Office manager who wants to put out individual portions
Wants colleagues to be able to take a cake for themselves. A clear portion size and, where needed, an individual wrapper matter more than simply the number of cakes in the pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Colleague who restocks the tin
Checks how many cakes are in a pack, the portion size and the best-before date, so the stock suits how the cakes are used in the office.
Colleague who compares nutritional information
Wants to check fibre, sugars, energy and allergens before filling the biscuit tin. The word ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you how a product compares on all these points.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you need individual wrappers or smaller cakes. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information on a like-for-like basis.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a cake individually and portion size | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and how many grams one portion weighs. | If I want to take one cake without touching the rest, I look for an individual wrapper or a clearly defined portion. Around 45% of consumers are said to consider this their main need. |
| Stock levels and pack size | Check the number of cakes, the number of portions per pack and the best-before date. | When I regularly refill the tin, I want the quantity to match what my colleagues use. Stock planning is said to be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare fibre, sugars and energy per 100 g and per portion; check the current ingredients and allergen information. | If colleagues need to check ingredients, I want to be able to read the label before putting anything in the tin. This information is expected to be the first consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions
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Mini means individually wrapped
A smaller egg cake isn’t automatically individually wrapped. That distinction matters if colleagues want to take a cake without touching the rest of the stock.
If you need individual wrappers, look for a clear statement on the pack confirming that the cakes are individually wrapped.
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Wholemeal means less sugar
According to Jumbo’s product information, the wholemeal egg cake reviewed contains 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. Regular Jumbo Eierkoeken contain 1.4 g of fibre and 31.2 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and check the portion size too, rather than relying on the product name alone.
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Egg cakes are suitable for everyone in the office
The Jumbo varieties reviewed list wheat or other cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients. That makes allergen information important when the biscuit tin is shared.
Keep the current packaging available so colleagues can check the ingredients and allergens for themselves before taking a cake.
Relevant brands and supermarket own-labels
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp egg cake with a milk coating. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, it is individually wrapped.
- The pack contains 10 individually wrapped cakes weighing approximately 15.5 g each.
- According to the product information, it contains 42 g of sugars and 12 g of fat per 100 g, so its nutritional profile differs from that of a standard soft egg cake.
Jumbo
The range reviewed includes regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes in different portion sizes.
- According to Jumbo, the regular and wholemeal packs each contain 10 portions of 30 g; the mini cakes come in 10 portions of 25 g.
- In this product comparison, the wholemeal variety contains more fibre, but also more sugars per 100 g than the regular variety. Check the allergens for each variety separately.
Albert Heijn
AH Eierkoeken come in a standard pack which, according to Albert Heijn, contains 12 portions of 30 g.
- The stated portion size makes it easy to work out how many cakes to put out in the tin.
- The pack reviewed lists wheat, egg, milk, soya and barley, among other ingredients. Always check the current label before use.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
ALDI offers Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, with a total weight of 360 g.
- The number of cakes and total weight can help you plan your office supplies.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging details on the pack before putting the cakes in a shared tin.
Lidl
The Lidl pack reviewed contains 12 egg cakes.
- A pack of 12 may be a good fit for filling a shared biscuit tin.
- Check the portion size, ingredients and allergens on the pack to see whether these egg cakes are suitable for your office.
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Frequently asked questions
Which egg cake can a colleague take as an individual portion?
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is individually wrapped. Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken come in 10 portions of 25 g, according to Jumbo. If you need an individual wrapper, check the packaging of the mini cakes too.
Does a wholemeal egg cake contain less sugar?
Not in the two Jumbo varieties reviewed: according to Jumbo, the wholemeal egg cake contains 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g, while the regular variety contains 31.2 g per 100 g. The wholemeal variety does contain more fibre in this comparison: 3.9 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g.
What should I check if colleagues have food allergies?
Check the allergens on the current packaging of your chosen egg cakes before serving them. The regular, mini and wholemeal Jumbo varieties reviewed list egg, wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the labelling of 14 designated allergens is mandatory.
How should I store egg cakes for the office biscuit tin?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. Jumbo says to store the products reviewed in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn advises resealing the AH Eierkoeken pack securely after use.