Who is this relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

For you, choosing starts with checking the gluten-free label on the current packaging. If the egg cakes are sold loose, make sure the status of that specific product is clear before choosing one.

People with multiple food allergies

As well as gluten, you may need to look out for egg, milk, soya, nuts or sesame. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean the product is free from these other allergens.

Shoppers who check packaging and availability

Once you’ve found a product that suits you, you’ll want to know how many egg cakes are in the pack and whether that particular variety is available. This shouldn’t take the place of checking that it’s gluten-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, first check that the egg cake is labelled gluten-free. Then look for other allergens and practical details such as the pack size and nutritional information.

What to check What to look for when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free status Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. Under European Union Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, products labelled ‘gluten-free’ must contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the product name or a brief description. For around 46% of consumers, being able to verify gluten-free status is the top priority.
Other allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack. If the product is sold loose, ask for the information about that egg cake. If I also need to avoid other allergens, ‘gluten-free’ alone isn’t enough. Around 27% of consumers give this additional check top priority.
Packaging and availability Check the pack size and whether the variety you’ve chosen is still available. Albert Heijn lists the specific gluten-free Maître Mathis egg cakes as discontinued. I want to know in advance whether I can buy the variety that suits me and how many are in a pack. For around 18% of consumers, this is the most important factor in their next choice.
Portion size and nutritional value Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. For AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 50 g and 33 g of sugars per 100 g. For a snack, I want to compare portion sizes and sugar content once the gluten-free status is confirmed. Around 9% of consumers put this first when making their next choice.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular egg cake is gluten-free

    A short product name doesn’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. In fact, Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat for its Brosse Eierkoek varieties.

    If you have coeliac disease, choose based on the current gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol, not what you expect the recipe to contain.

  • Stopping reading after seeing ‘gluten-free’

    AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes also list egg, milk and soya. There are also warnings about other allergens.

    Read all the allergen information and any trace warnings on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming an unpackaged egg cake is safe because there’s no label

    Allergen information for unpackaged products may be provided in another way. That information doesn’t automatically confirm that the specific egg cake is gluten-free.

    Before buying, ask about both the allergens and the gluten-free status of that exact egg cake. If you can’t confirm its status, choose a clearly labelled packaged product.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists a 100 g pack of AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken.

  • The product information says ‘gluten-free’. According to Albert Heijn, these egg cakes are made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product contains egg, milk, lactose and soya, and may contain sesame, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. Check the current packaging.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes this brand’s egg cakes as gluten-free and lists two per 100 g pack.

  • Jumbo’s product description states that they’re gluten-free.
  • The product contains egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame, among other allergens. Check the information on the pack you’re buying.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn has a listing for 100 g packs of Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij.

  • The listing describes this particular variety as gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn says this variety has been discontinued. The listing mentions milk, egg and soya, and that it may contain nuts, sesame and lupin.

Bolletje

The Brosse Eierkoek varieties from Bolletje that were checked are not gluten-free options.

  • Bolletje explicitly lists the allergens for these varieties.
  • According to Bolletje, Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel contain gluten-containing cereals and wheat.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be labelled ‘gluten-free’?

Under European Union Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, products labelled ‘gluten-free’ must contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When buying, check that the current packaging for the egg cake carries this label.

Is a regular egg cake suitable if the short description doesn’t mention wheat?

No. You can’t tell whether a product is gluten-free from a short description. For example, Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat for its Brosse Eierkoek varieties. If you have coeliac disease, choose based on the current gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol.

Can I buy an unpackaged egg cake at a market if I have coeliac disease?

It depends on the information available for that specific egg cake. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for unpackaged products must be provided in another way, but this doesn’t automatically confirm that the product is gluten-free. Check both before choosing.

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

Not necessarily. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the egg cakes mentioned from AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland contain egg, milk and soya. Also check the current packaging for warnings about any other allergens.

Should I read the label again when buying the same product?

Yes. Check the gluten-free label and allergen information again on the pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.