Which size is right for you?

Stocking up for sharing and lunchboxes

If you want several similar-sized portions ready to go, compare the number of cakes and the weight of each one. Also check how to store the pack once it’s open.

Choosing based on portion size and nutritional information

For a smaller cake or a wholemeal variety, both the portion size and nutritional value matter. Compare the figures per 100 g and per portion on the label.

Shopping to meet dietary or allergen requirements

Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the exact pack you’re buying. A ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t mean the egg cake is free from all other allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what matters most for your snack stash: enough portions, comparing nutritional values, easy portability or a specific dietary requirement.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portions for sharing Compare the number of cakes, total weight and weight per cake; check the storage instructions too. If several people will be eating from the same stash, I want enough cakes in a suitable size. For around 42% of consumers, this pack size is the top priority.
Wholemeal and nutritional value Compare fibre, sugars and other nutritional values per 100 g and per portion; read the allergen information too. For a regular snack, I want to compare the nutritional information for a wholemeal variety with that of a standard egg cake. Around 25% of consumers say this comparison is their top priority.
Smaller or individually wrapped portions Check the weight in grams per cake and whether they’re individually wrapped; if you’re considering a different type of product, check the ingredients too. For a lunchbox, I want a smaller cake or one I can take with me without opening the shared pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice of portion size.
Dietary requirements and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the current packaging. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I first check that this particular variety meets my requirements. For around 8% of consumers, this check is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all egg cakes are the same size

    The number in the pack doesn’t tell you how much you’ll be serving at each snack time. At Jumbo, a standard egg cake in the 10-piece pack mentioned weighs 30 g, while a mini egg cake weighs 25 g; Bolletje lists 155 g for ten crisp cakes with a milk coating.

    Compare the number of cakes, total weight and grams per cake. Don’t treat a crisp product with a milk coating as the same type of product as a standard egg cake.

  • Assuming wholemeal or gluten-free means allergen-free

    Albert Heijn’s wholemeal egg cakes list egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients. Albert Heijn’s gluten-free variety still lists egg, milk, soya and lactose.

    Use the product name to narrow down your options, then read the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

  • Buying a large pack without a storage plan

    A bulk pack should suit the number of occasions you’ll eat the cakes and the storage instructions. The varieties mentioned have different instructions, such as keeping them in a cool, dry place or protecting them from heat.

    Check the best-before date and follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen once it’s open.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers standard and wholemeal egg cakes in 360 g packs, with twelve 30 g portions, as well as a gluten-free variety.

  • The standard and wholemeal packs make it easy to compare like-for-like portion sizes.
  • The gluten-free variety comes in a smaller pack; according to the label, it still contains egg, milk, soya and lactose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 300 g pack of ten standard egg cakes, a mini variety with ten cakes weighing 250 g, and a wholemeal variety.

  • The standard and mini varieties mentioned give you the choice of cakes weighing 30 g or 25 g each.
  • The allergen information for the variety you choose is what counts; Jumbo’s standard egg cakes list egg, gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped; the pack mentioned contains ten cakes and weighs 155 g.

  • Individual wrapping can be handy if you’re taking the cakes with you or handing them out at different times.
  • This is a crisp product with a milk coating, not a standard egg cake. Check the allergens on the pack.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of twelve.

  • A pack of twelve is a useful option when working out how many cakes you need.
  • Before buying, check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in a pack of two weighing 100 g.

  • This variety is worth considering if you need a gluten-free option and two cakes are enough.
  • A pack of two doesn’t offer the same stock-up convenience as a larger multipack; check the other ingredients and allergens too.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for a snack stash?

Choose a pack to suit the number of snack times and the size you want for each cake. For example, Jumbo lists ten standard egg cakes weighing 300 g in total and ten mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total; Albert Heijn lists twelve 30 g portions for its standard variety. So, as well as the number of cakes, check the weight of each one.

If I have an allergy, can I rely on the terms ‘gluten-free’ or ‘wholemeal’?

No. Check the full allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. For example, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free egg cakes still list egg, milk, soya and lactose; wholemeal doesn’t mean other allergens are absent either.

What if the online product information doesn’t match the packaging?

Before eating or sharing the product, check the information on the pack you actually have. According to Your Europe, the labelling of prepacked food includes details such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date and any special storage instructions.

How should I store egg cakes I’ve bought to keep in stock?

Follow the storage and resealing instructions on the pack you’ve chosen, and check the best-before date. The standard varieties from Jumbo and Albert Heijn mentioned here advise keeping them in a cool, dry place and closing the pack after use; Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken advise protecting the cakes from heat.