Packaged gluten-free egg cakes are a practical choice for a small King’s Day treat, provided the current packaging is labelled ‘gluten-free’ and the other allergens are suitable for the person eating them. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken and Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken respectively as gluten-free options. If you’re catering for a larger group, you can bake your own, but you’ll need to make sure the ingredients, preparation and serving are all free from contact with gluten.
You’re looking for an egg cake with a current gluten-free label and want to avoid it coming into contact with gluten during storage or serving. The Dutch Coeliac Society also highlights the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
You want to make sure you have enough suitable egg cakes for a King’s Day gathering. If you bake your own, you’ll need to check the ingredients and use clean baking and serving equipment.
You may also need to consider allergens such as egg, milk or soya. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these allergens for the gluten-free egg cakes discussed here, so check the packaging of the product you’re actually serving.
Choose these if: you want to bring a small treat without having to bake, and can check the packaging when it arrives.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list packs containing two egg cakes; you may need several packs for a group.
Choose this option if: you’re baking for more guests and want to decide on the ingredients and portions yourself.
Bear in mind: preparation takes time, and you’ll need to work in a way that avoids contact with ingredients and equipment containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns about the risk of cross-contamination for people with coeliac disease.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and cross-contamination | Check the gluten-free label and allergens on the current packaging. Keep the cakes separate from baked goods containing gluten when serving. | If I’m serving treats to someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure which product I’m serving and how to prevent contact with gluten. This is the main purchasing concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Having them in time | Check whether you can get the pack you want before the celebrations and check the use-by date. | When I have little time to prepare, I want to be able to bring a suitable egg cake rather than bake my own. This convenience is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Enough portions | Count how many people need a gluten-free egg cake and choose between packs of two and baking your own with checked ingredients. | For a larger group, I want to be able to make enough cakes without relying on small packs. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this need. |
| Portion size and other allergens | Compare suitable portions and also check the information about egg, milk, soya and possible traces of other allergens. | If there are food allergies as well as coeliac disease, I want to choose a suitable portion without overlooking an allergen. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat in its Brosse Eierkoek. So the name or light texture of an egg cake doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Choose one with a current gluten-free label, then check the ingredients and allergens.
According to their product information, the gluten-free egg cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo discussed here contain egg, milk and soya. Warnings about possible traces vary by product.
Ask which other allergies are relevant to the person eating them, and check the allergen information on the exact pack you buy.
Each of the packs discussed contains two egg cakes. That doesn’t automatically mean there’ll be a portion for every guest who needs to eat gluten-free.
Count the portions you’ll need in advance. If you bake your own, check the ingredients and prevent cross-contamination during preparation and serving.
Bringing several small packs also means more packaging; baking your own takes time to prepare.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information may change when products are updated.
Use the online listing to help you make your choice, but check the packaging you actually receive before serving.
The Albert Heijn product page presents AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as gluten-free egg cakes.
Jumbo lists the Eierkoeken 2 Stuks from this brand as gluten-free egg cakes.
Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek is a regular egg cake, not a gluten-free option for this purpose.
Verkade Oaties may be worth considering if you’re also looking at a different type of biscuit.
No. The presence of egg doesn’t mean an egg cake is gluten-free. For example, Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten and wheat in its Brosse Eierkoek. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label on the current packaging.
Yes, food labelling is regulated in the EU. The European Commission describes Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 as the framework for information about gluten-free food. When you buy a product, also check the other ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the gluten-free egg cakes discussed here contain egg, milk and soya. Also check the packaging you buy for warnings about possible traces.
Use ingredients that you’ve checked are gluten-free, along with clean baking and serving equipment, and keep the cakes separate from food containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that cross-contamination can cause problems for people with coeliac disease.
