Travellers with coeliac disease who want to check in advance
You want to read the gluten-free statement, ingredients and warnings before you leave, and keep the egg cake sealed while travelling until you’re ready to eat it.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Travellers shopping shortly before departure
You’re looking for a packaged gluten-free egg cake that you can choose at a supermarket and take in your hand luggage.
Travellers with additional food allergies
As well as gluten, you may need to avoid egg, milk, soya, sesame or nuts, for example. The words ‘gluten-free’ don’t tell you whether an egg cake is suitable for those needs too.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the current packaging: check the gluten-free statement and any warnings, then see whether the product also suits your other allergies and travel plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten and cross-contamination | Read the gluten-free statement and any warnings on the packaging; keep the egg cake sealed while travelling. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want my snack to come into contact with gluten-containing crumbs. This is the most important check for around 50% of consumers. |
| Taking it with you before departure | Choose a sealed pack and decide whether to buy the snack before you arrive at Schiphol. | On a travel day, I want to have a snack with me without having to look for one at the airport first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings for any allergens relevant to you. | If I have a food allergy as well as coeliac disease, the gluten-free statement alone isn’t enough. For around 20% of consumers, checking for other allergens comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a standard egg cake for a gluten-free option
Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in its Brosse Eierkoek. So the product category alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Look for the gluten-free statement on the current packaging and read the ingredients too.
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Relying only on the online product name
A product name doesn’t give you all the information about ingredients, other allergens and warnings. These details are especially important if you need to avoid anything besides gluten.
Compare the product information on the shelf with the physical packaging, and make your final choice based on the pack.
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Opening the egg cake among other snacks
The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that crumbs, hands and shared surfaces can all lead to cross-contamination with gluten.
Keep the egg cake sealed until you’re ready to eat it, take it out with clean hands, and don’t put it on a surface with gluten-containing crumbs.
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Choosing something at the airport without asking
Schiphol says gluten-free options are available on request. A general label doesn’t tell you how a particular dish or snack is prepared or served.
Ask at the point of sale for allergen information and explain that you have coeliac disease.
Brands and products compared
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as 100 g packs of gluten-free egg cakes.
- Albert Heijn states that they’re made in a completely gluten-free environment and provides ingredient and allergen information.
- The product contains egg, milk, soya and lactose, and may contain sesame and nuts. Always check the current packaging.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as a gluten-free option, with two egg cakes in each 100 g pack.
- The number of egg cakes and the pack size are clear in advance.
- Before buying, read the gluten-free statement, ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging.
Bolletje
Brosse Eierkoek is a comparable type of egg cake, but it isn’t a gluten-free option for someone with coeliac disease.
- Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat in Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.
Verkade
Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits, for anyone considering a different type of biscuit.
- Verkade lists gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour.
- Oaties are crunchy oat biscuits, not egg cakes. Check the packaging before taking them with you too.
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Frequently asked questions
Which gluten-free egg cake can I check most thoroughly in advance?
For AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists the gluten-free claim, a completely gluten-free production environment, ingredients and allergens. Still check the packaging before buying, as product information can change.
Can I take packaged egg cakes in my hand luggage through Schiphol?
Yes. Schiphol says you can take food in your hand luggage. A solid, packaged egg cake is different from a spread or sauce you take with it; check the rules on liquids for any such additions.
Is a gluten-free egg cake also free from other allergens?
No. The gluten-free statement tells you nothing about other allergens. For example, Albert Heijn says AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken contain egg, milk, soya and lactose, and may contain sesame and nuts. Check the current packaging for any allergens relevant to you.
What if I don’t have my own snack with me at Schiphol?
Ask at a point of sale about gluten-free options and allergen information. Schiphol says gluten-free options are available on request. Tell staff explicitly that you have coeliac disease before choosing anything.
How should I take a gluten-free egg cake with me for a day of travel?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and, if possible, keep the egg cake sealed until you eat it. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the risk of cross-contamination from things such as crumbs, hands and shared surfaces.