A pack of 10 to 12 regular egg cakes is a good choice for sharing or for several planned breaks. Mini egg cakes make it easier to count out smaller portions, while individually wrapped crisp cakes are handy if you want to take a few separate pieces with you. If you’re choosing a wholemeal variety, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and always check the label on the pack you’re buying if you have allergies.
You want to know in advance how many cakes you can hand out or split between different breaks. Jumbo offers a regular pack with 10 portions, while Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs with 12 portions or pieces.
For a daypack or lunchbox, you want to choose how many pieces to take with you. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes, with portions of 25 g. If you’re looking for individual wrappers, Bolletje’s product information says its crisp egg cakes with a milk coating are individually wrapped. This is a different type of product from a soft egg cake.
You may want to compare fibre, sugars and portion sizes, or need to consider allergens when sharing. Check the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety: product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Bolletje shows that ingredients and allergens can vary between egg cakes.
Decide how many pieces you want to take and how you’ll divide them up along the way. Then compare the nutritional information and, if you have allergies, read the current label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces | Count the pieces or portions and check the weight per portion. Jumbo lists 10 regular portions of 30 g; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g. | If I’m packing for a group or several breaks, I want to know how many cakes I can share out. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Nutritional value | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, then check the portion size. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. | When comparing varieties, you shouldn’t rely on the word ‘wholemeal’ alone. Around 31% of consumers prioritise comparing nutritional values. |
| Portions for the walk | Check whether ‘mini’ simply means a smaller portion or whether the pack actually says ‘individually wrapped’. Jumbo lists mini portions of 25 g; Bolletje says its crisp variety with a milk coating is individually wrapped. | For my lunchbox or daypack, I want to decide in advance how many pieces to take. For around 23% of consumers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, any allergens highlighted on the label and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re buying. | If I’m sharing egg cakes with someone who has a food allergy, I want to be able to check the current label. For around 15% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
Jumbo lists 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, compared with 31.2 g per 100 g for the regular variety. A higher fibre content doesn’t in itself mean there’s less sugar.
Compare the same values per 100 g, then check the weight of one portion. This makes it easier to see the difference between the ingredients and the portion size.
A stated number of pieces or portions doesn’t confirm that each cake is individually wrapped. Bolletje specifically says that its crisp egg cakes with a milk coating are individually wrapped.
If individual wrappers are important for your walk, look for ‘individually wrapped’ on the pack. Otherwise, consider taking a small box or bag to protect the cakes.
Albert Heijn points out that product information can change. The pack you actually buy is especially important when it comes to allergens.
Check the current label before eating or handing out an egg cake if allergens are a concern. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
A Lidl listing for a 12-piece pack of egg cakes was only available for a limited period in store. It doesn’t mean the same product will be on the shelf for your next walk.
Check the current offer period and your local store before relying on that pack.
Jumbo’s product information covers regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
Albert Heijn lists regular egg cakes weighing 360 g, with 12 portions, and a 3-pack of spelt egg cakes consisting of three separate packs of four pieces.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Bolletje’s crisp egg cakes with a milk coating are listed as a pack of 10 individually wrapped pieces.
Lidl has a store listing for a 12-piece pack of egg cakes.
No, egg cakes aren’t essential for every walk. Wandel.nl describes a snack as something to plan around the length of your walk and when you’ll eat; remember to think about drinks when planning, too.
Not necessarily: according to Jumbo’s product information, the wholemeal variety reviewed contains 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g, while the regular variety contains 31.2 g per 100 g. The wholemeal variety also lists more fibre: 3.9 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g. If you’re choosing between these varieties, compare both values and the portion size.
‘Mini’ doesn’t automatically mean individually wrapped. Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its mini egg cakes; check the pack separately if you want to take individually wrapped cakes with you. Bolletje does state that the pieces in its crisp variety with a milk coating are individually wrapped.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve seen the same product name before. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the label. Also look for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and protect the cakes from getting squashed while you’re out. Jumbo says to store its regular and wholemeal egg cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn also says to close the pack securely after use for its regular egg cakes. A small box can be useful if you’re taking just a few pieces from an opened multipack.
