Who is this relevant for?

Parents buying snacks for several occasions

You’re looking for enough egg cakes for a small group or for several snack times, and want to be able to reseal the pack properly once it’s open.

Parents looking to manage toddler portions

You’re comparing regular egg cakes with minis so you can decide in advance how large a piece to hand out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables or some wholemeal bread as the main snacks for toddlers.

Parents who need to consider allergens

You want to know whether the exact egg cake you’re buying is suitable for the children who’ll be sharing it, and whether you need to follow any rules set by their school or childcare provider.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many pieces you want to hand out and how large each portion should be. Then check the allergens and nutritional information on the pack you’re actually buying.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of pieces Compare the number of egg cakes and the storage advice for after opening. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in its regular pack; Jumbo lists 10. When I’m sharing them with a group, I want to have enough pieces and be able to save the rest for another occasion. Around 35% of consumers prioritise having enough pieces.
Portion size Check the weight and nutritional information per piece: Jumbo lists 25 g for a mini egg cake and 30 g for a regular one. For a small treat, I want to decide in advance which piece to hand out. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to manage portion sizes.
Allergens and group rules Read the allergen information on the exact pack and ask the school or childcare provider what rules apply. When several children are sharing, I want to know before buying whether the egg cakes are suitable for their allergies and the group’s rules. For around 21% of consumers, this is their main concern.
Nutritional information Compare fibre, sugars and energy per 100 g and per portion you plan to hand out; don’t judge a claim such as wholemeal in isolation from the rest of the label. When choosing between varieties for an occasional treat, I want to be able to compare their nutritional information. Around 15% of consumers give this their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking of a large pack as an everyday toddler snack

    Having enough for several occasions doesn’t change the role of biscuits in a toddler’s diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread as the main snacks for toddlers.

    Decide in advance how many egg cakes you’ll hand out, and store the rest according to the advice on the pack.

  • Checking only for gluten

    The regular egg cakes described here also contain other allergens, including egg, milk and soya. According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free variety also contains egg, milk and soya.

    Check the allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen, and ask about allergies and group rules before bringing it along.

  • Relying on ‘wholemeal’ or ‘gluten-free’ as a complete assessment

    Jumbo’s wholemeal variety included in this comparison lists more fibre per 100 g than its regular variety, but one nutritional value doesn’t determine whether an egg cake is suitable as a snack. Gluten-free also says nothing about whether other allergens are present.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and read the full allergen list.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

Regular AH Eierkoeken come in a 360 g pack, with 12 portions of 30 g. Albert Heijn also offers a separate gluten-free variety in a 100 g pack, with two portions.

  • The regular pack gives you 12 individual portions to plan for a shared snack.
  • The gluten-free pack is much smaller and, according to the product information, still contains egg, milk and soya. Check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack, and a 300 g wholemeal variety.

  • The regular variety has 30 g portions; the minis weigh 25 g each, so you can compare the size of each piece.
  • The varieties described contain allergens, including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya.

Bolletje

Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek is a crisp option for a snack. The version with a milk coating included in this comparison is sold as 10 individually wrapped pieces.

  • Individual wrappers make it easy to decide in advance how many pieces to hand out.
  • The version with a milk coating contains egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. Check the pack for warnings about possible traces, too.

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Frequently asked questions

Are egg cakes suitable as an everyday snack for a toddler?

Don’t make egg cakes the go-to everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for babies over one and toddlers, such as fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread.

Which pack is handy if I want to share with toddlers?

Choose based on the number of children and the portion size you want for each child. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g for its regular egg cakes; Jumbo lists 10 portions of 30 g for its regular variety and 10 portions of 25 g for its minis.

Do I need to check allergens in gluten-free egg cakes, too?

Yes. Always check the full allergen list on the exact pack. According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free egg cakes still contain egg, milk and soya. Gluten-free doesn’t mean they’re free from other allergens.

How should I store a larger pack once it’s open?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. The regular egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo described here should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack tightly after use.