Who is this choice relevant to?

Host with a guest who has coeliac disease

You want to offer an eierkoek whose gluten-free labelling you’ve checked on the packaging. When serving it, keep it separate from ordinary biscuits and cakes too.

Party planner who’d rather buy than bake

You’re looking for ready-made gluten-free eierkoeken and want to know in advance how many you’ll need. Check the packaging when you buy them; an online product listing is no substitute for the label.

Home baker catering for a larger group

You want to decide how many portions to make and how to present them. This means paying attention to the ingredients as well as using clean work surfaces, utensils and serving equipment.

What should you look for when choosing?

The choice between buying and baking is mainly about preparation: you can check the label on a packet, while baking your own means organising the entire preparation and serving process too.

Ready-made gluten-free eierkoeken

When to choose this: Choose this option if you don’t want to bake and can check the packaging before serving.

Consider: The number of eierkoeken in each pack is fixed; you may need more than one pack for several guests.

Bake your own gluten-free eierkoeken

When to choose this: Choose this option if you want to decide on the portions and presentation yourself, and can keep the preparation separate from gluten-containing products.

Consider: Baking takes time to prepare; in a shared kitchen, you’ll need to pay extra attention to crumbs, work surfaces and utensils.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free labelling and serving Check the packaging for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain trademark. Use clean, separate serving equipment. If someone with coeliac disease is joining us, I want to know what I’m serving and prevent crumbs from ordinary biscuits getting mixed in. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Portions and presentation Count how many gluten-free portions you need and, if you’re buying ready-made eierkoeken, check how many are in each pack. For a party with several guests, I want to be able to put out enough individual eierkoeken on a clearly separate plate. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the number of portions they need and how they’re presented.
Ease of buying See which gluten-free eierkoeken are available to buy and check the current packaging before purchasing. If I don’t have time to bake, I’m looking for a clearly labelled option I can take to the party. For around 20% of consumers, this convenience is the most important factor.

Common buying and serving mistakes

  • Assuming an ordinary eierkoek is suitable because it looks simple

    The appearance or name of an eierkoek doesn’t tell you whether it’s gluten-free. So, for a guest with coeliac disease, an ordinary eierkoek is not a substitute for a checked gluten-free product.

    Follow the advice of the Voedingscentrum and check the packaging of the product you actually buy for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain trademark.

  • Sharing the gluten-free plate with ordinary cakes and biscuits

    Crumbs can get onto gluten-free eierkoeken from a shared plate, chopping board or knife. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights shared chopping boards, among other things, as a source of cross-contamination.

    Keep the gluten-free eierkoeken clearly separate and use clean, dedicated serving equipment.

  • Looking only at the number of packs

    A small pack may contain fewer individual portions than you need for the party. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as a pack of 2, weighing 100 g.

    First count how many gluten-free portions you need, then check how many eierkoeken are in the packs you buy.

  • Relying on an old online product description instead of the label

    Albert Heijn says that product information, including ingredient and allergen information, may change. So a description you looked at previously may not match the packaging of the product you serve.

    Read the current packaging when you buy the eierkoeken and check it again before serving, especially if guests need to avoid other allergens too.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a separate product in its gluten-free range.

  • A named ready-made option to look out for when shopping.
  • Check the current packaging: Albert Heijn says product information may change.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as a separate eierkoek option.

  • An alternative to consider alongside AH’s own-brand option.
  • Check the packaging for the number of eierkoeken and read the current ingredient and allergen information.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of 2, weighing 100 g.

  • The stated number in the pack helps you plan individual portions.
  • You may need several packs for more guests; check the label before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I serve ordinary eierkoeken to someone with coeliac disease if the topping is gluten-free?

No, a gluten-free topping doesn’t make an ordinary eierkoek gluten-free. Choose an eierkoek with the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain trademark on the current packaging, and keep it separate from ordinary biscuits when serving.

How can I keep gluten-free eierkoeken separate on a Christmas buffet?

Put them on a separate plate and use clean serving equipment that isn’t also used for cakes containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society says crumbs can get into gluten-free products via shared items.