Who are these options for?

Students who want to take individual snacks with them

Individually wrapped portions are handy when you’re juggling moving boxes, travelling and lectures. Jumbo says Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

Students looking for a filled egg cake

If filling matters more to you than individual wrapping, the Gulden Krakeling option is worth considering. Albert Heijn describes it as an egg cake with cocoa-flavoured decoration and a cream filling, and says it’s available in store only.

Shoppers who check labels carefully

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values are important to your choice, compare the packaging of the product you’re planning to buy. Egg, soya and wheat are among the relevant allergens in the products mentioned; other allergen information varies by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before settling into your student room, decide whether individual portions, the type of topping and filling, or the label is your main priority. Then check the packaging of the specific egg cake.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Individual portions Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and how many are in the pack. Jumbo lists ten individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje. If I want to pop an egg cake in my bag on moving day, I’d choose individual portions over a pack I have to split up myself. Around 40% of consumers place the greatest importance on this.
Coating and filling Read the product description and ingredients: a milk coating, cocoa-flavoured decoration and chocolate coating are not the same thing. If you’re choosing a filled snack, you’ll want to know whether it contains cream filling and exactly what the coating is. Around 30% of consumers prioritise flavour and filling.
Label Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. If I need to avoid certain allergens or keep an eye on sugars and fats, the label determines which option I can choose. Around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every chocolate-style coating is chocolate

    Jumbo describes the Bolletje option as having a milk coating, while Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling option as an egg cake with cocoa-flavoured decoration and cream filling. Neither description confirms a chocolate coating.

    If you’re specifically looking for a chocolate coating, read the description of the coating as well as the ingredients.

  • Assuming an existing product page means it’s currently available

    Jumbo says Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade is no longer part of its online range. The product name alone is no reason to expect it to be available online.

    Check what’s currently available before adding an option to your shopping list.

  • Comparing nutritional values for different portion sizes directly

    Jumbo lists the Bolletje option at around 15.5 g per cake, while nutritional information for another option may be given per 100 g. A value per cake and a value per 100 g aren’t based on the same amount.

    First compare similar egg cakes per 100 g, then check the weight of one cake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends comparing labels per 100 g.

  • Relying only on an allergen list you checked earlier

    The allergens listed for the Bolletje and Gulden Krakeling options differ. If allergens matter to your choice, the information on the pack you’re actually using is what counts.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before eating.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje in a pack of ten, weighing 155 g in total.

  • Jumbo says the cakes are individually wrapped, making them easier to take with you on moving day.
  • The description mentions a milk coating, not a confirmed chocolate coating. Also check the information about egg, lactose, milk, soya and wheat, as well as warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

Gulden Krakeling

Albert Heijn describes Choco gevulde eierkoeken as an option with cocoa-flavoured decoration and cream filling.

  • The filling described makes this option worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a filled egg cake.
  • Cocoa-flavoured decoration doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating. Albert Heijn says it’s available in store only; also check the allergens on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade is a product name you may come across when comparing coatings.

  • The product description mentions cocoa-flavoured decoration, so you can distinguish this from a product explicitly described as having a chocolate coating.
  • Jumbo says this option is no longer part of its online range. Check current availability before relying on it.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Do these egg cakes have a chocolate coating?

That isn’t clear from the descriptions of these options. Jumbo describes the Bolletje option as having a milk coating; Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling option as having cocoa-flavoured decoration and cream filling. If you’re specifically looking for chocolate, check the ingredients of the coating.

Which allergens should I check for in these options?

Check the current packaging for both options. Jumbo lists egg, lactose, milk, soya and wheat for the Bolletje option, with warnings about the possible presence of allergens including nuts and sesame. Albert Heijn lists wheat/gluten, egg and soya for the Gulden Krakeling option; it may contain milk.

How should I store egg cakes in a student room?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For biscuits, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dry and dark place, and keeping the packaging tightly sealed, even after opening a pack.

How do I compare the nutritional value of egg cakes with different portion sizes?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the weight of each cake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing per 100 g; this stops you comparing the value for one small egg cake with the value for a different amount.