Choose an individually wrapped egg cake if you want to take one along as an afternoon snack without needing an extra container; Jumbo explicitly states that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped. If you mainly want to compare portion sizes and nutritional information, look at Jumbo Volkoren Eierkoeken, which has a stated portion size of 30 g. If you need a gluten-free egg cake, check the label and other allergens on the packaging of the exact variant.
Want to pop an egg cake in your bag without taking an opened pack or container with you? Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped. Bear in mind that it has a milk coating if you’re storing it somewhere warm.
If you want to compare portion sizes and nutritional information, Jumbo’s product information for its wholemeal egg cakes gives a portion size of 30 g and a fibre value per 100 g. Don’t assume that each egg cake in a multipack is individually wrapped.
AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken are described as gluten-free, but according to Albert Heijn this variant also contains egg, milk, soya and lactose, and may contain sesame seeds and nuts. Check the allergen information on the packaging of the product you buy.
First, decide whether you need to be able to take one cake with you easily, or whether portion size, nutritional information or ingredients will guide your choice. The number of cakes in a pack doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether they’re individually wrapped.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking one along | Look for the explicit wording ‘individually wrapped’; don’t infer this from the number of cakes in the box. | If you want to take one cake to work or have it on the go, you won’t want to need an opened pack or extra container. This convenience is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the stated portion size and nutritional values per portion and per 100 g, including sugars and fibre. | If you’re choosing a set-size afternoon snack, you’ll want to know what the packaging defines as one portion. Around 27% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Check the gluten-free claim, ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; also look for warnings about possible traces. | If an ingredient or allergen limits your choice, you’ll need to assess more than just the product name. For around 18% of consumers, this check is their first selection criterion. |
| Quantity and packaging | Check the number of cakes and the net weight, and separately check whether the cakes are individually wrapped. | If you want to spread a pack over several snack breaks, the quantity and packaging are what matter most. This is the biggest consideration for around 9% of consumers. |
A pack of ten or twelve egg cakes doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped cakes. Jumbo explicitly says that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is individually wrapped.
If you want to take one cake with you without a container, look for ‘individually wrapped’ in the product information or on the packaging before you buy.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain egg, milk, soya and lactose; they may also contain sesame seeds and nuts.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even when ‘gluten-free’ is clearly shown on the front.
A milk coating, cinnamon or the description ‘light and fluffy’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fibre a portion contains.
Use the nutritional information and stated portion size if you want to compare variants by their nutritional values.
Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is worth considering if individual wrapping matters: Jumbo describes this variant as individually wrapped.
Jumbo offers standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, so you can compare the packaging and portion sizes of the different variants.
These egg cakes are worth considering if an explicit gluten-free claim is your first requirement.
Scharreleierkoeken at ALDI are a multipack to consider if you want enough for several snack breaks from one pack.
The name ‘egg cake’ alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the portion you choose. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variant per portion and per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that snacks can vary considerably in things such as sugar and salt.
Check that the exact packaging carries a ‘gluten-free’ claim, then read the ingredients and allergen information too. AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken are described as gluten-free, but according to Albert Heijn this variant still contains other allergens.
This varies by variant, so always read the label on the egg cakes you buy. For AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, soya and lactose, with a warning that sesame seeds and nuts may also be present; gluten-free doesn’t rule out these other ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen variant, including after opening a multipack. If you take a Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel with a milk coating with you, bear in mind that your bag or coat pocket may get warm.
