Who is this relevant to?

Travellers who want individual portions

Want to take an unopened egg cake with you or hand one out to each person? Look for the words ‘individually wrapped’. A pack containing several cakes doesn’t necessarily have separate wrappers for each one.

Travellers taking several snacks

If you’re buying for a group or for several days of travel, compare the number of portions, the pack size and the storage advice. Check separately whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped inside the pack.

Travellers with specific dietary requirements

If ingredients or allergens determine your choice, read the label for the exact variety first. The products described may contain egg, wheat, milk or soya; individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most to you: an individual wrapper, suitable ingredients or enough portions. A dietary variety and an individually wrapped egg cake aren’t necessarily the same product.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Individual wrapping Look for ‘individually wrapped’ on the product or packaging. The number of cakes alone isn’t enough. I want to take an unopened egg cake out of my bag or hand one to each traveller. For around 50% of consumers, individual wrapping is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for your chosen variety, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. If I’m buying for someone with specific dietary requirements, the ingredients need to be suitable first, even if the cake is conveniently wrapped. Around 30% of consumers put this first.
Portions and storage Compare the number of cakes and the portion size; follow the storage advice on the packaging. If I’m buying for a group or for several days of travel, I want to know how many snacks I’m taking and how to store them until departure. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped egg cakes

    A pack of four, ten or twelve doesn’t mean that each egg cake has its own wrapper. This matters if you want to take separate, unopened portions with you.

    Check whether the current product page or physical packaging explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’.

  • Overlooking allergens in an individually wrapped snack

    Individual wrapping tells you nothing about the ingredients. The egg cakes described list egg and wheat, among other ingredients; depending on the variety, they may also contain milk and soya.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the exact variety, especially if you’re buying for someone else.

  • Treating a plain cake and spreadable additions the same

    Schiphol distinguishes between dry food and liquid or spreadable products, which are subject to the liquids rules.

    So assess any dip or spread you bring separately from a plain egg cake, and follow the instructions at security.

  • Assuming a dietary variety is automatically individually wrapped

    Bakkerij van der Grijn describes a gluten- and lactose-free egg cake packed in fours. That doesn’t in itself mean that each cake has its own wrapper.

    If you need both specific ingredient characteristics and individual wrapping, check each requirement separately before buying.

Brands and product ranges compared

SPAR

SPAR Nederland describes a single egg cake that is explicitly individually wrapped.

  • This description makes it a relevant choice if you want to take one unopened portion with you.
  • The product lists wheat, egg, milk and soya as allergens; check the label on your chosen pack.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk is a crisp variety with a milk coating. Albert Heijn lists ten cakes per pack, individually wrapped.

  • The individual wrappers make it easy to take or hand out separate portions.
  • This isn’t a standard soft egg cake. The variety contains gluten from wheat, egg, soya and milk; it may contain nuts and sesame and should be kept away from heat.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its standard AH egg cakes in a 360 g pack, with twelve 30 g portions.

  • The number of portions, ingredients, allergens and storage advice help you plan for several snacks.
  • If you need separate inner wrappers for this standard variety, check the physical packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes standard, mini and wholemeal varieties, among others. The pack of standard egg cakes described contains four cakes and weighs 300 g.

  • The number of cakes and product information help you compare portions and check the ingredients.
  • Don’t assume the four-pack has individual inner wrappers without checking the packaging. The product information lists egg, gluten from wheat, milk and soya.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take a plain egg cake in my hand luggage at Schiphol?

You can generally take a standard plain egg cake in your hand luggage as food: Schiphol distinguishes products like this from liquid and spreadable foods. Always follow the instructions at security, and check the rules for your destination separately if you plan to take it with you after arrival.

Do I need to present an individually wrapped egg cake separately at security?

Present a plain egg cake according to the instructions at security; its individual wrapper doesn’t make it a liquid. If you’re also taking a dip or spread, assess it separately under the hand luggage rules for liquid and spreadable products.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

At the very least, check the ingredients for the exact variety: the standard egg cakes described list egg and wheat, while various products also contain milk and soya. Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging.

How should I store egg cakes until I leave?

Follow the storage advice on your product’s packaging. For the standard varieties described, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk should also be kept away from heat.