Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease who want an egg cake

You’re looking for an egg cake rather than another type of biscuit. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends looking for a gluten-free label or symbol; check for this on the current packaging.

Shoppers who also avoid other allergens

As well as gluten, you may need to avoid ingredients such as egg, milk, soya, nuts or sesame. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why a gluten-free egg cake won’t automatically meet these additional requirements.

Shoppers who are less concerned about the type of cake

If you’re mainly looking for a gluten-free biscuit, you could consider a different type. Verkade describes its Oaties as gluten-free, but they’re crunchy oat biscuits rather than light egg cakes. Check the packaging for any allergens relevant to you, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then check separately for other allergens, and decide whether you specifically want an egg cake or would consider a different biscuit.

What to look for What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for a gluten-free label or symbol on the current packaging; don’t rely on the ingredients list alone. People with coeliac disease shouldn’t have to work out whether an egg cake is gluten-free from its product name. For around 50% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label is the priority.
Other allergens Read the allergen information and warnings about possible traces on the packaging. If you also need to avoid egg, milk or soya, a gluten-free label doesn’t give you that information. For around 30% of consumers, additional allergens are the first thing they consider.
Availability and type of cake Check the product’s current availability and decide whether you want an egg cake or a different gluten-free biscuit. If you’re mainly looking for an available gluten-free snack, you may be happy with a different type of biscuit. For around 20% of consumers, this practical choice is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every egg cake is gluten-free

    The name doesn’t tell you whether it contains gluten. Bolletje lists wheat flour in its Crumbly Cinnamon Egg Cake.

    If you have coeliac disease, look for an explicit gluten-free label or symbol on the current packaging, and read the ingredients list too.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens

    According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the gluten-free egg cakes mentioned contain egg, milk and soya. Both also warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts and sesame.

    Once you’ve checked the gluten-free label, check separately for any allergens you need to avoid, including warnings about possible traces.

  • Treating an old product page as a current option to buy

    Albert Heijn’s product page says that Maître Mathis Gluten-Free Egg Cakes are no longer in its range. Albert Heijn also warns that ingredients and allergen information may change.

    Check the product’s current availability and read the physical packaging before eating, even if you’ve bought it before.

Brands and product ranges to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes as gluten-free egg cakes in a 100 g pack.

  • The product page says they’re made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The allergen information lists egg, milk, soya and lactose, and warns that the product may contain sesame and various nuts. Check the current packaging.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland in a 100 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists potato starch as an ingredient and provides allergen information for the product.
  • According to Jumbo, the product contains egg, milk and soya, and may also contain nuts and sesame.

Verkade

Verkade describes its Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits. They’re an alternative only if you’re not specifically looking for an egg cake.

  • The manufacturer lists gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour.
  • Oaties are crunchy biscuits, not light egg cakes. Check the packaging for any allergens relevant to you.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be called gluten-free?

There’s a limit for gluten content in products labelled gluten-free: according to the Dutch Coeliac Society, less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. When you buy, check that the current packaging carries this label or a gluten-free symbol.

Are gluten-free egg cakes also free from egg, milk and soya?

No, the gluten-free label doesn’t mean that. Albert Heijn’s product information for AH Gluten-Free Egg Cakes and Jumbo’s for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Egg Cakes list egg, milk and soya as allergens. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid any of these ingredients.

Is an egg cake suitable for coeliac disease if wheat isn’t listed in the ingredients?

You can’t tell from the absence of wheat in the ingredients list alone. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends looking for an explicit gluten-free label or symbol; check the current packaging rather than relying on an online filter.

What does ‘may contain’ mean on a gluten-free egg cake?

This warning indicates that the named allergen may be present; it isn’t listed as an ingredient in the recipe. If you need to avoid allergens other than gluten, read the exact warning on the packaging.