Which pack is right for you?

Those stocking up the biscuit tin

You’re looking for a pack to share between several people or coffee breaks, so you’ll want to check both the number of cakes and the total pack weight.

Label-conscious shoppers

You want to compare the fibre, sugars, portion size and allergens in the egg cakes you choose, rather than relying on the front of the pack alone.

Those looking for individual portions

You prefer smaller or individually wrapped cakes to hand out or take with you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many cakes you’ll want to serve. Then compare the labels and work out whether smaller or individually wrapped portions would be more practical for your coffee break.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Number of cakes and pack weight Compare the number of cakes and the total weight. A standard pack of 12 weighing 360 g offers different portion options from a pack of 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g. If I’m stocking the tin for several coffee breaks, I want enough cakes to share. Around 36% of consumers would put having enough cakes first when choosing what to buy.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current allergen information on the specific pack and, if necessary, check for details of possible cross-contamination. When I’m serving egg cakes to other people, I want to know whether the ingredients are suitable for them. Around 29% of consumers would make this their top priority.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and check the nutritional information per portion for the variant you’ve chosen. If I’m choosing between standard and wholemeal, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Around 21% of consumers would give nutritional information the most weight.
Portion size and packaging Check the weight of each cake and whether they’re individually wrapped. If I’m handing them out or taking them with me, I’d rather have smaller or individually wrapped portions than one large standard pack. Around 14% of consumers would put ease of serving first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means ‘less sugar’

    Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Volkoren Eierkoeken. So the fibre content doesn’t tell you how much sugar this variant contains.

    Compare both figures on the label of the variant you’re planning to buy, per 100 g and, where relevant, per portion.

  • Comparing crisp cakes as if they were standard egg cakes

    Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped and weigh a different amount per cake from the standard packs listed here. Their ingredients and the type of cake are different too.

    First compare the type of egg cake, total pack weight and packaging. Then decide which option best suits how you plan to serve them.

  • Serving a family pack without checking the label

    The listed variants from Albert Heijn and Jumbo include ingredients such as egg, milk, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, and soya. Jumbo says that cross-contamination cannot be ruled out for certain products.

    Check the current label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. If the allergen information isn’t clear enough for someone eating them, ask the retailer for more details.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack containing 12 portions of 30 g each.

  • The number and size of the portions make this pack easy to compare with other family packs.
  • This variant lists ingredients including wheat, egg, milk and soya. Check the current pack before serving the cakes.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 300 g wholemeal pack with 10 portions, as well as a pack of 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g.

  • The two options give you a choice between a wholemeal cake and smaller cakes weighing 25 g each.
  • The wholemeal variant lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current label and allergen information for each variant separately.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

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

  • The number of cakes and total weight make this pack directly comparable with the other standard packs of 12 weighing 360 g listed here.
  • Check the label in store if the ingredients or allergens will affect your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 360 g pack of 12 egg cakes, available in store only.

  • The pack size is comparable with the standard packs listed from Albert Heijn and ALDI.
  • Check the label in store if you’re choosing based on ingredients, allergens or nutritional information.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are an alternative to a standard family pack: the pack listed here contains 10 individually wrapped cakes and weighs 155 g.

  • Individual wrapping can be handy for taking the cakes with you or handing them out separately.
  • This milk-coated variant lists 42 g of sugars and 12 g of fat per 100 g. Compare its nutritional information and portion size separately with those of a standard egg cake.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for several coffee breaks?

Choose based on how many people you’re serving and how often you want to serve cakes from the pack. Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl list standard packs of 12 weighing 360 g; Jumbo lists 10 portions in a 300 g pack for its wholemeal variant. As well as the number of cakes, compare the weight of each one.

Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?

No, you can’t tell from the word ‘wholemeal’ alone. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Volkoren Eierkoeken. Compare the nutritional information on the specific packs you’re choosing between.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Read the allergen information on the pack you’re going to serve. The listed variants from Albert Heijn and Jumbo include ingredients such as egg, milk, wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, and soya. Jumbo also says that cross-contamination cannot be ruled out for certain products.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Close the pack securely after use and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variant. The listed products from Albert Heijn and Jumbo should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. Check the best-before date on your own pack too.