Parents shopping for several school days
You want enough egg cakes for a number of school occasions and need to know how many are in the pack and how to store them once opened.
Who is this relevant for?
Families mindful of allergies or school rules
You check the current label and, if necessary, ask the school what food your child can bring in. Stichting Voedselallergie advises agreeing arrangements for food allergies before the start of term.
Parents comparing ingredients or individual portions
For example, you might check the stated fibre content of a wholemeal version or look for an individually wrapped egg cake to take with you.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, establish which ingredients and school rules will determine your choice. Then compare the number of cakes, nutritional information and packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current label, including any warnings about traces, and check what rules apply at school. | If my child has a food allergy, I want to know whether this particular egg cake can be taken to school. Around 33% of consumers put a suitable label and school arrangements first. |
| Stock for school days | Compare the number of cakes, pack weight and storage instructions once opened. | I want to use one pack for several school occasions without overlooking the storage instructions. For around 27% of consumers, having the right amount for the family is their first concern. |
| Wholemeal and nutritional information | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergens for the version you choose. | When I’m looking for a wholemeal version, I want to compare its stated nutritional values with those of a regular egg cake. Around 20% of consumers give ingredients and nutritional composition their highest priority. |
| Easy to pack | Check whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped and how many are in the pack. | On a busy school morning, I want to be able to pack a portion quickly. For around 20% of consumers, practicality comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every egg cake is suitable for an allergy
The regular and wholemeal versions described contain several allergens. Even with an egg cake labelled gluten-free, you should check whether the other ingredients and any warnings about traces are suitable.
Read the current packaging and, if your child has a food allergy, agree with the school what they can bring in.
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Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo wholemeal egg cakes in this comparison contain wheat or gluten. A higher stated fibre content does not change that.
Compare wholemeal versions by their nutritional information, but if you need a gluten-free option, check the gluten-free label and the full ingredient list separately.
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Assuming products are always available in store
Lidl lists its pack of 12 egg cakes as available in store only. This is worth bearing in mind if you want to buy a specific pack just before the start of term.
Check current availability in store and read the packaging there before packing the product for school.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a regular and a wholemeal pack, each weighing 360 g and containing 12 portions.
- The product information states that the wholemeal version contains 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g per 100 g for the regular version.
- Both versions described contain allergens including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a regular and a wholemeal family pack, each weighing 300 g and containing 10 egg cakes.
- Jumbo states that its wholemeal version contains 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g, while the regular version contains 1.4 g per 100 g.
- The family packs described contain several allergens. The separate gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland contains 2 cakes, so it is not a like-for-like family pack.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are crisp egg cakes with a milk coating, individually wrapped in a pack of 10. They are not traditional soft family-size egg cakes.
- Individual wrapping can be handy when you want to pack one cake.
- The version described contains ingredients including milk, soya, wheat and egg. Also check the current pack for any warnings about other allergens.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g, available in store only.
- The stated number of cakes gives you a clear starting point for planning supplies for school days.
- Before choosing these egg cakes for school, check the current ingredients and allergen information in store.
Heerlijck Banket / ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The number of cakes and pack weight make this a useful quantity comparison with the other family packs described.
- Before packing them for school, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I pack regular egg cakes if there are allergies in the class?
First, check the current label and ask about your school’s rules. The regular egg cakes described contain several allergens. Stichting Voedselallergie advises parents to discuss arrangements for food allergies before the start of term.
Is a wholemeal egg cake also gluten-free?
No. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo wholemeal egg cakes described contain wheat or gluten. If you need a gluten-free option, check that it is labelled gluten-free and review the other ingredients and allergens in the specific product.
How should I store a family pack for several school days?
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the products described in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also says to close the packaging securely after use. Check the best-before date on the pack too.
Is a pack of gluten-free egg cakes the same size as a regular family pack?
Not for the Jumbo products described: the Gluten Free Bakery Holland pack contains 2 egg cakes weighing 100 g in total, compared with 10 cakes weighing 300 g in the regular Jumbo pack. So when planning supplies for school, check the number of cakes and also check the other allergens in the gluten-free option.