First, work out how many portions you want to hand out. A pack of 12 regular egg cakes is easy to plan around if every child gets one, while mini egg cakes are a good choice for smaller portions. Before buying, check the school’s rules and read the label on the pack you choose. A gluten-free option isn’t automatically suitable for people with other allergies.
If you know how many children are taking part, you can work out how many packs you’ll need in advance. ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland both list packs of 12. First, check that regular egg cakes are allowed under the school’s rules.
Mini egg cakes are worth considering for a lunchbox, a tasting session or a table with a variety of treats. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes per pack, with a portion size of 25 g.
First, check with the school and the parents or carers concerned. Then read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re considering. A different size or a gluten-free label won’t necessarily answer every question about allergies.
Before counting and packing, check which egg cakes you’re allowed to hand out under the school’s rules.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of items | Count the portions you’re planning and compare them with the number of items per pack: ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland list 12 regular egg cakes per pack, while Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes. | If every child gets one egg cake, I want to know how many packs I’ll need so no one misses out. Around 36% of consumers put the number of portions to hand out first. |
| Allergens and school rules | Ask which treats the school allows, and read the allergen information on your chosen pack, including any relevant warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If there are allergy requirements in the group, I want to know whether this particular product can be handed out before I pack it. For around 36% of consumers, this is their first concern. |
| Portion size | Compare both the size and the number of items. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack, with a portion size of 25 g. | For a lunchbox or a tasting session alongside other treats, I’d prefer a smaller egg cake. Portion size is the main consideration for around 28% of consumers. |
A 360 g pack can contain 12 egg cakes, while Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack. So the weight won’t tell you how many portions you can hand out.
First, count the portions you need, then check the number of items in each pack.
Ingredients and listed allergens vary from product to product. Product information can also change, according to Albert Heijn.
Read the label on every pack you choose, and discuss any relevant allergy requirements with the school and the parents or carers concerned in advance.
Jumbo also sells a gluten-free pack of 2 egg cakes. On its own, that label says nothing about other allergens or the group’s requirements.
Check the full label and confirm who this separate option is intended for before handing it out.
According to the VOO, schools can set rules about which treats pupils are allowed to hand out.
Ask about the class rules before buying or packing, and keep the packaging handy so you can check the product information again.
AH Eierkoeken are a regular option if you shop at Albert Heijn.
Jumbo offers regular egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a small gluten-free pack, giving you a choice of sizes.
This ALDI Nederland own-brand is a useful comparison for a regular pack of 12 free-range egg cakes.
Lidl Nederland’s regular egg cakes offer another pack of 12 to help you plan how many to hand out.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is a different type of egg cake, so it may not be a direct substitute for a regular multipack.
Divide the number of portions you’re planning by the number of items per pack, then round up. ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland list packs of 12 regular egg cakes, while Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes per pack. Decide whether to buy extra based on the expected number of attendees and the school’s rules.
Don’t choose a regular egg cake for them without checking first: the regular products reviewed list gluten or cereals containing gluten. Discuss their specific needs with the parent or carer concerned and the school, and check the full label of any separate option you’re considering.
Yes, because the label and the school’s rules answer different questions. The label describes the product; according to the VOO, schools can also decide which treats pupils are allowed to hand out.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. When transporting and handing them out, also bear the school’s rules in mind.
