Who is this relevant to?

People stocking a self-service area

Do you manage a pantry, reception area or meeting table where colleagues can help themselves? If so, check whether each portion has its own wrapper for the exact egg cake variety you’re considering.

People managing shared office supplies

If a team will share an opened pack, the number of cakes, the weight and how quickly the stock is likely to run out are useful points to compare.

People who need to check allergens

Do you need to consider colleagues or visitors who avoid certain ingredients? Base your choice on the current label of the variety supplied, not just its product name.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether each egg cake needs to be easy to pick up individually. Then compare pack sizes and check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should consider this?
Self-service and individual wrapping Look for ‘individually wrapped’ on the exact variety, or check the inner packaging. The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether they’re wrapped separately. If colleagues are helping themselves, I don’t want the remaining portions sitting in an opened pack. Individual portions are the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Pack size and stock levels Compare the number of egg cakes and the net weight of the packs you’re considering with your team’s expected consumption. If a team gets through a pack quickly, I mainly want to know how many portions I’ll have in stock. Around 30% of consumers prioritise stock planning.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging supplied; also check the storage advice. If I need to consider a specific allergy or dietary requirement, the variety I choose needs to be suitable. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack means individual wrapping

    A pack of 10 or 12 describes how many cakes are inside, not whether each one has its own wrapper. A multipack may therefore be unsuitable for a self-service area where you want to put out individual portions.

    Check whether the exact variety is described as ‘individually wrapped’, or look at the inner packaging before buying a larger quantity.

  • Assuming an individual wrapper means it’s suitable for a particular diet

    Individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients in an egg cake. Even individually wrapped varieties need to be checked for allergens that are relevant to your colleagues or visitors.

    Read the current label on the packaging supplied, including the ingredients and any warnings.

  • Overlooking packaging waste

    Individually wrapped portions create waste from the separate wrappers. This is something to weigh up alongside the convenience of helping yourself.

    Discuss in advance whether individual portions are needed and how you’ll collect the wrappers and outer packaging at the office.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information can change. A description you viewed previously is no substitute for checking the label on a later delivery.

    Check the variety, pack size and label information again whenever you reorder.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Bolletje

Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje as a pack of 10, weighing 155 g, with each egg cake individually wrapped.

  • The confirmed individual wrapping makes these suitable for serving one portion at a time in a self-service area.
  • Separate wrappers mean extra packaging; check the label for this variety if you need to meet specific dietary requirements.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists several egg cake formats under its own brand, including a pack of 10, a pack of 10 mini egg cakes and 300 g of wholemeal egg cakes.

  • The different formats give you options when planning stock levels.
  • Check the inner packaging if separate wrappers are important; the pack size alone doesn’t confirm this.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other products, AH Brabantse eierkoeken in a pack of 3 and AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken in a pack of 2.

  • The variety labelled gluten-free offers a separate option if that feature is needed.
  • For the variety supplied, check both the inner packaging and the full ingredients and allergen information.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The stated number of cakes and weight help when planning shared stock.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose for individual wrappers and allergen information.

Sondey bij Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Eierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g, for in-store sale.

  • The pack size helps you work out how many packs you’ll need.
  • Check in store whether each egg cake is individually wrapped and read the current label.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Are egg cakes in packs of 10 or 12 individually wrapped?

Not necessarily: the number of cakes only tells you how many are in the pack. Jumbo states that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are ‘individually wrapped’; check for this wording or look at the inner packaging for every other variety.

Why should I check the label again when I reorder?

Ingredients and allergen information can change. So check the packaging you actually receive. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label.

Is a gluten-free egg cake suitable for everyone with a food allergy?

No. The term ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about other allergens. Check the full ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the chosen packaging for the person concerned.

How should I store individually wrapped egg cakes at the office?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variety you choose. For Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje, the stated advice is ‘protect from heat’, so keep your stock away from heat sources.