If you’re choosing a treat for someone with coeliac disease, opt for a pre-packed Dutch egg cake whose current label explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. A standard Dutch egg cake is not a suitable substitute unless you’ve checked the label. AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland both make a 100 g gluten-free Dutch egg cake, but these products also contain egg, milk and soya. Before the parade, check for other allergens, how many packs you’ll need and the use-by date.
They’ll want to check the gluten-free label before handing out the treats and make sure they don’t come into contact with crumbs from standard biscuits or cakes. The Dutch Nutrition Centre advises checking the label on gluten-free products.
They’ll need to count how many individual treats are required in advance. Albert Heijn lists two portions in its 100 g pack; Jumbo lists two cakes in the 100 g pack of Gluten Free Bakery Holland.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, they’ll need the full allergen information. The gluten-free Dutch egg cakes described here contain egg, milk and soya, and also carry warnings about other allergens.
If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, check first that the product is gluten-free. Then compare the other allergens, the number of treats in each pack and the date on the packaging. A standard Dutch egg cake with more pieces won’t replace that first check.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free Dutch egg cake | Check the current gluten-free label and ingredients list; keep the treat separate from standard biscuits or cakes when handing it out. | If I’m handing out a treat to someone with coeliac disease, I want a clearly labelled gluten-free product that hasn’t come into contact with crumbs from standard biscuits or cakes. Around 50% of consumers put this first. |
| Number of treats | Count your guests and compare the number of pieces or portions per pack with the date on the packaging. | When handing out treats to several people, I want to know in advance that I have enough individual portions. For around 30% of consumers, ease of sharing is the most important factor. |
| Current availability | Only compare Dutch egg cakes that meet the gluten-free requirement, and check the product’s status at your chosen retailer shortly before the parade. | I don’t want to find out on the day of the parade that my chosen gluten-free Dutch egg cake is unavailable. Around 20% of consumers give current availability the highest priority. |
Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in Brosse Eierkoek. The type of product alone doesn’t tell you whether a Dutch egg cake is suitable as a gluten-free treat for someone with coeliac disease.
Before buying and handing it out, check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the current packaging.
The gluten-free Dutch egg cakes from AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland described here contain egg, milk and soya. The product information also warns that other allergens may be present.
Ask which other allergies you need to consider and read the full allergen information, including any warnings.
Albert Heijn lists two 50 g portions in AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken; Jumbo lists two cakes in a 100 g pack of Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken.
Count how many people need a gluten-free treat in advance, then work out how many packs to bring based on the number of pieces or portions in each one.
Albert Heijn marks Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as ‘discontinued’. A product page you found earlier doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to buy it for the parade.
Check current availability shortly before the parade, and read the packaging again when you buy it.
Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a 100 g gluten-free product containing two 50 g portions.
Jumbo describes this brand’s gluten-free Dutch egg cakes as a 100 g pack containing two cakes.
Albert Heijn describes a 100 g gluten-free Dutch egg cake from Maître Mathis.
Brosse Eierkoek is a standard Dutch egg cake from Bolletje, not a gluten-free option for this treat.
ALDI Nederland describes Heerlijck Banket’s free-range egg cakes as a 12-piece, 360 g pack for sharing as a standard treat.
Don’t choose a standard Dutch egg cake as a gluten-free treat without checking it first. Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in Brosse Eierkoek. For gluten-free shopping, the Dutch Nutrition Centre advises looking for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current label.
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is free from egg, milk, soya or nuts. The Dutch egg cakes from AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland described here contain egg, milk and soya; also check the warnings on the packaging.
Keep the gluten-free Dutch egg cake in its packaging until you’re ready to hand it out, and prevent it from touching standard biscuits or cakes and their crumbs. The Dutch Nutrition Centre points out that people with coeliac disease also need to be careful about cross-contamination with gluten.
Yes, as long as the date on the packaging is suitable for when you plan to hand them out and you store the cakes according to the instructions. Check the actual date when you buy them rather than relying on general shelf-life information on a retailer’s website.
