If you have coeliac disease, only choose an egg cake whose current packaging explicitly says it is gluten-free; Fairtrade cocoa tells you nothing about gluten. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each describe a gluten-free egg cake. If Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you than the egg-cake shape, you could also consider a gluten-free chocolate biscuit, but check the Fairtrade information for that product separately.
You’re looking specifically for an egg cake. Check the gluten-free statement, ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; the product type alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable.
If you want a chocolate biscuit, check which ingredient the Fairtrade information applies to. Look at this separately from the gluten-free statement.
If it doesn’t have to be an egg cake, you could consider a gluten-free chocolate biscuit. Check the current label again, including any ingredients that matter to you, such as oats.
First, check that the biscuit is gluten-free. Then decide whether you specifically want an egg cake or would consider a different type of biscuit for Fairtrade cocoa.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status | Look for a gluten-free statement or symbol on the current packaging, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I want an egg cake because I have coeliac disease, I first need to know whether this particular pack is gluten-free. For around 50% of consumers, this reassurance comes first. |
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check the certification mark and information on the packaging to see which ingredients the Fairtrade information applies to. | I’ll only choose chocolate if I can check the Fairtrade information for the cocoa, even if that means choosing a different type of biscuit. For around 30% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Availability | Check the current range and the gluten-free statement on the product you’re actually buying. | If I need a suitable snack quickly, I look for an available gluten-free product rather than choosing an ordinary egg cake as a substitute. This is the main concern when shopping for around 20% of consumers. |
The name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t rule out grains containing gluten. For example, Bolletje lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals in its Brosse Eierkoek.
Check the gluten-free statement, ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy.
Fairtrade information about cocoa doesn’t confirm that a biscuit is gluten-free. Fairtrade International points out that, for some certifications on composite products, additional information appears on the back of the packaging.
Check the Fairtrade information and gluten-free statement as two separate requirements. Only choose a different type of biscuit if it suits your needs.
A product that was previously in a shop’s range might not be there on your next visit. An ordinary egg cake isn’t automatically a suitable alternative.
Check the current range in advance, then assess the packaging of the product you buy.
If a limited-time range changes, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.
Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as gluten-free and says they are made in a completely gluten-free environment.
Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken 2 Stuks as gluten-free egg cakes.
Verkade Gv Oaties Melkchocolade is a gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate, not an egg cake.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek shows why the name of an ordinary egg cake isn’t enough if you have coeliac disease.
Lidl has offered ordinary egg cakes as a limited-time in-store product.
This biscuit may suit you if you’re looking for a gluten-free chocolate alternative and don’t need an egg cake. Check the current packaging separately for Fairtrade information.
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A gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone considering a different biscuit instead of an egg cake.
150 g pack. Verkade says the cocoa in its products is Fairtrade; check the certification mark or ingredient information on the current packaging for this biscuit.
The product information warns that oats may be a consideration for some people with coeliac disease. Read the current ingredients and allergen information before buying.
You can’t tell from the product name: check the gluten-free statement and ingredients on the current packaging. For example, Bolletje lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals in its Brosse Eierkoek.
No, Fairtrade information about cocoa says nothing about whether a biscuit is gluten-free. For composite products, check which ingredients the Fairtrade information covers, and separately check the gluten-free statement and allergen information.
No, it’s a gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate, not an egg cake. Verkade says the cocoa in its products is Fairtrade; check the current packaging to see what Fairtrade information applies to this biscuit, and read the information about oats and allergens too.
