Students with coeliac disease and no equipped kitchen
If you can’t bake while you’re moving, a packaged egg cake is handy to take with you. Check that the specific pack is clearly labelled gluten-free.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Students with coeliac disease and additional allergies
Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. For the egg cakes reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk and soya among the ingredients. Read the full allergen information on the pack before choosing.
Students stocking up on essentials
If you want to take egg cakes with you for your first few days in your new room, check the pack size, shelf life and storage instructions.
What should you look for when choosing?
Ready-to-eat gluten-free egg cakes
When to choose them: opt for a packaged product if you want something to eat straight away while moving, without needing an oven or baking equipment.
Consider: the AH Glutenvrij and Gluten Free Bakery Holland products reviewed contain egg, milk and soya. Check for warnings about possible traces, too.
Bake your own gluten-free egg cakes
When to choose this: it becomes an option once you have an oven, the time and a suitable workspace.
Consider: you’ll need to check every ingredient individually and make sure gluten crumbs can’t get into the mixture from shared kitchen equipment.
A different gluten-free biscuit
When to consider one: only if you’re not specifically looking for an egg cake. Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits.
Consider: a crunchy oat biscuit doesn’t have the soft shape and texture of an egg cake. Check the specific pack, too.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check that the specific pack says ‘gluten-free’ and read the current ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m taking an egg cake with me because of coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the gluten-free label on the pack itself. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
| Ready to eat | Check that it’s a ready-to-eat product and read the storage instructions. | With my kitchen equipment still packed in moving boxes, I want to be able to eat an egg cake without baking it first. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Pack size and shelf life | Check the pack size, number of items and use-by information on the pack. | For my first few days in my room, I want to know how many egg cakes I’m taking and how long I can keep them. Stock planning is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Other allergens and shared kitchen equipment | Read the allergen and ‘may contain’ information. Once opened, use clean utensils in a shared kitchen. | If I also need to avoid other allergens or share a kitchen, I look beyond the words ‘gluten-free’. This additional check comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a regular egg cake is gluten-free
The name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t tell you whether it contains gluten. For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
If you have coeliac disease, choose a specific product that’s clearly labelled gluten-free and check the label on the pack.
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Confusing gluten-free with free from other allergens
According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the gluten-free egg cakes reviewed contain egg, milk and soya. Information about possible traces may also be important.
If you need to avoid other ingredients, read the full allergen information on the current pack.
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Using a shared kitchen without checking for contamination
Gluten crumbs on shared chopping boards or knives can get onto an opened egg cake or into homemade egg cakes.
Store packaged gluten-free products separately and use clean utensils once you’ve opened them.
Brands to consider
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn sells AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a 100 g packaged egg cake.
- Albert Heijn states that the product is labelled gluten-free and made in a completely gluten-free environment.
- According to the product information, this egg cake contains egg, milk, soya and lactose. Check the current ‘may contain’ information, too.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists the egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free, in a pack of two weighing 100 g.
- The Jumbo product page states that they keep for more than ten days. Check the date on the pack you buy.
- The product information lists egg, milk and soya, and warns that it may contain traces of nuts and sesame.
Maître Mathis
Albert Heijn has product information for 100 g Maître Mathis gluten-free egg cakes.
- The relevant Albert Heijn page marks this variety as ‘discontinued’. Don’t rely on it as an option you can buy.
Bolletje
Not every egg cake from a well-known egg cake brand is suitable if you’re looking for a gluten-free option.
- For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat. These varieties aren’t gluten-free egg cakes.
Verkade
Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits, not egg cakes.
- An alternative biscuit to consider if you don’t need the egg cake shape.
- A crunchy biscuit isn’t a direct substitute for a soft egg cake. Check the labelling and allergens on the pack you choose.
A biscuit alternative at Joybuy
These Verkade Oaties are a biscuit alternative if you’re looking for something ready to eat while moving, but don’t specifically want an egg cake.
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Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g
A ready-to-eat biscuit for anyone who isn’t looking for a soft egg cake. Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits. For this milk chocolate variety, check the gluten-free labelling and full allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
When can an egg cake be labelled ‘gluten-free’?
According to the EU implementing regulation published by EUR-Lex, a food may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg when sold to the final consumer. Check the label on the specific pack when you buy it.
Are Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken gluten-free?
No. For Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel, Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat. Don’t choose these varieties if you’re looking for a gluten-free egg cake.
Are AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken also free from egg, milk and soya?
No. Albert Heijn’s product information lists egg, milk, soya and lactose. If you need to avoid other allergens, also read the warning about possible traces on the packaging.
How can I keep an opened egg cake gluten-free in a shared kitchen?
Keep the product sealed until you’re ready to eat it, and use clean utensils to handle an opened egg cake. Pay particular attention to gluten crumbs on shared chopping boards, knives and worktops.
Can I bake gluten-free egg cakes myself after moving?
Yes, provided you check all the ingredients and have clean kitchen equipment and an oven to use. Jumbo publishes a gluten-free egg cake recipe with a preparation time of around 25 minutes and a baking time of 7 to 10 minutes at 200 °C. Remember to allow time for the mixture to rest, too.