Choose a pack of egg cakes based on how many people you want to serve and the size you’d like each cake to be. For a biscuit tin or to serve at a Dutch doughnut stall, standard packs of 10 or 12 are a different option from mini egg cakes or a crunchy variety. Before buying, check the pack size and the latest ingredients and allergen information.
If several people will be sharing a pack, both the number of standard egg cakes and the total pack size matter. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10 weighing 300 g; ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands each show a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
For children or visitors, the size of each cake may matter more than the number on the pack. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 mini egg cakes with a total weight of 250 g.
If you need to take ingredients into account, or you’re serving egg cakes without their original packaging, you’ll need the latest information for the specific product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information for unpackaged foods must also be available before purchase.
First decide whether you want to serve standard egg cakes or smaller portions. Then check the pack size and, especially if you’re serving them loose, the latest ingredients and allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough standard egg cakes | Check the number of cakes and the net weight. ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands list 12 cakes weighing 360 g; Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g for its standard pack. | If I want to top up the biscuit tin on several occasions, I need enough standard cakes without choosing an unnecessarily large pack. Around 43% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock. |
| The right portion size | Check whether they’re mini egg cakes, and compare both the number of cakes and the total weight with a standard pack. | When handing them out to children or visitors, I may prefer smaller cakes to a standard size. Portion size is the first thing around 29% of consumers consider. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest label. If the egg cakes are being sold loose, ask for allergen information before buying. | If I’m choosing for someone with a food allergy or serving cakes without their packaging, I need to know which ingredients and allergens apply to that product. This is the top priority for around 28% of consumers. |
Ten mini egg cakes aren’t the same as ten standard egg cakes: Jumbo lists these packs as weighing 250 g and 300 g respectively.
As well as the number of cakes, check the net weight and the size of each one.
The Bolletje pack of crunchy egg cakes with a milk coating listed by Jumbo contains 10 cakes and weighs 155 g. That’s a different size from the standard packs mentioned above, and you shouldn’t assume the ingredients are the same either.
First decide whether you want to serve standard or crunchy egg cakes, then read the label of the variety you choose.
At a Dutch doughnut stall, removing the original packaging also removes the product information that customers can see. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged foods must be available before purchase.
Keep the latest product information to hand and make it clear to customers how they can access the allergen details.
Ingredients and allergens can change even if the product name stays the same. Albert Heijn therefore advises customers to check the packaging for the latest product information.
Check the physical pack when you buy it and again before serving the egg cakes.
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a wholemeal variety weighing 300 g.
ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Lidl Netherlands lists egg cakes as an in-store product, with 12 cakes weighing 360 g per pack.
Albert Heijn stocks AH Egg Cakes and AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes.
Bolletje is worth considering here for its crunchy egg cakes, which are different from a standard family pack.
No, it depends on how many standard egg cakes you want to keep or hand out. ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands list packs of 12 weighing 360 g; Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10 weighing 300 g.
After opening, follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the cakes before serving them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a kitchen cupboard and freezer as places to store egg cakes, but follow the manufacturer’s instructions for an opened pack.
Make sure customers can get information about the allergens in the egg cakes you’re serving before they buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must also be available for unpackaged foods, so keep the latest details for the product you’re using at the stall.
No, check the latest packaging for the egg cakes you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutrition and allergy information can change, even if you buy the same product range again.
