Who are these pack sizes suitable for?

Anyone making breakfast for a group

If everyone should be able to have an egg cake, the number in the pack is a good place to start. Jumbo and ALDI offer packs of 10 and 12 respectively, so count how many you want to put on the table beforehand.

Anyone looking to serve smaller portions

Mini egg cakes are a different size to put out or take with you after breakfast. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack.

Anyone comparing labels

If you’re looking for wholemeal ingredients or need to check for specific allergens, the product name alone isn’t enough. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many you need and whether smaller portions would be useful. Then compare the pack sizes and check the label of the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Enough in the pack Count the egg cakes in the pack and compare that number with the people at the table. The standard packs mentioned contain 10 or 12. When I’m making breakfast for a group, I want everyone to be able to choose without opening a second pack. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Smaller portions Check the size and weight of each cake; Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack. I want to put out smaller egg cakes and perhaps pack any leftovers in a lunchbox. Portion size is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Useful pack size Compare the total weight and number of cakes, and consider how many you can use after breakfast. For my breakfast, I want a pack I can still make use of afterwards. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging. If you’re considering a wholemeal variety, check which grains it contains. If I’m considering a wholemeal variety or need to account for allergens, I want to know what’s in that specific pack. The label comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    A pack of 10 mini egg cakes doesn’t contain the same amount as a pack of 10 standard egg cakes. Jumbo lists these sizes as 250 g and 300 g respectively.

    As well as the number of cakes, check the total weight and choose the size you actually want to serve.

  • Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free

    Albert Heijn’s wholemeal egg cake contains wholemeal wheat flour; the allergen information also lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.

    If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in question.

  • Treating mini, crumbly and standard egg cakes as the same

    Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes are designed to be smaller. According to the product information, Bolletje Crumbly Egg Cakes with Milk Coating have a milk coating and are individually wrapped, so they’re not simply smaller standard egg cakes.

    Choose based on the portion size, texture and ingredients you want, not just the number in the pack.

  • Relying on outdated product information

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if a particular ingredient is a deciding factor for you.

    Check the packaging again when you buy the egg cakes and before you serve them.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 and mini egg cakes in packs of 10. The range also includes a wholemeal variety.

  • For the standard and mini varieties, you can compare the number of cakes with the total weight.
  • The same number of cakes doesn’t mean the same size here: the standard variety is 300 g and the mini variety is 250 g.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers own-brand egg cakes in a 360 g pack, as well as a separate 360 g wholemeal variety.

  • The product information helps you compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the current packaging.

Heerlijck Banket

Heerlijck Banket is an ALDI own brand, offering free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The stated number of cakes makes it easy to check whether one pack will be enough for the breakfast table.
  • ALDI lists this product as an in-store item.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crumbly Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are listed in a pack of 10 weighing 155 g, with each cake individually wrapped.

  • Individual wrapping can be handy if you want to take egg cakes with you separately.
  • Their crumbly texture and milk coating make them different from a standard egg cake for the breakfast table; check the allergen information too.

Lidl

Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • You can compare the pack size directly with other packs of 12.
  • Lidl lists these egg cakes as an in-store item.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for Sunday breakfast?

Count how many people will be eating and how many cakes you want to put out. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10, while Heerlijck Banket and Lidl list packs of 12. Choose a quantity that suits your table, and think about what you’ll use after breakfast.

Can I rely on the product name if I have a food allergy?

No. Check the allergens on the specific pack before serving the egg cakes. The varieties mentioned list allergens including egg, milk, soya, or wheat and cereals containing gluten; the ingredients vary by product.

Is a wholemeal egg cake also gluten-free?

No. The term wholemeal doesn’t mean that an egg cake is gluten-free. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal variety contains wholemeal wheat flour and lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Always read the label of the variety you intend to buy.

How should I store egg cakes after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you bought. Albert Heijn and Jumbo state that their standard varieties should be kept in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also advises resealing the pack securely after use. Check the use-by date too.