People managing a shared office snack tin
Do you want every member of staff to be able to take a sealed eierkoek? Look for an explicit ‘individually wrapped’ description. The number of biscuits in a pack isn’t enough to confirm this.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Buyers planning stock by portion
When serving a larger group, both the number of biscuits and the portion size matter. A shared pack may be suitable if individual wrappers aren’t required; check the inner packaging before relying on this.
People responsible for allergen information
If staff need to check which allergens an eierkoek contains, keep the current label for the exact version being served available. An individual wrapper doesn’t replace this check.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether each eierkoek needs to stay sealed until a member of staff takes it. Then consider portions, allergen information and what you’ll do with the packaging.
Individually wrapped
Suitable when: every member of staff needs to be able to take a separately sealed eierkoek. SPAR and Jumbo use this description for the SPAR eierkoek and Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel respectively.
Worth considering: the Bolletje version is crisp, flavoured with cinnamon and topped with a milk coating. If you’re expecting a soft eierkoek, bear this difference in mind.
Shared pack
Suitable when: you mainly want to match the number of biscuits and portion size to your office stock, and individual wrappers aren’t essential.
Worth considering: a description such as ‘packed in 8s’ doesn’t confirm that each biscuit has its own wrapper. Follow the storage instructions on the chosen pack after opening.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual packaging | Look for ‘individually wrapped’ and check the inner packaging when your order arrives; the number of biscuits per pack doesn’t confirm that they have separate wrappers. | I want every colleague to be able to take an eierkoek that’s still sealed, rather than choosing one from an open bag. For around 31% of consumers, serving them individually is the top priority. |
| Portions and stock | Compare the number of biscuits and the portion size; Albert Heijn, for example, lists 12 portions of 30 g for AH Eierkoeken. | For our coffee corner, I want to put out enough suitable portions without confusing a smaller size with a regular eierkoek. Around 25% of consumers say portion planning is their top priority. |
| Allergen information | Read the current label for the exact version and keep it available alongside the shared stock. | When colleagues help themselves, I want them to be able to check the allergens in that particular version. Clear allergen information is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Packaging waste | Check the packaging instructions and your local council’s recycling rules for individual wrappers. | I want to know in advance where the wrappers will go in the coffee corner, and whether serving the biscuits individually is worth the extra waste. This is the most important consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multi-biscuit pack means individual wrappers
‘Packed in 8s’ and ‘12 biscuits per pack’ tell you how many biscuits you’re buying, not how each one is packaged inside the pack.
Before buying, check that it explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’. When your order arrives, check the inner packaging if serving them sealed is essential.
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Confusing the wrapper with allergen information
A sealed eierkoek isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a food allergy. Information about the version being served still needs to be available.
Check the current label and keep the outer packaging or a wrapper with readable product information alongside the office stock.
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Ordering a crisp eierkoek as if it were the standard soft version
Product descriptions say Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is crisp and topped with cinnamon and a milk coating. This makes it different from a soft eierkoek.
Choose this version only if its size, texture and ingredients suit how you want to serve it in the office.
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Not providing somewhere for individual wrappers
Individually wrapped biscuits leave separate pieces of packaging behind once taken. The right waste stream depends on the packaging and your local council’s recycling arrangements.
Put a clearly labelled bin by the snack tin and follow the packaging instructions and local waste rules.
Brands to consider
SPAR
SPAR lists an individual eierkoek that’s individually wrapped. This is useful if every member of staff needs to be able to take a sealed biscuit.
- The product description confirms both a single biscuit and individual packaging.
- When putting together your office supplies, check the current product information and label.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is an individually wrapped, crisp version for anyone who isn’t specifically looking for a soft eierkoek.
- Jumbo describes this cinnamon version as individually wrapped.
- Bolletje says the cinnamon version is only available at Kruidvat during promotions and isn’t part of its regular range.
Albert Heijn
AH Eierkoeken and AH Mini eierkoeken are options if you’re mainly looking for a shared pack in a suitable portion size.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g for AH Eierkoeken and eight biscuits for AH Mini eierkoeken.
- The number of portions doesn’t confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular and wholemeal eierkoeken, among other options, in packs containing multiple portions.
- According to Jumbo, Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren contains ten portions; the product should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light.
- The number of portions doesn’t confirm that the biscuits have individual wrappers. Check the inner packaging if sealed serving is essential.
ALDI / Heerlijck Banket
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a pack for anyone looking to buy several eierkoeken at once.
- The product description lists twelve biscuits in a 360 g pack.
- Twelve biscuits per pack tells you nothing about individual wrappers; check the packaging if this is essential.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if an eierkoek is individually wrapped?
Look for an explicit ‘individually wrapped’ description. SPAR uses this wording for its eierkoek, and Jumbo does the same for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel. ‘Eight biscuits’ or a similar number on a pack doesn’t confirm that each biscuit has its own wrapper.
What allergen information should I keep by the office snack tin?
Keep the current label for the eierkoek being served available, so staff can check the information for that exact version. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label; a loose wrapper without a readable label is no substitute for the outer packaging.
Can someone with a food allergy eat these eierkoeken?
You can only assess this by checking the current label for the exact eierkoek and the allergens relevant to that person. Product information for the versions mentioned includes ingredients such as egg, wheat or gluten, milk and soya; don’t rely on the name ‘eierkoek’ or the fact that it has an individual wrapper.
How should I store an opened pack of eierkoeken at work?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says to store AH Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place away from light and to reseal the pack properly after use; Jumbo says to store Jumbo Eierkoeken Volkoren in a cool, dry place away from light.
Where should I dispose of wrappers and other packaging?
Follow the instructions on the product packaging and your local council’s rules. Jumbo says to put the film from its regular eierkoeken in plastic recycling and the clip in general waste. According to Milieu Centraal, plastic packaging can be recycled separately in many local authority areas, but collection arrangements vary from one area to another.