Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers with coeliac disease

First, they look for an egg cake with an explicit gluten-free label. The standard egg cakes described here by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje list cereals containing gluten, gluten or wheat.

Anyone looking for a small pack for themselves

They want to avoid buying more cakes than they need, and distinguish between two portions or two cakes in a pack and cakes that each have their own wrapper. Albert Heijn lists two portions for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken; Jumbo lists two cakes for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken.

Anyone checking for other allergens too

As well as the gluten-free label, they read the full allergen information. The gluten-free egg cakes described here list ingredients including egg, milk and soya; additional warnings vary by product.

What should you look for when buying?

When choosing an egg cake for someone with coeliac disease, first check the current packaging for a gluten-free label. Then compare the quantity and any additional allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging; don’t assume a product is suitable just because its ingredients list doesn’t mention wheat. I want to avoid choosing a standard egg cake containing gluten or wheat. For around 46% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label comes first.
Small quantity Compare the weight, number of cakes and number of portions. Check the packaging to see whether each cake has its own wrapper if needed. A large pack is inconvenient when it’s just for me, but I want to be able to take one cake with me easily. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the quantity per purchase.
Other allergens and storage Read the current allergen declaration and storage instructions, even for an egg cake labelled gluten-free. I need to avoid ingredients other than gluten, or I want to know how to store a leftover cake. This is the main additional consideration for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Judging a standard egg cake by its appearance

    A light, airy cake isn’t automatically gluten-free. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list gluten or wheat in the standard egg cakes mentioned here; Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat in its Brosse Eierkoek.

    If you have coeliac disease, choose based on the explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging, not on the product’s appearance or category.

  • Assuming two cakes means two individual wrappers

    Albert Heijn lists two portions for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, while Jumbo lists two cakes for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. These quantities don’t tell you whether each cake is individually wrapped.

    Check the packaging before buying if you want to take one cake with you or keep the other one unopened.

    Without individual wrappers, taking one leftover cake with you or storing it may be less practical.

  • Stopping at the words ‘gluten-free’

    The gluten-free egg cakes described here also list egg, milk and soya. Albert Heijn’s product also lists lactose and warns that it may contain sesame and nuts.

    If you need to avoid ingredients other than gluten, check the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a 100 g pack containing two portions.

  • The product information describes it as gluten-free and says it is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product information lists egg, milk, soya and lactose, and warns that it may contain sesame and nuts. Two portions doesn’t confirm that the cakes are individually wrapped.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as gluten-free, with 100 g and two cakes per pack.

  • The stated number of cakes makes the quantity per pack clear.
  • The product information lists egg, milk and soya, and says it may contain nuts and sesame. Two cakes doesn’t confirm that they are individually wrapped.

Maître Mathis

A name shoppers may recognise from a gluten-free egg cake listing at Albert Heijn.

  • Albert Heijn’s listing describes Maître Mathis Eierkoeken as gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn marks the listing as ‘discontinued’. The allergens listed include milk, egg and soya, with warnings that it may contain nuts, sesame and lupin.

Bolletje

Here, Bolletje is a familiar name for standard egg cakes, not a gluten-free option.

  • According to Bolletje, Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel contain cereals with gluten and wheat. Check the current packaging of any other variant separately.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on an egg cake in the Netherlands?

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the claim ‘gluten-free’ may be used when the food sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When buying, check that the current packaging for the egg cake carries this label.

Are standard egg cakes from AH, Jumbo or Bolletje suitable for coeliac disease?

The standard variants mentioned here aren’t gluten-free options: Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for AH Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists gluten and wheat for Jumbo Eierkoeken, and Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for Brosse Eierkoek. Always check the current packaging of other variants individually.

Are two gluten-free egg cakes individually wrapped?

Two portions or two cakes doesn’t automatically mean there are two individual wrappers. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as 100 g and two portions; Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as 100 g and two cakes. Check the packaging if having a separate wrapper for each cake matters to you.

Which other allergens should I check?

Always check the full allergen declaration for the product you choose. For AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, soya and lactose, and says it may contain sesame and nuts. For Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists egg, milk and soya, and says it may contain nuts and sesame.

How should I store a leftover cake?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn says to store AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place; Jumbo says to store Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a sealed pack in a cool, dry place.