Which pack is best for you?

Families sharing a pack

If several people are taking egg cakes, the number of cakes and the total weight will determine how much you get in one pack. Product information from ALDI, Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists packs of 10 or 12.

Travellers who want to hand out cakes individually

Having each cake individually wrapped makes it easier to hand them out on the go without repeatedly opening a shared pack. Jumbo describes its Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating as individually wrapped.

Travellers with dietary requirements or allergies

Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re taking with you. A gluten-free label alone doesn’t tell you whether it contains allergens such as egg, milk or soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’d rather share one pack or take individually wrapped cakes. Then check any dietary requirements and the nutritional information for the specific product.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity and pack size Compare the number of cakes with the total weight: Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g, while ALDI lists 12 weighing 360 g. If several travellers are sharing one pack, I want to take enough cakes without relying on the number alone. For around 33% of consumers, having enough to go round would be the main consideration.
Individual portions Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and follow any storage instructions; Jumbo lists 10 individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating. When we’re travelling, I want to give everyone their own cake without having to keep opening a shared pack. For around 27% of consumers, portioning convenience would come first.
Dietary requirements and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; check a gluten-free label separately from information about other allergens. If I need to take dietary requirements or allergies into account, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable. For around 20% of consumers, checking this would be the main priority.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g, and check the portion size too. Albert Heijn lists its wholemeal egg cakes as 12 portions of 30 g. If I’m deciding between a regular and a wholemeal option, I want to compare the nutritional information for both products side by side. For around 20% of consumers, this comparison would carry the most weight.

Common comparison mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Packs of 10 can have different total weights: Jumbo lists its regular egg cakes at 300 g and its mini version at 250 g. The individually wrapped Bolletje pack from Jumbo is listed at 155 g, also for 10 cakes.

    Compare the number of cakes and the total weight together. This helps you see whether the cakes are roughly the right size for your travelling party.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    A gluten-free egg cake may still contain other allergens. Jumbo’s product information for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken lists egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

    Check all relevant ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying, rather than relying only on the label on the front.

  • Assuming wholemeal means healthier without checking the nutrition information

    Wholemeal doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. Albert Heijn lists its wholemeal egg cakes as containing 3,5 g of fibre and 31 g of sugar per 100 g.

    Compare the values per 100 g and the portion sizes of the options you’re considering, rather than judging by the product name alone.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, both weighing 360 g and containing 12 portions.

  • For the wholemeal option, you can compare the listed fibre and sugar per 100 g, among other details.
  • Check the allergens for your chosen option; the products described contain wheat, egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, and mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g.

  • With the same number of cakes, you can choose the portion size that best suits your group.
  • The product information for both packs described lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists a Bolletje pack containing 10 individually wrapped Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating, weighing 155 g in total.

  • The individual wrappers are handy if you want to give each person a cake while travelling.
  • Follow the storage instructions to protect this product from heat.

Heerlijck Banket / ALDI

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

  • The number of cakes and the weight make this an option worth comparing when several travellers are sharing a pack.
  • Check the packaging and availability of this option in store.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken at 360 g, with 12 cakes per pack.

  • The listed pack size can be compared with other packs of 12 by number of cakes and weight.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and best-before date on the pack in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take a pack of egg cakes through security at Schiphol?

Schiphol allows food in hand luggage; solid egg cakes aren’t covered by the rules mentioned there for liquid and spreadable foods. Always follow the instructions of staff at security. Rules on bringing food into your destination may differ, so check these separately.

Should I choose 10 or 12 egg cakes for several travellers?

Choose based on both the number of cakes you need and their size. Jumbo lists its regular pack as 10 cakes weighing 300 g, while Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs of 12 weighing 360 g. The same number of cakes doesn’t always mean the same total weight.

Are gluten-free egg cakes free from other allergens too?

No. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. Jumbo’s Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken are labelled gluten-free, but the product information also lists egg, milk and soya. Check the current label for all allergens relevant to your purchase.

How should I store egg cakes I’ve set aside for the trip?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing the products described in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends closing the pack securely after use. The Bolletje option with a milk coating should be protected from heat.