Sharing during a TV night
If several people want an egg cake each, the number of cakes and their size are key. A pack of 10 or 12 is a different proposition from a pack of four.
Which pack size is right for you?
If you’d like to save some for later
If you want to put some out on the table and take the rest with you later, mini egg cakes or individually wrapped cakes are worth considering. Check the storage advice for your chosen pack, too.
For label readers
Regular, wholemeal and milk-coated egg cakes have different ingredients. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, and check the allergens on the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many egg cakes you’d like to put out for your TV night and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Then compare the serving sizes and nutritional information of the options that suit your needs.
| What to consider | Check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Plenty to share | Number of cakes and serving size: a mini egg cake isn’t the same serving size as a regular one. | If I’m watching with a group, I want enough cakes for everyone without having to open a second pack. Sharing is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Cakes to save for later | Individual wrapping, number of servings and storage advice. | I want to put a few cakes out on the table and take the rest in a lunch box later. This is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Fibre, sugars and fat per 100 g and per serving; ingredients and allergens on the packaging. | When comparing different options, I want to know what’s in one cake and which allergens are listed. Checking the label is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| A suitable smaller pack | Number of cakes and total weight compared with how many you expect to eat. | If there are just two of us watching, I don’t want lots of cakes left over from an opened pack. A suitable smaller pack size matters most to around 15% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming wholemeal means low in sugar
Albert Heijn listed 4.4 g of fibre and 33 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar a cake contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as well as the serving size you actually choose.
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Skipping the label because you know the product
Ingredients and allergens can vary between egg cake varieties. This is particularly important if someone you’re eating with has an allergy or intolerance.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before eating, even if you’ve bought egg cakes from the same brand before.
Brands and options to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers regular egg cakes as well as a smaller Brabant-style variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, its regular AH Eierkoeken pack contains 12 servings of 30 g, with a total weight of 360 g.
- The Brabant-style variety comes in a pack of four. Check which option and serving size suit your group.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of four and ten, as well as mini egg cakes.
- Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes are listed as ten cakes weighing 250 g in total, divided into ten servings.
- Compare the weight of each cake: ten mini egg cakes aren’t the same size as ten regular ones.
Heerlijck Banket
Heerlijck Banket is the brand of free-range egg cakes listed by ALDI.
- ALDI describes the pack as containing 12 cakes, with a total weight of 360 g.
- Check that your preferred pack is available in store before you set off.
Lidl
Lidl lists a pack of 12 egg cakes.
- The listed pack size is a useful starting point if you want to put out one cake per person for a group of viewers.
- Check the current packaging for the weight and nutritional information of the variety you’re buying.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp variety with a milk coating, rather than a regular soft egg cake.
- Albert Heijn lists ten individually wrapped cakes, which can be handy if you want to keep some aside for later.
- Compare the ingredients and nutritional information with those of regular egg cakes rather than treating the varieties as equivalent.
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes do I need for a TV night?
If everyone wants one egg cake, match the number of cakes to the number of people eating. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI list packs of four, ten and 12, among other sizes. For mini egg cakes, check the lower weight per cake, too.
Does wholemeal tell you anything about the sugar content?
No, the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar an egg cake contains. Albert Heijn listed 4.4 g of fibre and 33 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal variety, so compare the nutritional information for the specific options you’re considering.
Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?
Check the allergens on the packaging of the variety you’re going to eat. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya among the allergens in its regular egg cakes. Jumbo lists these allergens for its mini egg cakes, too. Always follow the information on the current packaging.
How should I store egg cakes from an opened pack?
Follow the storage advice on your chosen pack and seal it securely once opened. Albert Heijn advises storing its regular egg cakes in a cool, dry place out of direct light; advice may vary between varieties.