For a small group, choose a pack of 10 or 12 egg cakes based on how many people are coming and how many portions you want. For a larger group, one pack may not be enough. Then compare the ingredients in plain and wholemeal varieties, and check the current label for allergens before sharing. Ask the café in advance whether you can bring your own food.
You want to check in advance that there are enough individual egg cakes, without having to open several packs. ALDI lists 12 per pack for HEERLIJCK BANKET Scharreleierkoeken, while Jumbo lists 10 for its plain egg cakes.
You might be looking for a wholemeal variety in particular, or want to check for allergens before sharing. To do this, read the label on the pack you’re actually taking with you.
First work out how many individual egg cakes you need, then compare the ingredients and allergens on the pack you plan to share.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the egg cakes in each pack. ALDI lists 12 pieces and 360 g for HEERLIJCK BANKET; Jumbo lists 10 pieces and 300 g for its plain variety. | When I’m sharing with a small group, I want to know whether everyone can have an egg cake without opening a second pack. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information on the pack you’re taking with you, and check which ingredients are relevant to the people in your group. | When I’m handing out egg cakes, I want to know in advance whether anyone needs to avoid an ingredient. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the most important consideration. |
| Wholemeal variety | Check the ingredients list for the variety you choose. For its 300 g wholemeal egg cakes, Jumbo lists 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour, among other ingredients. | I’m looking specifically for a wholemeal egg cake, but I still check the allergens separately. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice of ingredient. |
The plain packs compared here contain 10 or 12 egg cakes. If more people are coming, or anyone wants more than one, a single pack may not be enough.
Count the people in your group and decide how many egg cakes you want to bring per person before choosing how many packs to buy.
For its 10-piece egg cakes, Jumbo lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens. Albert Heijn notes that product information, including allergy information, can change.
Ask which allergens are relevant to the people in your group, and read the information on the pack you’re actually sharing.
Bolletje says its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is only available at Kruidvat during promotions. So don’t count on it being a regular option for a planned visit to a café terrace.
Check whether your preferred variety is available before you go, and decide which other egg cake you’d take if it isn’t.
Jumbo lists plain egg cakes in packs of 10, as well as a 300 g wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Bolletje offers Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as an alternative to plain egg cakes, with a different flavour and texture.
Base the number on how many people are coming and how many egg cakes you want to bring per person. ALDI lists a pack of 12 HEERLIJCK BANKET Scharreleierkoeken, while Jumbo’s plain pack contains 10. You may need more than one pack for a larger group.
No. Check the label on the specific pack before sharing egg cakes. For its 10-piece egg cakes, Jumbo lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens.
Also read the label on the pack you actually buy. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.
