Who is this relevant to?

Breakfast hosts setting a full table

If you’re serving egg cakes to family or guests, the number in the pack is a more reliable guide than how large the pack looks. Also check the total weight when choosing between regular and mini egg cakes.

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

If you’re considering a wholemeal variety, you can compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, then check the size of one portion. The wholemeal label alone doesn’t replace that comparison.

Households checking allergens

For a shared breakfast, the pack you choose needs to suit everyone at the table. The varieties described include ingredients such as egg, wheat, milk and soya; check the current ingredients list and any warnings on the pack you’re serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve regular or mini egg cakes. Then compare only packs whose number of cakes and portion size suit your breakfast table.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough portions Count the cakes and check whether they’re regular or mini; compare the total weight too. If everyone is having a whole egg cake, I don’t want to run short halfway through serving. That’s why having enough cakes is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g, then check the values per portion for the variety you’ve chosen. When choosing between regular and wholemeal egg cakes, I want to know the nutritional value of my portion. Around 29% of consumers give this comparison top priority.
A practical quantity Compare the number of cakes, weight and portion size with what you actually plan to serve. With several dishes on the table, I don’t want to open far more egg cakes than we need. For around 21% of consumers, choosing a suitable quantity matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for your chosen variety, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If someone at the table needs to avoid an allergen, I need to know what’s in the pack before serving it. Around 14% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack contains enough whole portions

    A pack of ten mini egg cakes is not the same as twelve regular egg cakes. If twelve people each expect a whole cake, the number in the pack is what matters most.

    Count the people eating and decide on the portion size you want before comparing the number of cakes and weight on the pack.

  • Assuming wholemeal means low in sugars

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes; Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes. So the wholemeal label alone doesn’t tell you enough about the sugars in these varieties.

    Compare fibre and sugars on the same basis, preferably per 100 g, then check the portion you’ll be serving.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    The egg cakes described differ in their ingredients and any warnings. For example, Bolletje says its Crumbly Egg Cake may also contain nuts and sesame.

    Check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying, both before purchase and before serving.

  • Counting crumbly egg cakes as regular large egg cakes

    Jumbo’s Bolletje Crumbly Egg Cakes with Milk Coating come as ten individually wrapped cakes, weighing 155 g in total. That’s a different portion size and composition from a pack of regular egg cakes.

    Choose this variety only if smaller, individually wrapped cakes suit what you want to serve; also compare the ingredients and nutritional values.

Relevant brands and supermarket own-labels

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both regular and wholemeal AH egg cakes in 360 g packs containing twelve portions.

  • The product pages show the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions for both varieties.
  • Product information can change, so check the details on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of ten, wholemeal egg cakes in 300 g packs and ten mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total.

  • The difference between regular and mini egg cakes makes portion size an important factor in your choice.
  • A pack of ten won’t be enough if twelve people are each having one cake.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in packs of twelve, weighing 360 g in total.

  • The stated number is a good fit if you want to serve twelve individual egg cakes.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the current in-store pack before serving them to others.

Lidl

Lidl lists 360 g packs of egg cakes containing twelve and says the product is available in store only.

  • The stated number makes it easy to plan for one egg cake per person at a table of twelve.
  • Use the in-store pack to compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the one you choose.

Bolletje

Bolletje makes Crumbly Egg Cakes; Jumbo lists the milk-coated variety as ten individually wrapped cakes weighing 155 g in total.

  • Small, individually wrapped cakes are a good fit if you want to hand out separate portions.
  • The milk coating and smaller portions mean these aren’t a like-for-like replacement for regular large egg cakes; check the allergen information too.

Joybuy egg cake products

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for a weekend breakfast?

Allow one per person if everyone is having a whole egg cake. Albert Heijn lists twelve portions in its 360 g pack; ALDI and Lidl list twelve cakes. If you’re choosing mini egg cakes or serving other dishes too, first decide what portion you want to offer each person.

Does wholemeal mean egg cakes are low in sugars?

No, the wholemeal label doesn’t tell you that. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, while Jumbo lists 33.6 g per 100 g for its wholemeal variety. Compare fibre, sugars and portion size on the packaging for the variety you’re considering.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack and seal it well after use. Albert Heijn recommends storing the egg cakes described in a dark, dry place; check the best-before date on your own pack too.

Where can I check allergens in pre-packed egg cakes?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the mandatory labelling of fourteen allergens. Read any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens before serving the egg cakes too.