Commuters looking to take an egg cake with them
A smaller pack can be handy if you only need one or a few egg cakes in your bag or lunchbox. Albert Heijn’s range includes packs of four and eight.
Who is this relevant to?
Lunch planners shopping for several occasions
For them, the number of portions and how to store the product after opening are important. Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack containing twelve portions, and advises closing the pack securely after use.
Shoppers who need to check for allergens
Check the ingredients and possible traces for the exact variant you’re considering. For Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide whether you want to take one egg cake with you or buy enough for several lunches. Then read the information on the packaging of your chosen variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to take with you | Compare the number of cakes and portion size with what will fit in your bag or lunchbox. | If I’m only taking one egg cake, I don’t want to travel with a large, opened pack. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a compact portion to take with them. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the net weight, number of portions and storage advice after opening. | If I’m buying for several lunches, I want to know how many portions are in a pack and how to store it after opening. Around 30% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and information about possible traces for the exact variant. | If I’m buying for someone with allergen requirements, I want to read the packaging for that exact product before giving it to them. For around 30% of consumers, this check is their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing a chocolate product with an egg cake
A box of chocolates as a gift is a different purchase from egg cakes to take on the go. Verkade Choco Wolken, with its chocolate filling and biscuit, is not an egg cake either.
First decide which type of product you’re looking for, then compare packs within that category.
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Relying on the brand alone when checking for allergens
Ingredients and possible traces vary from product to product. Albert Heijn also warns that product information can change.
When buying and before eating, check the current ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variant.
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Choosing a large pack without thinking about storage
A multipack is most practical if you can store the remaining portions according to the label. For AH Eierkoeken 360 g, Albert Heijn advises storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely after use.
Choose a pack size based on the number of lunches you have planned and the product’s storage advice.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range of egg cakes includes packs of four or eight, as well as a 360 g pack.
- AH Eierkoeken packaging lists details including portion size, ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice.
- Albert Heijn points out that product information can change, so check the current packaging.
Bolletje
Bolletje describes Brosse Eierkoek as a snack.
- Bolletje provides ingredients and allergen information for this product.
- According to Bolletje, Brosse Eierkoek contains egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients. Check the packaging for information about possible traces too.
Verkade
Verkade Choco Wolken is a chocolate biscuit product for anyone looking for a chocolate treat, not an egg cake or a box of chocolates.
- Verkade describes the layers and ingredients of Choco Wolken.
- Verkade lists milk, wheat and hazelnut purée, among other ingredients, and mentions possible traces of peanuts, almonds and egg.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I read the label again if I already know the brand?
Yes, check the packaging of the egg cakes you’re buying. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. The European information service Your Europe also says that allergens in the ingredients list of prepacked foods must be clearly highlighted.
Which allergens can egg cakes contain?
It depends on the product. For Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Check the current information on the exact packaging before making your choice.
How should I store a larger pack of egg cakes after opening?
Follow the storage advice for your chosen variant. For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use and storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light.