many to put on the table based on your guests and the other snacks.
How should I store leftover egg cakes?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack. For unopened packs, follow the instructions on the label.
Can I serve egg cakes to someone with an allergy?
You can only assess this for the exact variety by checking its current packaging. The products described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje list different allergens, including egg and cereals containing gluten; before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you bought.
What should I look for when choosing a wholemeal egg cake?
Check the nutritional information for the specific wholemeal variety rather than relying on the name alone. Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fibre and 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes; if these figures matter to your choice, compare them with another variety on the same basis.