Who are these egg cakes for?

Organisers who want to hand out sealed portions

You want attendees to be able to take a wrapped cake without opening a shared pack. SPAR lists an individually wrapped egg cake.

Planners of small work meetings

You want to match the number of cakes to the number of attendees and avoid having too many left over. Jumbo lists packs of 4 and 10, among other options.

Organisers comparing varieties and labels

You might be considering a wholemeal egg cake, for example. Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens, portion size and best-before information on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether each attendee needs a sealed portion, then choose the number of cakes and variety to suit the meeting.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Handing out individually wrapped cakes Look specifically for ‘individually wrapped’; the number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether they have individual wrappers. If everyone needs to be able to take a sealed cake, I don’t want to open a shared pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise individual portions.
Getting the right quantity Count the attendees and compare the quantities in each pack. Jumbo lists packs of 4 and 10; ALDI lists a 12-pack of Heerlijck Banket. For a small meeting, I want to put out enough cakes without having lots left over. For around 29% of consumers, getting the right quantity matters most.
Nutritional information Check the portion size and compare sugars, fibre and energy on the same basis, such as per 100 g. If fibre is my priority, I want to compare wholemeal options using the label. For around 21% of consumers, the nutritional profile is the deciding factor.
Flavour and texture Choose between a soft egg cake and a crisp-textured variety; if it has a milk coating or other additions, check the label too. If I want to offer a crisp-textured cake, it needs to suit the group’s preferences. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour and texture.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack contains individually wrapped cakes

    A pack containing several egg cakes doesn’t confirm that each one has its own wrapper. That distinction matters if attendees need to be able to take a sealed portion.

    Before buying, check whether the product information or packaging says ‘individually wrapped’.

  • Comparing nutritional values for different portion sizes directly

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives values for an extra-large regular egg cake weighing 75 g and a wholemeal egg cake weighing 30 g. This means the values per cake don’t directly compare two cakes of the same size.

    Compare nutritional information per 100 g or per portion actually served, and take portion size into account.

  • Skipping the label on a flavoured variety

    A milk coating or other addition can change the ingredients. For attendees who need to avoid allergens, the information on the packaging you choose is what matters.

    Check the current label before buying and keep that information available when serving.

  • Mistaking an old product recall for a current product warning

    On 28 January 2022, Albert Heijn announced a recall of various AH Eierkoeken due to possible metal contamination. That notice alone says nothing about current batches.

    Check current recall information and, if a batch is affected, follow the retailer’s or manufacturer’s instructions.

Brands to consider

SPAR

SPAR lists a single egg cake that is individually wrapped.

  • An option if each attendee needs to be able to take an individually wrapped cake.
  • Check availability at your chosen store and read the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 4 and 10, as well as mini and wholemeal varieties.

  • The different pack sizes make it easier to choose a quantity to suit your meeting.
  • Don’t assume a multipack contains individually wrapped cakes without checking.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular, wholemeal and Brabant-style egg cakes.

  • These varieties give you different product types to compare using the label.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje makes crisp-textured egg cakes; Jumbo also lists a Bolletje variety with a milk coating in a pack of 10.

  • A distinct option if you’re looking for a crisp texture.
  • For varieties with a milk coating or other additions, check the ingredients and allergens on the label.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists free-range egg cakes by Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12.

  • The listed quantity is useful when planning portions for a group.
  • Check separately how the cakes are packaged and whether they’re available at your chosen store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy an individually wrapped egg cake?

Yes, SPAR lists a single egg cake that is individually wrapped. Before your work meeting, check the current packaging and availability at your chosen store.

How many egg cakes do I need for a small work meeting?

Choose a quantity to suit the number of attendees and decide whether you’d like a few spare portions. Jumbo lists packs of 4 and 10; ALDI lists a 12-pack of Heerlijck Banket.

Can I compare regular and wholemeal egg cakes by the piece?

Only if you take portion size into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives nutritional values for a regular extra-large egg cake weighing 75 g and a wholemeal egg cake weighing 30 g. So compare specific products on the same basis, such as per 100 g.

Where can I check allergen information for colleagues?

Check the current label on the egg cakes you plan to serve. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. If the ingredients have changed, don’t rely solely on information you viewed online earlier.

How should I store egg cakes until a later meeting?

Follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging you choose. Jumbo says to ‘store in a cool, dry place away from light’ for its packs of 4 egg cakes, but always follow the instructions and date on your own packaging.