Who is this choice relevant to?

Traveller with coeliac disease

You’re looking for an egg cake to eat on the go, so you check the gluten-free label on the current packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises checking for this label or a gluten-free symbol on packaged products.

Shopper who also needs to check for other allergens

Other allergens, such as egg, milk, soya, nuts or sesame, may also be relevant to the people travelling with you. ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean that these other allergens are absent, so check the label on every pack.

Snack planner for several travellers

You want to take enough suitable portions for the journey. A standard egg cake can only be taken as an option for someone who doesn’t need a gluten-free one; for travellers with coeliac disease, the label on the packaging remains key.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free label on the pack. Then make sure the other allergens, portions and storage instructions are suitable for your fellow travellers and the journey.

What to check What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Check the current pack for a ‘gluten-free’ label or symbol; if you have coeliac disease, don’t choose an egg cake containing gluten-containing cereals. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a product name or ingredients list alone. For around 50% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label comes first.
Other allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information, including ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ warnings, for every traveller who needs to do so. A gluten-free egg cake also needs to suit the other allergen requirements of the people travelling with me. Around 30% of consumers give this check top priority.
Portions and storage Compare the number of cakes in the pack and the storage instructions with the length of the journey, and check the best-before date on the pack. If there are several travellers or snack breaks, I want to take enough suitable packs and store them according to the label. For around 20% of consumers, this planning matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard egg cake is a gluten-free alternative

    Bolletje lists wheat flour and gluten-containing cereals in its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel. This variety is therefore not suitable for a traveller with coeliac disease.

    Check the gluten-free label on the current packaging rather than relying on the product category ‘egg cake’.

  • Checking only for gluten

    Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, soya and lactose for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken. For Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists egg, milk and soya; both product listings also warn of possible traces of nuts or sesame.

    Before setting off, read the full allergen information on every pack you plan to take.

  • Assuming a small pack will be enough for the whole journey

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list a 100 g pack for the gluten-free egg cakes mentioned above. Whether that’s enough depends on the number of travellers and snack breaks.

    Work out how many portions you need in advance, and check the number of cakes and the best-before date on each pack.

Relevant brands and product ranges

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a 100 g pack of egg cakes.

  • The product page describes the egg cakes as gluten-free and says they’re made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The allergen information says they contain egg, milk, soya and lactose, and may contain sesame and nuts. Check the current pack, as product information can change.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists a 100 g pack of two gluten-free egg cakes.

  • Jumbo advises storing the sealed pack in a cool, dry place. Check the best-before date on the pack before setting off.
  • The product listing mentions egg, milk and soya, and possible traces of nuts and sesame. Check the label on the current packaging when choosing a gluten-free option.

Bolletje

Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel shows why not every egg cake is suitable for this choice.

  • Bolletje provides an ingredients list and allergen information for this variety, so you can check what it contains.
  • The ingredients list includes wheat flour, while the allergen information mentions gluten-containing cereals and wheat. This variety is not a gluten-free alternative if you have coeliac disease.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an egg cake suitable for someone with coeliac disease if there’s no wheat in the ingredients list?

Not necessarily: choose an egg cake whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’ or displays a gluten-free symbol. The Dutch Coeliac Society also points out that cross-contamination can occur during production and distribution, so the absence of wheat from the ingredients list isn’t enough to base your choice on.

Where can I find the allergen information for a packaged egg cake?

Check the pack’s label: according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. Read both the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

Are AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken also free from egg, milk and soya?

No. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk and soya in AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, along with lactose and possible traces of sesame and nuts. Check the current packaging if anyone travelling with you needs to avoid these allergens.

How should I store gluten-free egg cakes during a car journey?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the best-before date before setting off. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages advise storing the gluten-free egg cakes mentioned above in a cool, dry place; Jumbo specifies that the pack should be sealed.