If Fairtrade is a must for the children’s party, only choose an egg cake if the label appears on the exact product. Also check the allergens and portion size. A chocolate bar carrying a Fairtrade cocoa claim is a different kind of treat: that claim says nothing about egg cakes, and you should check the packaging of chocolate too before serving it to your guests.
You want to know whether the Fairtrade label applies to the egg cake itself. Verkade links its Fairtrade cocoa claim to chocolate bars and chocolate letters; that does not mean an egg cake has Fairtrade status.
Before handing out the treats, you need to know which ingredients and allergens are relevant to your guests. Check with parents or carers, and read the current packaging of the product you buy.
You want a portion that’s easy to give to each child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping treats small and choosing a small biscuit if you’re serving biscuits.
A good choice when: You want to give each child an egg cake and don’t want to make assumptions about its Fairtrade status.
What to consider: The packaging must confirm that the exact egg cake meets your Fairtrade requirements; check the allergens separately.
A good choice when: A product-specific Fairtrade cocoa claim matters more than handing out egg cakes; Verkade makes this claim for its chocolate bars and chocolate letters.
What to consider: Chocolate isn’t an egg cake, so you’ll need to check its portion size, nutritional information and allergens separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to most |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade status | Look for a Fairtrade label on the current packaging of the exact product; don’t assume a claim for chocolate also applies to egg cakes. | I want to be able to confirm that the treat is Fairtrade, rather than relying on the brand name alone; around 36% of consumers would make this their first priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check any relevant dietary requirements, then read the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging you buy. | If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know first whether the treat is suitable; around 29% of consumers would consider this their main concern. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the weight of each item and the number of portions; use the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion to compare products. | I want to give every child a small, manageable treat; around 21% of consumers would put portion size first. |
| Quantity and availability | Count your guests and check how many items are in the pack. Make sure the version you’ve chosen is available when you need it. | For a group, I want to have enough individual treats without ending up with lots left over; around 14% of consumers would consider the quantity needed their main concern. |
Verkade refers to Fairtrade cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters. That claim applies specifically to those products, not to biscuits or egg cakes.
Check for a Fairtrade label on the packaging of the exact product you want to hand out.
Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, for its Brosse Eierkoek. Other products may have different ingredients or warnings.
Ask about allergies in advance, then check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging.
A gluten-free label relates to gluten; on its own, it says nothing about other allergens or Fairtrade status.
Choose a gluten-free egg cake if that’s relevant to a guest, and check the rest of the information on the packaging too.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions and points out that schools and out-of-school childcare settings may have their own rules about treats.
Count your guests and check with the venue whether edible treats are allowed and, if so, under what conditions.
Bolletje makes Brosse Eierkoek for anyone considering a traditional egg cake.
Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack, with 12 portions of 30 g.
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as a separate gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland.
Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12.
Only when the Fairtrade label applies to the exact egg cake you’re buying. Don’t assume it has Fairtrade status based on a brand claim for a different product; check the current product packaging.
No. Verkade links that claim specifically to the cocoa in its chocolate bars and chocolate letters. An egg cake needs its own product-specific label.
Check the packaging of the exact product for any allergens that are relevant to your guests. Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, for its Brosse Eierkoek. Ask parents or carers about allergies in advance, and look out for any cross-contamination warnings too.
Check the weight of each item and plan a small portion for every child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping treats small; Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for its AH Eierkoeken.
Yes, if the party is taking place there. Before you buy, check whether edible treats are allowed and whether the venue has any conditions; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that schools and out-of-school childcare settings may have their own rules.
