Which egg cake is right for you?

Shoppers who prioritise organic

You want to be able to check the organic label on the specific pack. Individual wrappers matter less to you than this product feature.

Shoppers who want to take one cake with them

You’re looking for an egg cake with its own wrapper for a journey, lunchbox or sharing occasion. In that case, look for the words ‘individually wrapped’.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

Ingredients, allergens and portion size determine which option you choose. Check the current pack: the products discussed here list ingredients including wheat, egg and milk, and, depending on the option, soya.

What should you consider when choosing?

When buying egg cakes, decide which requirement matters most to you: the organic label, an individual wrapper or the information on the label.

Organic egg cakes in one bag

When to choose them: choose this option if the organic label matters more to you than individual wrappers. Hofweb sells Van der Westen Organic as four organic egg cakes weighing 450 g in total.

The trade-off: according to Hofweb, all four cakes are in one bag, rather than each having its own wrapper.

Individually wrapped egg cakes

When to choose them: choose this option if you want to take one cake with you. SPAR lists an individually wrapped egg cake, and Hoogvliet says the same about the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek.

The trade-off: the packaging says nothing about whether a product is organic. If organic is a requirement for you, check the exact pack separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic label Check the exact pack for the EU organic logo and organic product description. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory for prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. I want to check whether these egg cakes are organic before buying; around 42% of consumers make this their top priority.
Individual wrapping Check whether the product is described as ‘individually wrapped’; a pack containing several cakes doesn’t mean each cake has its own wrapper. If I want a cake in my bag, I want it to have its own wrapper so I don’t have to open a shared bag first; around 33% of consumers give individual wrapping the greatest importance.
Label and portion Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. Compare the nutritional values per cake and per 100 g when sizes differ. If ingredients or portion size determine my choice, I want to see the details for the exact option; around 25% of consumers make these their first consideration.

Common mistakes when buying egg cakes

  • Assuming ‘individually wrapped’ means ‘organic’

    Having its own wrapper only describes the packaging. The individually wrapped egg cakes described by SPAR and Hoogvliet are therefore not automatically organic.

    If you need both features, check the organic label and the individual packaging separately on the exact product.

  • Confusing a shared bag with individual wrappers

    Hofweb describes four Van der Westen Organic egg cakes in one bag. So, four cakes on the pack doesn’t mean four individually wrapped cakes.

    As well as checking how many cakes there are, read how they’re packaged, especially if you want to take one with you at a time.

  • Taking a product claim as a complete picture of its nutritional value

    Information about fibre or calcium, for example, doesn’t tell you how much sugar a cake contains or how large the portion is. A crisp egg cake also isn’t necessarily comparable to a large, soft one.

    Compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the option you choose.

Brands and product ranges compared

Van der Westen Organic

Hofweb sells these egg cakes as a pack of four organic cakes, weighing 450 g in total.

  • The organic label is listed for this specific product.
  • According to Hofweb, all four egg cakes are in one bag. Check the label for allergens; the product information lists wheat, egg and milk.

SPAR

SPAR describes an individually wrapped egg cake for anyone who wants to take one with them.

  • The product description specifically says it is individually wrapped.
  • Check separately for an organic label. The product information lists wheat, egg, milk and soya as allergens.

Bolletje

The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is a crisp, individually wrapped option with a milk coating, as described by Hoogvliet.

  • The individual wrapping is listed; Hoogvliet gives the energy value as 65 kcal per cake.
  • This crisp option is different from a soft, round egg cake. Check the organic label and the information on the exact option; the product information lists milk, wheat, egg and soya.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells a standard pack of four soft egg cakes, weighing 300 g in total.

  • The product information lists four portions and includes ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Don’t assume that the cakes are individually wrapped or organic just because they come in a multipack. The product information lists wheat, egg, milk and soya.

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Frequently asked questions about egg cakes

How can I check whether egg cakes are organic?

Look for the organic label and EU organic logo on the exact pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory for prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic.

Are individually wrapped egg cakes organic too?

Not necessarily: ‘individually wrapped’ describes the packaging, not whether a product is organic. Check both features separately if you’re looking for an egg cake that meets both requirements.

Which allergens should I check in these egg cakes?

Always read the current label for the option you’re buying. The product information for the egg cakes discussed here lists wheat, egg and milk; soya is also listed for the SPAR, Bolletje and Jumbo options discussed.

How should I store egg cakes after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you choose. Jumbo advises storing its egg cakes in a cool, dry and dark place; the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek should be protected from heat.

Does a light texture tell me anything about nutritional value?

No, the texture doesn’t tell you how much energy or sugar an egg cake contains. The Voedingscentrum gives the energy value of an extra-large 75 g egg cake as 230 kcal, with 28,6 g of sugar; use the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g for the exact option when making your choice.