Who is this choice important for?

A brunch guest with coeliac disease

Needs an egg cake labelled gluten-free that won’t come into contact with foods containing gluten when served. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-free food separate and using clean utensils.

A host who needs to consider several allergens

Checks the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging as well as the gluten-free label. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients, in the gluten-free egg cakes mentioned here.

An Easter brunch planner

Wants to work out in advance how many egg cakes are needed and whether buying them ready-made or baking them from scratch suits the preparations. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list packs of two, and Jumbo also publishes a recipe for gluten-free egg cakes.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free label and making sure the egg cakes can be served without coming into contact with crumbs. Then check for any other relevant allergens and work out how many portions you need.

What to consider What to check when buying Who this matters most to
Choosing gluten-free and serving separately Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Keep the egg cakes, toppings and utensils separate from foods containing gluten, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Society. When serving a guest with coeliac disease, I want to choose a gluten-free egg cake and prevent it coming into contact with bread crumbs. This combination is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Other allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; both AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes and Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes list egg, milk and soya. If a guest also needs to avoid another ingredient, I don’t want to assume that ‘gluten-free’ tells me everything about the rest of the recipe. Around 30% of consumers give this extra check top priority.
Portions and preparation Compare the number of cakes with the number of guests, and decide whether you have the time and a suitable workspace to bake them yourself. For a brunch with several gluten-free guests, I want to know in advance whether the packs will be enough or whether I’ll need to bake more myself. The number of portions is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘free from all allergens’

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and soya in the gluten-free egg cakes mentioned here. So a gluten-free label doesn’t mean these products are suitable for every guest with a food allergy.

    Ask which ingredients your guests need to avoid, then check the current packaging for them.

  • Putting a gluten-free egg cake next to regular bread

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, crumbs and shared utensils can lead to cross-contamination, even if the egg cake itself is labelled gluten-free.

    Use a clean, separate plate and clean utensils, and keep shared toppings well away too.

  • Relying on the product name ‘egg cakes’

    According to Jumbo, its regular Jumbo Egg Cakes contain wheat flour and list gluten and wheat as allergens.

    Check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.

  • Relying on an ingredients list you read earlier

    Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information can change. An old product description may therefore not match the packaging of the product you’re serving.

    Read the label again when you buy the egg cakes and before offering them to your guests.

Brands and shops to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes in a 100 g pack containing two portions.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this product is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product information lists egg, milk, soya and lactose. Check the current packaging for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens too.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland in a pack of two, weighing 100 g.

  • The number of cakes and net weight make it easier to plan portions for brunch.
  • According to Jumbo, this product contains egg, milk and soya. If you need to account for other allergies, check the warnings on the packaging too.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn has a listing for Maître Mathis gluten-free egg cakes, but marks them as no longer available in its range.

  • The product name may help you identify the right category when searching elsewhere.
  • Don’t use the old shop listing as an indication of current availability or as a substitute for checking the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes and its regular Jumbo Egg Cakes, and publishes a recipe for gluten-free egg cakes.

  • The recipe gives you the option of baking egg cakes for brunch yourself.
  • Regular Jumbo Egg Cakes contain wheat flour. If you bake them yourself, you’ll also need to take care to prevent cross-contamination.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in egg cakes for a guest with coeliac disease?

Choose an egg cake whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, then make sure it doesn’t come into contact with food containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights both the gluten-free label and the need to serve food separately with clean utensils.

Should gluten-free egg cakes be kept separate during an Easter brunch?

Yes, if you’re also serving foods containing gluten. Put them on a clean, separate plate and use clean utensils to prevent crumbs or shared toppings from coming into contact with them.

Are gluten-free egg cakes also free from egg, milk and soya?

No, the ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t mean that. The product information for both AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes and Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes lists egg, milk and soya. Check the current packaging for any other relevant allergens.

Can I serve regular Jumbo Egg Cakes as a gluten-free alternative?

No. According to Jumbo, its regular Jumbo Egg Cakes contain wheat flour and list gluten and wheat as allergens. Choose a separate variety labelled gluten-free for your gluten-free guest.