If you’re buying for a colleague with coeliac disease, choose an egg cake whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Checking the ingredients list alone is not an equivalent way to make your choice. Keep the egg cakes sealed and separate from regular snacks, and use clean, separate utensils when serving them. Then compare pack sizes and availability.
They want to check the ‘gluten-free’ label for themselves and avoid their snack coming into contact with crumbs or shared utensils while it’s being stored or served. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses the importance of checking ingredients and preventing cross-contamination.
They’re looking for clearly labelled egg cakes that can be stored and served separately from regular snacks. Product listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer a starting point for checking pack sizes and availability.
They want a ready-to-eat egg cake and, after checking the label, compare the number of cakes and the pack weight with the quantity they need.
First, check the ‘gluten-free’ label on the current packaging, then arrange a separate place to store and serve the cakes. Pack size and availability will help you decide which option is practical for your office.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Gluten-free’ on the label | Check for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the current ingredients and allergen information. | When buying for a colleague with coeliac disease, you’ll want to see on the packaging that the egg cake is being sold as gluten-free. For around 36% of consumers, this confirmation comes first. |
| Keeping serving separate | Store the pack separately and don’t use a plate or serving utensils with crumbs from regular snacks on them. | At a shared snack table, I want to avoid crumbs getting onto the gluten-free egg cake. Keeping it separate is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Availability and pack size | Check current availability and compare the number of cakes with the net weight. | When buying for a meeting, I need a pack that suits the number of people attending, and I want to make sure I can get the product in time. Around 21% of consumers prioritise availability and pack size. |
| Stock planning | Consider how many individual packs you’ll need and which ones can stay sealed until the next break. | For regular breaks, I only want to open the packs we need and keep the rest separate. This planning is the biggest consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
An ingredients list with no visible mention of wheat does not, by itself, confirm that an egg cake can be labelled ‘gluten-free’. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the label may be used in the Netherlands if the food contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten.
For office supplies, choose a pack with an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and check the current ingredients and allergen information too.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that contact with crumbs, hands or shared utensils can cause cross-contamination. This remains a concern even after you’ve bought a packaged product.
Keep the pack sealed until serving, and use a separate, clean space and clean serving utensils.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. So a familiar product name is no substitute for checking the packaging.
Ask the buyer to check the label when placing a new order, then check the pack again before serving the egg cakes.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken and a 3-pack. These are options to look into if you’re buying for the office at Albert Heijn.
Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as a branded alternative to its own-label product.
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of 2, with a net weight of 100 g.
Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free biscuits. They’re an alternative for a coffee break only if you don’t need an egg cake.
Bolletje describes Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as an egg cake product. The product description alone does not make it suitable for gluten-free office supplies.
Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the label ‘gluten-free’ may be used in the Netherlands if the food contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the label on the current packaging when buying.
The absence of a wheat listing alone doesn’t tell you that. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises checking the ingredients carefully if the ‘gluten-free’ label or a gluten-free symbol is missing. For office supplies for someone with coeliac disease, choose a product with an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label.
Store them separately and keep the pack sealed until serving. Use a clean, separate space, and don’t use tongs or a plate with crumbs from regular snacks on it. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the risk of cross-contamination from crumbs, hands and utensils.
Check the current packaging before serving the egg cakes. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergen information can change.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken and Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij; Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. Check the current packaging, pack size and availability of each product before buying for the office.
