If you’re choosing an egg cake for someone with coeliac disease, look for one whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’; a standard egg cake isn’t automatically suitable. Before you set off, compare the number of cakes, storage instructions and any other allergens. When travelling, keep opened egg cakes separate from bread crumbs and other gluten-containing foods.
Whether you’re travelling, staying at a campsite or spending time in a holiday home, you may want to take an egg cake with you rather than relying on what’s available locally. The Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the importance of a gluten-free label and avoiding contact with gluten-containing food.
If you’re packing for a child with coeliac disease, the number of cakes matters, as does packaging that you can store separately from ordinary bread and biscuits. If your child has other food allergies, check the allergen information for your chosen egg cake too.
A gluten-free label doesn’t mean an egg cake is free from other allergens. Jumbo lists egg, milk and soya in Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken, so check the allergen information on the exact packaging.
Start by checking for a gluten-free label on the packaging. Then make sure the number of cakes and storage instructions suit your trip. If you have other allergies, read the full allergen information too.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the current packaging to see whether the egg cakes are clearly labelled gluten-free; don’t rely on the product name alone. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to assume an egg cake is suitable based on its appearance or name. For around 50% of consumers, this reassurance comes first. |
| Supplies for your trip | Compare the number of cakes, the best-before information and the storage advice on the exact packaging. | For a trip lasting several days, I want to work out in advance how many egg cakes I can take and how to store them. Around 30% of consumers prioritise having practical supplies ready. |
| Other allergens | Read the information about allergens present, as well as any statements about possible contact with other allergens. | If I need to avoid other allergens as well as gluten, a gluten-free egg cake may still not be suitable. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
The name and appearance don’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in Brosse Eierkoek.
Choose based on the clear gluten-free label on the current packaging, not on the type of product.
Albert Heijn notes that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.
When you buy it and before you set off, read the label on the packaging you’re actually taking with you.
Jumbo’s product information says that Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken contain egg, milk and soya, and also lists possible other allergens.
If you have another food allergy, check the packaging to see which allergens may be present.
Contact with crumbs or shared kitchen utensils can contaminate a gluten-free egg cake. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends keeping gluten-free food separate.
Store the egg cakes in a protected place and use clean, separate utensils when serving them.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, including a 3-pack. These are options to look into before you set off if you shop there.
Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as another egg cake option.
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of two, with a total weight of 100 g.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is an example of a standard egg cake, not a gluten-free alternative.
Choose an egg cake whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’. The Dutch Coeliac Association identifies this label as a guide; under EU rules, ‘gluten-free’ can be used when the gluten content is no more than 20 mg/kg. Check the label again whenever you buy a new pack.
No. The type of product alone doesn’t tell you. For example, Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in Brosse Eierkoek, so always check the exact variety.
Store them where they won’t come into contact with gluten-containing food, and use clean, separate kitchen utensils. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends keeping gluten-free food separate to prevent cross-contamination.
No, not if you need to avoid milk or soya: Jumbo lists both, as well as egg, in Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. Also check the current packaging for information about possible contact with other allergens.
Take a translation of your gluten-free diet with you if you don’t speak the local language. The Dutch Coeliac Association provides diet translations and information for travelling abroad; still check the information about the food you choose while you’re there.
