If you want to take egg cakes with you
If you’re packing one in a bag or lunchbox, or taking one on the go, individual wrapping is a specific packaging requirement. Jumbo says that two Bolletje Brosse varieties are individually wrapped.
Who is individual wrapping important for?
If you check ingredients and allergens
Check the information for your chosen variety before you pay. Bolletje says the two Brosse varieties contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.
If you’re choosing between sizes and varieties
Regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes differ in style and pack size. A multipack on its own doesn’t tell you whether the cakes inside are individually wrapped.
What should you look for when ordering?
Start by checking the packaging information for your chosen egg cake. Then compare the ingredients, pack size and variety, so you don’t mistake a suitable number of cakes for individual wrappers.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Individually wrapped | Look for an explicit statement that your chosen variety is ‘individually wrapped’; check the number of cakes too. | If I want to take an egg cake with me after delivery, I need to know whether it has its own wrapper. Individual wrapping is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety before you pay. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t rely on individual wrapping. Around 29% of consumers prioritise checking the ingredients above all else. |
| Pack size and variety | Compare the number of cakes, total weight and whether they’re regular, mini or wholemeal; check the wrappers separately. | For my household, the number of cakes or a smaller cake may matter more than individual wrappers. Pack size or variety comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether the description mentions a crisp cake with a milk coating or a cinnamon flavour. | If I’m expecting a soft egg cake, I don’t want to order a crisp variety by mistake. The flavour and texture they’re looking for are decisive for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack means individual wrapping
A pack of ten or twelve doesn’t mean that every egg cake has its own wrapper.
Check the exact variety’s product page for an explicit statement that it is ‘individually wrapped’. Jumbo confirms this for two Bolletje Brosse varieties.
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Confusing a wrapper with allergen suitability
Individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients. Bolletje says its Brosse varieties contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya.
Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety before ordering.
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Ordering a crisp egg cake when you’re expecting a soft one
The Bolletje egg cakes listed by Jumbo as individually wrapped are crisp varieties with a milk coating; there’s also a cinnamon variety.
Check the full variety name and product description if texture and flavour are important to your choice.
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Assuming a shop product is available for delivery
A product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can add an item to an online grocery order. ALDI directs shoppers to buy its free-range egg cakes in store.
Before you order, check whether your chosen egg cakes can actually be added to your online basket for your location.
Brands and shops to consider
Bolletje
Jumbo describes the Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating and the cinnamon variety as individually wrapped.
- Jumbo says both varieties come in packs of ten.
- They’re crisp varieties with a milk coating. Bolletje says they contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a Bolletje Brosse product page, among other options.
- The Bolletje product page provides information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens.
- Check whether each item is individually wrapped; a category or variety name doesn’t confirm this.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes alongside the two Bolletje Brosse varieties.
- The Bolletje Brosse varieties are explicitly listed as individually wrapped.
- Don’t assume the regular, mini or wholemeal egg cakes have the same packaging.
Lidl
Lidl has a product page for egg cakes.
- The page gives you a specific product to check for packaging information.
- Check both whether the cakes are individually wrapped and whether you can order the item online.
ALDI
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of twelve.
- The number of egg cakes is shown on the product listing.
- A pack of twelve doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped; the product page directs shoppers to buy them in an ALDI store.
Verkade
Verkade is a biscuit brand, but biscuits aren’t the same product as egg cakes.
- The brand has a range of biscuits and cookies.
- For this question, use information about a specific egg cake variety and its packaging only.
Egg cakes at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can I check allergen information before buying egg cakes online?
Yes. The European Commission says that mandatory food information must be available before purchase when food is sold online in the EU. Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen egg cake before you pay.
Are Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken suitable if I need to avoid egg, milk, soya or wheat?
No, not if you need to avoid any of those ingredients. Bolletje says Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, and also mentions possible traces of nuts and sesame, among other allergens. Check the latest information on the packaging you’ve chosen.
Does a pack of ten or twelve egg cakes mean they’re all individually wrapped?
No. The number tells you how many cakes are in the pack, not whether each one has its own wrapper. Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating and the cinnamon variety as ‘individually wrapped’; check other varieties separately.