Choose egg cakes if you want to serve a biscuit with coffee in a relaxed setting. A box of chocolates is a better fit if you’re taking a thoughtful gift or want to offer a choice of flavours. For either option, check the packaging of the exact product for ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage advice.
You’re looking for a biscuit to put out with coffee, without it needing to feel like a gift. Jumbo offers several types of egg cakes, including regular, mini and wholemeal varieties. See which size suits your guests.
Presentation and a choice of flavours matter when you’re giving someone a gift. A box of chocolates could be a good fit, but check the contents and packaging of each product. For example, Albert Heijn lists individually wrapped chocolates in its Merci Gift Box.
The exact product matters more than the product category. For its Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Check the current allergen information on the packaging of every egg cake or box of chocolates.
First decide whether the treat is mainly for the table or something you’ll take as a gift. Then compare the exact products for allergens, pack size and nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gifting and variety | Check the packaging, number of pieces and listed flavours. If you want to hand them out, see whether the pieces are individually wrapped. | If I’m taking something as a thank-you, I want the packaging to feel gift-worthy and to give guests a choice. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Check separately for a gluten-free claim and information about other allergens. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I don’t want to rely on the product name. This check matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Serving with coffee | Compare the size and number of pieces with your group; also check the storage advice for when you plan to serve them. | For an everyday coffee break, I mainly want something I can put out without having to look for gift packaging. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. Also check the weight of each piece. | If the size of each piece determines my choice, I want to know what one portion contains. This is the main priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Putting a biscuit out on the table is a different shopping need from taking a thoughtful gift. Comparing products on sweetness alone tells you little about their presentation or the choice of flavours on offer.
First decide what you want the treat to do. Then compare the size of the egg cakes or the contents and packaging of the boxes of chocolates.
Ingredients can vary between products. The allergen information for one egg cake or box of chocolates therefore won’t tell you what applies to another product from the same brand.
Before buying and serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact product.
A gluten-free claim only answers the question about gluten; other allergens need to be checked separately.
As well as checking the gluten-free claim, read the full ingredients and allergen information if other ingredients need to be avoided.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for egg cakes for coffee time rather than a box of chocolates.
A biscuit and chocolate brand for anyone looking for a chocolate treat with coffee, rather than necessarily a box of chocolates as a gift.
A retailer with separate categories for egg cakes and chocolate gifts.
A retailer where you can explore egg cakes and chocolate gifts as different product options.
These chocolate products are a good fit if you want to take a thoughtful gift with a choice of flavours for coffee time. If you’re mainly looking to serve a biscuit, you can compare egg cakes separately by size, ingredients and number of pieces.
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A chocolate gift for anyone who wants to offer a choice of flavours with coffee.
288 g pack. Check the box to see whether the bars are individually wrapped if you want to hand them out to each person. Also read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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An assortment of chocolates to take as a thoughtful gift or put out to share over coffee.
385 g pack. Check the number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped if you want to share them out. Check the current packaging for allergen information.
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A chocolate collection for anyone looking for a small gift with a variety of flavours.
125 g pack. Check the number of chocolates and their packaging if it’s important to hand them out individually. If you have allergies, read the information on the current packaging.
Choose egg cakes if you want to serve a biscuit at a relaxed coffee get-together. If the treat is mainly a thank-you gift, or you want to offer a choice of chocolate flavours, a box of chocolates is a better fit.
No. For its Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients. Always check the current allergen information for the exact egg cake you plan to serve.
No. A gluten-free claim doesn’t answer questions about ingredients such as egg, milk, soya or nuts. For that, read the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose.
Check the contents, allergens, use-by date and any instructions for use or storage on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that information on the labels of pre-packed foods must be legible and that 14 allergens must be declared.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the box of chocolates you choose. Also check the use-by date before taking or serving the box; don’t assume the same storage advice applies to every chocolate product.
