Who is this choice relevant to?

Host with a full coffee table

You want to offer everyone an egg cake without opening several small packs. Jumbo lists a pack of ten, while ALDI and Lidl list examples containing twelve.

Shopper comparing ingredients and nutritional values

As well as the quantity, you’re checking the wholemeal flour, fibre and sugar content. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes; Jumbo lists 1.4 g per 100 g for its standard egg cakes. Compare the nutritional information for the options you’re actually considering.

Coffee guest with an allergy or dietary requirement

The ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack are what matter most to you. The options mentioned may contain egg, cereals containing gluten, milk or soya, among other ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the labels of pre-packed foods.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many egg cakes you want to serve, then check whether the ingredients, nutritional information and storage options suit your coffee get-together.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of servings Count the pieces in the pack, not just the grams. Jumbo lists ten pieces in its standard pack; ALDI lists twelve Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken. If everyone at the table is getting one egg cake, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough servings for their group.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the label of the option you’ve chosen. Don’t assume a product is suitable just because it says wholemeal. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know which option I can offer them. For around 25% of consumers, allergens and suitability for dietary requirements come first.
Ingredients and nutritional content Compare the wholemeal flour in the ingredients list, along with fibre and sugar per 100 g. To check the amount per cake, look at the serving size too. I want to choose based on what’s in the egg cake, not just the name on the front of the pack. Around 25% of consumers put the product’s composition first when choosing.
Leftover egg cakes Choose a pack size that suits your group. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. If there are egg cakes left after coffee, I want to be able to store them properly. For around 17% of consumers, avoiding leftovers is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    The weight won’t tell you directly how many guests can each have a cake. Jumbo lists ten pieces in a 300 g pack; ALDI lists twelve in a 360 g pack.

    First count the guests you expect, then compare the number of pieces in each pack.

  • Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free

    AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes contain wholemeal wheat flour, so the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean this option is gluten-free.

    If you have a dietary requirement, check the claims, ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Opening a large pack without a plan for leftovers

    If you won’t eat all the egg cakes with your coffee, storage is another factor to consider when choosing a pack size.

    Open the pack when you’re ready to serve the cakes and seal the rest securely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place.

  • Treating individually wrapped cakes as the same as a large standard pack

    Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as ten individually wrapped pieces with a total weight of 155 g. That’s a different type and quantity from, for example, a standard pack of twelve weighing 360 g.

    Choose this option if you want to hand them out individually. For a full coffee table, compare the number of pieces and the type of egg cake too.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

These examples show the pack formats and options you can compare. Check the details on the pack you choose.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

A standard pack for anyone who wants to serve twelve individual egg cakes.

  • ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a 360 g pack containing twelve pieces.
  • Check the current ingredients and pack information in store.

Albert Heijn

AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes are an option to compare with other egg cakes if you’re looking for a product specifically labelled wholemeal.

  • Albert Heijn lists twelve servings in a 360 g pack, wholemeal wheat flour and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The ingredients include wheat and other allergens; wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free.

Jumbo

A standard pack that suits a group of up to ten people if you’re serving one cake each.

  • Jumbo lists its Jumbo Egg Cakes, 10 Pack as weighing 300 g and providing ten servings.
  • The allergens listed for this option include barley, egg, milk, soya and wheat.

Sondey / Lidl

A pack of twelve for a coffee table where you want to allow one cake per guest.

  • Lidl lists twelve egg cakes per pack, with a total weight of 360 g.
  • Check the current pack in store for ingredients and allergen information.

Bolletje

A different option if you want to hand out egg cakes individually rather than opening a large pack of standard egg cakes.

  • Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as ten individually wrapped pieces weighing 155 g.
  • The crumbly option differs from a standard egg cake in both type and ingredients; check the listed allergens too.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I serve with coffee?

As a starting point, allow one egg cake per expected guest and adjust the number if you’d like to offer more. Jumbo lists a standard pack with ten servings; ALDI, Albert Heijn and Lidl list the options mentioned as containing twelve pieces or servings.

Are allergens listed on egg cake packaging?

Pre-packed egg cakes should have allergen information on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on labels for pre-packed foods. Check the information on the exact pack before buying.

Are regular or wholemeal egg cakes gluten-free?

Not based on those product names alone: the Jumbo standard option and Albert Heijn wholemeal option mentioned both list ingredients containing gluten. Albert Heijn also sells a separate four-piece option labelled gluten-free. Check the current label on the pack you choose before buying.

How should I store egg cakes after opening the pack?

Store any remaining egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage and use-by information on the pack.