Students taking one cake with them
An individual wrapper is handy if you’re putting an egg cake loose in a school bag. Albert Heijn states that the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje is individually wrapped.
Who should consider how the cakes are packaged?
Families splitting up lunch portions
The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you how much each one weighs. So compare the number of portions and the weight per portion, and consider whether a separate lunchbox would be practical.
Families who need to check for allergens
Check the current label and any school policies before packing. The Bolletje, Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties described here contain cereals containing gluten; other allergens may also be relevant, depending on the product.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether each egg cake needs its own wrapper. Then check which allergens are relevant to the student and what portion size suits their lunch.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Individually wrapped | Look for the explicit wording ‘individually wrapped’; the number of cakes in a pack doesn’t confirm that each one has its own wrapper. | If I’m putting one egg cake loose in my bag, I want to take it with me without opening a larger pack. Around 42% of consumers give individual wrapping top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current label, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings, and follow any relevant school policies. | If a student has an allergy or follows a strict gluten-free diet, the cake they choose must be suitable for them. This check matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of cakes with the weight of each one, and check whether you’ll need a separate lunchbox. | For lunch, I want to know how much one cake from the pack weighs, not just how many there are in total. Around 25% of consumers put portion size first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped cakes
A pack of ten or twelve egg cakes doesn’t have to contain individually wrapped cakes. Albert Heijn explicitly states that the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje is ‘individually wrapped’.
Check that this is stated on the product you’re buying. If there’s no individual wrapper, take a suitable lunchbox or bag.
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Forgetting about allergens because of the wrapper
An individual wrapper doesn’t change the ingredients. According to Albert Heijn, the Bolletje variety contains wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients; the product may also contain other ingredients.
Check the current label every time you buy it, and choose a product that suits the student’s needs and any school policies.
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Treating all egg cakes as the same portion size
The packs mentioned here differ in the weight of each cake. Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as twelve 30 g portions; the standard Jumbo pack described here contains four 75 g portions.
Compare the weight per portion before deciding which cake to pack.
Brands to consider
Bolletje
According to Albert Heijn, the Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje is individually wrapped, making it an option if you need to pack a cake on its own.
- Each cake has its own wrapper.
- This is a crisp variety with a milk coating, not a standard soft egg cake. Check the label for wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients, and for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard and wholemeal egg cakes in a range of portion sizes.
- The wholemeal pack described here contains ten 30 g portions; a standard pack contains four 75 g portions.
- Don’t assume the cakes are individually wrapped just because of the number in the pack. Check the current allergen label for the variety you choose, too.
Albert Heijn
AH Eierkoeken are an option if you’re happy to divide cakes from a larger pack between school lunches.
- Albert Heijn lists twelve 30 g portions in a 360 g pack.
- Check whether the pack you choose contains individually wrapped cakes. Always check the current pack for allergen information.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of twelve free-range egg cakes, weighing 360 g in total.
- The number of cakes and total weight are stated.
- Check the pack to see whether the cakes are individually wrapped and which allergens are relevant to the student.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands has a product listing for egg cakes.
- An option to compare by pack type and portion size.
- Before packing it for a school lunch, check the pack you choose for individual wrapping, ingredients and allergens.
Egg cakes at Joybuy
Related products will appear here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Are individually wrapped egg cakes automatically fresher?
No. An individual wrapper doesn’t in itself guarantee a longer shelf life or better storage. It does mean you can take one cake without opening the rest of a larger pack. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Can a student with coeliac disease take an individually wrapped egg cake?
Not simply because it’s individually wrapped. The Bolletje, Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties described here contain cereals containing gluten or wheat. Check the current label and follow the student’s dietary requirements before choosing a product.
Should I check the ‘may contain’ information as well?
Yes, if the allergens listed are relevant to the student. For the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje, Albert Heijn warns that it may contain almonds, hazelnuts and sesame, among other allergens. Check the warning on the pack you’re buying.
How do I compare small, standard and wholemeal egg cakes?
Compare the weight of each cake, the number of portions and the type of packaging. The Jumbo wholemeal pack described here contains ten 30 g portions, compared with four 75 g portions in the standard Jumbo pack described here. A difference in portion size alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for a particular diet.