Who is this choice for?

People with coeliac disease who exercise

You’re looking for an egg cake to take with you, but the gluten-free label on the current packaging matters more than the brand. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains how to read gluten-free labels.

People who want a small bite shortly before training

You don’t want a large meal just before exercising. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends planning a larger meal for around 2 to 3 hours before your exercise session.

Home bakers who want to choose their ingredients

You’d rather bake your own so you can choose which ingredients to use. You’ll also need to take care to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen; the Dutch Coeliac Society publishes a recipe for gluten-free egg cakes.

What should you look for?

First, check for a gluten-free label on the packaging. Then decide whether a small packaged snack suits your training time, or whether you’d rather bake your own.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging and read the ingredients and allergen information. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, products carrying this label must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. If I want to take an egg cake with me while managing coeliac disease, I need a clear label on the packaging. For around 46% of consumers, this reassurance comes first.
Timing and portion Check the portion size and nutritional information per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a larger meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercising. If you want to eat something shortly before training, you’re mainly looking for a small portion rather than a large meal. For around 36% of consumers, timing is the most important factor.
Packaged or homemade For a packaged product, check the label each time. If you’re baking your own, choose ingredients with a clear gluten-free label and take care to avoid cross-contamination. If I want to choose my own ingredients, I also need to set aside time to bake and work carefully. For around 18% of consumers, this practical choice is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all egg cakes are gluten-free

    The product type alone tells you nothing about how much gluten it contains. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, products labelled ‘gluten-free’ must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product.

    Check the current packaging for a gluten-free label and read the ingredients and allergen information too.

  • Planning a large portion just before training

    An egg cake as a small snack is not the same as a larger meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a larger meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercising.

    Check the portion size and think about how much time you have before your training session.

  • Treating an online product listing as a permanent label

    Albert Heijn points out that a product’s ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change, even when the product name stays the same.

    Use an online listing to find an egg cake, but base your choice on the packaging you actually receive.

Brands and products to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a packaged product.

  • The product name makes this egg cake easy to recognise when searching for a packaged gluten-free option.
  • Check the current packaging: Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergy information, among other details, can change.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as another packaged product.

  • You can compare this product with AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken by checking their labels side by side.
  • Compare the nutritional values, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging, rather than relying on the product names alone.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken 2 Stuks in its egg cake category.

  • This listing gives you a specific product to look at when comparing packaged egg cakes.
  • Before eating, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a standard egg cake without a gluten-free label suitable if I need to manage coeliac disease?

You can’t tell from the product type or the front of the packaging. Check the current ingredients and allergen information and look for a ‘gluten-free’ label; under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this means no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product.

When is an egg cake a suitable snack before exercise?

A small portion may be an option if you want to eat something shortly before exercising. Check the portion size and timing; for a larger meal, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating around 2 to 3 hours before exercise.

Can I bake gluten-free egg cakes myself?

Yes, the Dutch Coeliac Society publishes a recipe for gluten-free egg cakes. Check that the ingredients you use are labelled gluten-free, and take care to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen while baking.