Who is this choice relevant to?

Festival camper with coeliac disease

You’re looking for an egg cake with an explicit gluten-free label that you can take with you unopened and keep separate from food containing gluten at the campsite.

Organised camper with limited luggage space

You want to check how many packs you’ll need before you leave, and whether you can store them according to the label instructions.

Shopper weighing up alternatives

You’re comparing only egg cakes that meet your gluten-free requirements. A regular egg cake doesn’t become a suitable alternative simply because it’s in the same product category.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then look at the storage instructions, other allergens and how many packs you want to take with you.

What to check What to look for when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label and separate storage Look for a gluten-free label on the current packaging and keep the egg cakes separate from food containing gluten after purchase. If I’m eating at a campsite with coeliac disease, I want to be able to identify my egg cake and keep it away from bread crumbs; around 42% of consumers prioritise this gluten check.
Shelf life and storage Check the date and storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo advises keeping Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in a sealed pack in a dry place. Anyone packing snacks before the festival wants to be able to store them as instructed during their stay; around 25% of consumers prioritise this.
Other allergens Read the full allergen information, even if the front says gluten-free. The varieties described from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain egg, milk and soya. If I’m sharing with travel companions, I want to take their other allergies into account as well as gluten; around 17% of consumers give this check top priority.
Supplies for your stay Check how many pieces are in each pack and decide before you leave how many sealed packs you want to take. Around 16% of consumers say their main consideration is not having to rely on a shared, already-opened pack or buying snacks at the festival.

Common mistakes at the campsite

  • Assuming all egg cakes are gluten-free

    A regular egg cake may contain wheat. For example, Bolletje lists wheat flour and wheat starch in its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

    Check the current packaging before buying, and if you have coeliac disease, choose only an egg cake with an explicit gluten-free label.

  • Putting an opened pack with shared snacks

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, crumbs and shared kitchen utensils can lead to cross-contamination.

    Take the pack with you unopened, store it separately from food containing gluten, and use clean hands and clean cutlery when serving.

  • Checking only the gluten-free label

    The gluten-free egg cakes described from Albert Heijn and Gluten Free Bakery Holland also contain egg, milk and soya. Their product information also mentions possible traces of nuts or sesame.

    Check the full allergen information on every pack you buy before sharing the egg cakes with your travel companions.

Relevant brands and product ranges

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a gluten-free product in a 100 g pack.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this specific variety is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product information lists egg, milk, soya and lactose; the packaging may also carry warnings about sesame and nuts.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes as gluten-free: two pieces in a 100 g pack.

  • Jumbo states a minimum shelf life of 10 days and advises storing the pack sealed in a dry place; check the date on the pack you buy.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts or sesame.

Bolletje

Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel shows why the product name ‘egg cake’ alone is no guarantee that it’s gluten-free.

  • The ingredients and allergen information for this specific variety make it possible to check for wheat.
  • According to Bolletje, Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel contains wheat flour and wheat starch, so it is not a gluten-free alternative for someone with coeliac disease.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be labelled gluten-free?

In the Netherlands, the gluten-free label is covered by European Regulation (EU) No 828/2014: a food must contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When buying, check that the current packaging for the egg cakes carries the label.

Can I take a regular egg cake if I have coeliac disease, as long as I can’t see wheat on the front?

No. The front of the pack alone doesn’t provide enough information. Read the ingredients and allergen information and look for an explicit gluten-free label; for example, Bolletje lists wheat flour and wheat starch in its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

How do I keep gluten-free egg cakes separate at a festival campsite?

Take them in a sealed pack and don’t put them among opened snacks containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights crumbs and shared kitchen utensils as possible sources of cross-contamination, so use clean hands and clean cutlery.

Do gluten-free egg cakes need to be refrigerated?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo advises storing Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in a sealed pack in a dry place; Albert Heijn advises keeping AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place.

Are gluten-free egg cakes also suitable for someone with an egg, milk or soya allergy?

Not necessarily: according to their product information, the gluten-free varieties described from Albert Heijn and Gluten Free Bakery Holland contain egg, milk and soya. Check the allergen declaration on the current packaging for each travel companion.