If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, choose an egg cake whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim means the finished product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. When serving the egg cakes alongside other party snacks, put them on a separate, clean plate and provide dedicated serving utensils to prevent crumbs containing gluten from getting onto them.
You’re looking for an egg cake with a current gluten-free claim and want to avoid it coming into contact with gluten during preparation or serving. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that cross-contamination can transfer gluten to gluten-free food.
You want to serve egg cakes, not a different kind of biscuit. Albert Heijn lists gluten-free egg cakes from AH Glutenvrij and Maître Mathis; Jumbo lists those from Gluten Free Bakery Holland. Check the current packaging before choosing.
You’re also serving snacks that contain gluten. Alongside choosing the right product, you’ll need a clean area, a separate plate and dedicated serving utensils for the gluten-free egg cakes to keep them away from crumbs.
Start with the claim on the current packaging. Then work out how you’ll serve the egg cakes separately and how many gluten-free portions you need.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Check the current packaging for the words ‘gluten-free’, and read the ingredients and allergen information too. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim means the finished product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. | I want to choose an egg cake for a guest with coeliac disease that has a clear gluten-free claim on the pack. For around 42% of consumers, this product claim comes first. |
| Serving separately | Use a separate, clean plate and dedicated serving utensils. Keep crumbs containing gluten and shared cutlery away from the egg cakes. | At a mixed drinks gathering, I want to stop crumbs or shared cutlery from coming into contact with the gluten-free egg cakes. Around 33% of consumers give serving them separately the highest priority. |
| Portions and availability | Count how many portions you need and check the pack size and shop availability. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Egg Cakes in packs of 2, weighing 100 g in total. | For a larger group, I want to be able to buy enough gluten-free portions without resorting to regular egg cakes. Around 25% of consumers give availability and portion size the highest priority. |
The word ‘egg cake’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether a product has a gluten-free claim. An ingredients list that doesn’t visibly mention wheat is no substitute for checking.
When buying, check the current packaging for the explicit words ‘gluten-free’, especially if you’ve previously seen a different pack or product page.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that cross-contamination can transfer gluten to gluten-free food. At a drinks gathering, crumbs and shared serving utensils can cause this.
Put the egg cakes on a separate, clean plate and use a dedicated, clean pair of tongs or a spoon.
A small pack may not be enough for several guests. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes in packs of 2, weighing 100 g in total.
Count how many gluten-free portions you want to serve in advance and check which pack sizes are available.
Verkade Oaties are oat biscuits, not egg cakes. Their other ingredients and allergens may also differ.
Choose this kind of alternative only if a different type of biscuit suits your plans. Check the current packaging for a gluten-free claim and any other allergens relevant to your guests.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes and an AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes 2-pack.
Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Gluten-free Egg Cakes as a separate product.
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Egg Cakes in packs of 2, weighing 100 g in total.
Verkade says its Oaties are gluten-free oat biscuits. They are not egg cakes.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes, including a cinnamon variety with a milk coating.
If egg cakes aren’t essential, you could consider a different type of biscuit labelled gluten-free. The Joybuy product below is an oat biscuit with milk chocolate, not an egg cake. Check the current packaging before serving it, and keep it separate from snacks containing gluten.
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An oat biscuit to consider if a different kind of biscuit would suit your drinks gathering better than an egg cake; Verkade says its Oaties are gluten-free.
This milk chocolate variety comes in a 150 g pack. The product information lists milk, oats and soya, and warns that it may contain nuts. Check the current packaging, particularly if oats are a concern for the guest.
Serve the biscuit on a separate, clean plate with dedicated serving utensils.
If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, don’t assume they’re suitable. Choose a product whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim means the finished product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Also check the current ingredients and allergen information.
Put the egg cakes on a separate, clean plate and use a dedicated, clean pair of tongs or a spoon. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that cross-contamination can transfer gluten to gluten-free food, so watch out for crumbs, hands and shared kitchen utensils too.
Ask for the allergen information for the specific snacks and find out how they’re served. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that suppliers must provide customers with information about 14 allergens. If there’s a mixed selection, ask whether gluten-free snacks are handled separately too.
You could choose a different pre-packed biscuit with a current gluten-free claim, but don’t present it as an egg cake. Verkade says its Oaties are gluten-free oat biscuits. For the milk chocolate variety, also check the pack for information about milk, oats, soya and possible traces of nuts.
