Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want to have enough to go round

You’re serving egg cakes to several guests and want to know how many packs you’ll need. Compare both the number of cakes and the net weight.

If you want to serve smaller cakes

You want to fill a plate with smaller cakes for guests to help themselves to. Jumbo lists mini egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 250 g.

If you need to cater for a dietary requirement

A guest has a specific dietary requirement, such as eating gluten-free. Ask what they need and check the label on the pack you buy.

What should you consider when choosing?

Decide how many guests will be joining you, then prioritise what matters most: having enough to go round, serving smaller cakes or choosing a suitable option for a guest with a dietary requirement.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Having enough to go round Compare the number of cakes and the net weight; Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes per 300 g. When I’m filling a plate for several guests, I want to serve enough cakes without relying on the number alone. Having enough to go round is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Easy to share Check the size and net weight; Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes per 250 g. Smaller cakes suit my plan to let guests help themselves from the plate. Easy sharing is a priority for around 36% of consumers.
Dietary suitability Ask which ingredients need to be avoided and read the label on the exact pack before serving. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, I want to choose a pack that suits their needs. Dietary suitability is the first consideration for around 18% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Ten cakes don’t always amount to the same quantity. Jumbo lists 300 g for 10 standard egg cakes and 250 g for 10 mini egg cakes; the Bolletje crisp varieties shown contain 155 g per 10 cakes.

    Check both the number of cakes and the net weight before deciding how many packs you need.

  • Relying on a small dietary pack as your only supply

    The gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland listed by Jumbo contain 2 cakes and weigh 100 g. One pack may therefore not be enough for several people.

    Choose a quantity that suits the guests who need the gluten-free option. Only plan to serve other egg cakes alongside them if they’re suitable for the other guests’ needs.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Albert Heijn says that ingredient and allergy information can change. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the pack you buy is therefore the one to check.

    Ask the guest what they need to avoid, read the current label and keep a suitable dietary option separate when serving if cross-contact is a concern.

  • Treating an old safety warning as current product information

    On 28 January 2022, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH egg cakes due to possible metal contamination caused by a production fault. That warning alone says nothing about a pack you’re buying now.

    For current alerts, check the relevant product and batch information.

Brands with relevant egg cakes

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard and mini egg cakes in its range, as well as a wholemeal variety.

  • The standard pack listed contains 10 cakes and weighs 300 g; the mini pack contains 10 cakes and weighs 250 g.
  • Don’t choose based on the number of cakes alone: the size and net weight vary.

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje crisp egg cakes with a milk coating, including a cinnamon variety, in packs of 10 weighing 155 g.

  • An alternative style to serve alongside standard egg cakes.
  • The listed net weight is lower than that of Jumbo’s standard pack of 10 weighing 300 g; check the label too if guests need to avoid certain ingredients.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland in a pack of 2 weighing 100 g.

  • A specific product option if a guest needs to eat gluten-free and the label confirms it suits their needs.
  • Because the pack contains 2 cakes, you’ll need to plan the quantity separately if you’re catering for several guests.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product pages for spelt, wholemeal and gluten-free egg cakes, among others.

  • These product types offer different ways to compare ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so read the label on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I buy for Sinterklaas Eve?

Start with the number of guests and decide how many cakes you want to serve per person. Then compare the number of cakes and the net weight: Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes per 300 g and 10 mini egg cakes per 250 g, while the Bolletje crisp varieties listed contain 10 cakes per 155 g.

Are mini egg cakes easier to share?

Mini egg cakes are a good choice for a plate where guests can help themselves to a smaller cake. They don’t automatically give you more to go round: the mini pack listed by Jumbo weighs 250 g, compared with 300 g for the standard pack listed.

How do I check allergens in egg cakes?

Read the label on the exact pack before serving the egg cakes, and ask the guest which ingredients they need to avoid. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods; Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.

Is one gluten-free pack enough for everyone?

It depends on how many guests will eat the gluten-free egg cakes and how many you want to offer per person. The pack from Gluten Free Bakery Holland listed by Jumbo contains 2 cakes and weighs 100 g; check the label against the specific dietary requirement and plan the quantity based on that pack.