If you have coeliac disease, choose an egg cake explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list 63 g of carbohydrates and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g for the gluten-free egg cakes discussed here. So, if you’re looking for a post-workout snack, consider the portion size and what else you’re eating too.
An egg cake is easy to take with you, but if you have coeliac disease, the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label is essential. Albert Heijn states that its gluten-free egg cake is made in a completely gluten-free environment; remember to check the current packaging too.
If you’re keeping an eye on both carbohydrates and protein after exercise, the nutritional information for the portion you actually eat is more useful than the figures per 100 g alone. Voedingscentrum discusses both nutrients in its advice on eating after intense exercise.
The packs discussed here contain two egg cakes and weigh 100 g in total. Check the number of pieces, the best-before date and whether your chosen gluten-free variety is available.
If you have coeliac disease, first look for the gluten-free label. Then compare the portion size, nutritional information and practical packaging details.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status and allergens | Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the current ingredients and allergen information. | With coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely solely on the absence of wheat from the ingredients list. For around 46% of consumers, clear gluten-free labelling is the most important buying consideration. |
| Post-workout portion | Compare the carbohydrates and protein in the portion you’ll eat; the egg cakes discussed here weigh 50 g each. | After an intense workout, I want to know how the egg cake fits in with the rest of what I eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the combination of carbohydrates and protein above all else. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the number of pieces, the best-before date and whether the gluten-free variety is available. | If I’m planning just one snack, I want to know whether the pack suits that occasion. Pack size and availability are the main considerations for around 18% of consumers. |
Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ may only be used in the EU when the food, as sold, contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. This label says nothing about other allergens: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk and soya among the ingredients of the egg cakes discussed here.
Gluten-free describes the amount of gluten in an egg cake, not how much protein it provides. Based on the figures listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a 50 g egg cake contains around 3.15 g of protein.
Check the nutritional information per portion and consider what other foods you’ll have as part of your post-workout snack or meal.
An ingredients list with no obvious wheat ingredient is not the same as an explicit gluten-free label.
If you have coeliac disease, check the label on the current packaging first, then compare portion sizes and other product features.
According to the product information, the gluten-free egg cakes discussed here from Albert Heijn and Gluten Free Bakery Holland contain egg, milk and soya. Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame.
If you have other allergies, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Egg Cakes in a 100 g pack, containing two 50 g portions, and states that they are made in a completely gluten-free environment.
Jumbo describes Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes as a two-piece pack with a total weight of 100 g.
Verkade Oaties are oat biscuits, not egg cakes. Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free and lists gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour.
If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely solely on the absence of wheat from the ingredients list. Choose a product explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current packaging. Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this label means the food, as sold, contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
That depends on what else you eat. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 6.3 g of protein per 100 g for the egg cakes discussed here, or around 3.15 g per 50 g egg cake. After intense exercise, Voedingscentrum recommends eating something that provides both carbohydrates and protein, or having a balanced meal.
At the very least, check the current packaging for any allergens that are relevant to you. For the gluten-free egg cakes discussed here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk and soya. Albert Heijn also lists lactose, while Jumbo warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging. For the egg cakes discussed here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; Jumbo also specifies that the pack should be kept sealed.
