Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone stocking up on biscuits

If you want to hand out eierkoeken individually, compare the number of biscuits, weight, best-before date and storage instructions.

Anyone buying chocolate as a gift

Looking for something to say thank you or share? Consider the presentation, whether the chocolates are individually wrapped and the variety of flavours.

Anyone checking for allergens

Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact eierkoeken or box of chocolates, as ingredients can vary between products.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re stocking up for everyday biscuit breaks, buying a gift or looking for something to share. This will help you work out which packaging and product information matter when you buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and shelf life Compare the number of biscuits and net weight; check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. If I want to hand out eierkoeken regularly, the pack size needs to suit the number of occasions before the product goes out of date. For around 33% of consumers, planning stock in this way is the top priority.
Gift or biscuit stock Check that the packaging suits the occasion and whether the chocolates are individually wrapped. For a thank-you gift, I want something I can give to someone or share, not just more biscuits for the cupboard. That’s why around 25% of consumers prioritise the gift or sharing aspect.
Allergens Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, including any mention of egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, soya, peanuts and nuts where relevant. When I’m buying something for someone else, I need to know which allergens the product contains before handing it out. This check comes first for around 42% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating eierkoeken and boxes of chocolates as the same kind of stock

    A pack of eierkoeken tops up your biscuit supply; a box of chocolates may be designed for giving or sharing. So the number of items alone tells you little about which pack is right for your needs.

    Before comparing products, decide whether you want biscuits to hand out, chocolates to share or a gift. Then compare the pack size and packaging.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Ingredients vary between products and varieties. A chocolate eierkoek won’t necessarily have the same allergen information as a plain eierkoek or a box of chocolates.

    Check the latest information on the packaging of the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.

  • Assuming an old product listing means it’s still in stock

    Jumbo says that Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks is no longer part of its online range. A product listing doesn’t confirm that you can order the item now.

    Check the current range before adding a particular chocolate eierkoek to your stock plan.

Brands and retailers to explore

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a snack. According to Bolletje, the cinnamon variety is only available at Kruidvat during promotions.

  • For Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya.
  • Bolletje says the product may also contain traces of nuts and sesame, among other things; check the packaging of the variety you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a separate category for eierkoeken.

  • Jumbo lists Eierkoeken 10 Stuks as a 300 g pack and provides product information about its ingredients and allergens.
  • Jumbo says Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks is no longer part of its online range; check what’s currently available if that’s the variety you’re after.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists chocolate gifts separately from biscuit products. The Merci Geschenkdoos is one option for a gift or something to share.

  • Albert Heijn lists the Merci Geschenkdoos as containing 32 individually wrapped chocolates.
  • Check the allergen information for this product and follow the advice to protect the chocolate from heat.

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Frequently asked questions

Can eierkoeken and boxes of chocolates be swapped as stock?

Not if the occasion determines what you need. Eierkoeken are biscuits for your snack cupboard; a box of chocolates may be intended as a gift or for sharing. Decide which purpose matters most before comparing packs.

Which allergens should I check in eierkoeken?

Check the allergen information on the exact pack. Jumbo lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat for Eierkoeken 10 Stuks; ingredients may differ in other products or varieties.

How should I store eierkoeken and a box of chocolates?

Follow the storage instructions on each product’s packaging. Jumbo advises storing Eierkoeken 10 Stuks in a cool, dry and dark place; for the Merci Geschenkdoos, Albert Heijn advises protecting the chocolate from heat.

Is a chocolate eierkoek an alternative to a box of chocolates?

Only if you’re looking for a biscuit with chocolate, not if you need a chocolate gift. Also check whether the variety you want is currently available: Jumbo says Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks is no longer part of its online range.