Who is each pack best suited to?

Parents shopping for several school days

Count how many egg cakes you’ll need for the planned lunches. Albert Heijn lists 12 servings in its 360 g pack; the Heerlijck Banket pack at ALDI also contains 12 egg cakes and weighs 360 g.

Parents taking allergen policies into account

Check the current label and find out what policies apply at the school or after-school club. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje varieties described here list different allergens, including egg and wheat.

Parents looking for a different portion size or recipe

If you want to pack portions separately, the small, individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse Egg Cakes are an alternative to a bag of large egg cakes. If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal flour, Jumbo lists it in its wholemeal variety. Check the allergens for either option.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the label and the school’s policies. Then choose the number and type of portions that suit the lunches you’re shopping for.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Allergens and school policies Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about traces. Ask what policies the school or after-school club follows. If a child or classmate needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether these egg cakes are suitable before packing them. Around 31% of consumers would consider this their main concern.
Dividing up portions Compare the number of egg cakes and the portion size; check whether they’re individually wrapped. When packing for several children or school days, I want to be able to decide in advance how many portions to include. For around 25% of consumers, dividing up portions would be the main priority.
How it fits into the lunchbox Check the nutritional information per portion and decide how the egg cake will fit alongside the rest of the lunch. If I pack a lunchbox regularly, I want to make sure an egg cake doesn’t replace a proper lunch. Around 25% of consumers would put this consideration first.
Storage and using up the pack Check the storage instructions and choose an amount you can use within the planned occasions. When buying a large bag, I want to know whether I can use up the contents and store them properly once opened. Around 19% of consumers would consider this the most important factor.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming every egg cake meets the school’s policies

    The egg cakes described here list different allergens. The Bolletje variety also carries warnings about possible traces of ingredients including nuts and sesame.

    Check the pack you’re actually sending in and make sure your choice meets the school’s or after-school club’s policies.

  • Assuming wholemeal means gluten-free

    Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour in its wholemeal egg cakes; the label also lists wheat and gluten.

    If gluten-free is essential, don’t rely on the word ‘wholemeal’. Check the full ingredients and allergen information for the product you’re considering.

  • Choosing a large bag without planning how you’ll use it

    Twelve egg cakes are only practical if you can use them across the planned lunches. Albert Heijn advises storing its egg cakes in a cool, dry place away from light and sealing the pack properly after use.

    Work out how many portions you need and follow the storage instructions on the pack.

    A pack left open for longer than planned or stored incorrectly can lead to waste.

  • Thinking an egg cake can replace the whole lunch

    For primary school lunches, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends including foods such as vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products. An egg cake doesn’t automatically replace those parts of the meal.

    Decide what else to include in the lunchbox when you pack an egg cake.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

AH Egg Cakes are a standard option, sold in a 360 g pack containing 12 servings.

  • Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 30 g.
  • The label lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. Check the pack when you buy it.

Jumbo

According to the product information, Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes contain 37,1% wholemeal wheat flour; the 300 g pack contains 10 servings.

  • A straightforward option if you’re specifically looking for egg cakes made with wholemeal wheat flour.
  • The allergen information lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten.

Bolletje

According to the product information, Bolletje Light and Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are small and individually wrapped; each pack contains 10.

  • Individual wrapping means you can keep the portions separate.
  • With their milk coating and different recipe, these aren’t standard large egg cakes. The label lists allergens and warnings about possible traces.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12.

  • The number in the pack is useful when planning for several lunches.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before use, especially if the school has an allergen policy.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes as a supermarket product in a 360 g pack containing 12.

  • The number listed makes it easier to plan portions.
  • Check the label in store for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions before choosing them for school.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pack egg cakes if the school has an allergen policy?

Only if the current label and the policies of the school or after-school club allow it. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje varieties described here list allergens, including egg and wheat. Check for any warnings about traces before packing a product, too.

Are wholemeal egg cakes gluten-free?

The Jumbo Wholemeal Egg Cakes described here aren’t gluten-free: they contain wholemeal wheat flour, and the label lists gluten and wheat. ‘Wholemeal’ refers to the type of flour used; it doesn’t mean a product is gluten-free.

Can an egg cake replace a regular school lunch?

An egg cake doesn’t automatically replace the other parts of a school lunch. For primary school lunches, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods including vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products. So consider the whole lunchbox when you pack an egg cake.