If you have a food allergy, check the allergens before considering the size: according to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, both brands’ mini egg cakes contain egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten. A gluten-free egg cake could be an alternative if gluten is the issue, but the option described is not mini and also contains egg, milk and soya. Check the packaging label every time you buy.
For you, the ingredients list matters more than portion size. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists these allergens in their mini egg cakes, so don’t choose those varieties if you need to avoid any of them.
A gluten-free option doesn’t have to be mini-sized. Jumbo describes the egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free, but also lists egg, milk, soya and the possible presence of nuts and sesame.
If the allergens on the current label aren’t a concern for you, you can compare the sizes. Albert Heijn lists 8 mini egg cakes, with a serving size of 28 g; Jumbo lists 10 pieces, with a serving size of 25 g each.
When they may be suitable: You’re looking for pre-portioned servings and don’t need to avoid the listed allergens.
What to consider: The small size doesn’t change the ingredients: both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten in their mini varieties.
When they may be suitable: Gluten-free is your main requirement, and you can check the other allergens separately.
What to consider: The option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland described by Jumbo contains 2 egg cakes weighing 100 g in total, rather than mini portions, and also lists egg, milk and soya.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens present | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. Both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten in their mini egg cakes. | If I need to avoid any of these allergens, a small portion is still unsuitable. Around 46% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens that are present. |
| Gluten-free and other allergens | Check both the gluten-free claim and the other allergens, including warnings about possible presence. | Gluten-free may be the deciding factor for me, while egg, milk or soya may still need separate consideration. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this gluten-free product choice. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of pieces and the serving size: Albert Heijn lists 8 pieces at 28 g per serving, and Jumbo lists 10 pieces at 25 g per serving. | Only once the allergens are no concern for me do I want to plan how many egg cakes to have per serving. This portioning is a priority for around 18% of consumers. |
A smaller egg cake doesn’t automatically have different ingredients. Both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten in their mini varieties.
First rule out products that list an allergen you need to avoid; only then compare portion sizes.
The egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland, which Jumbo describes as gluten-free, also list egg, milk and soya, as well as the possible presence of nuts and sesame, among other things.
Check the allergens present and any warnings about possible presence separately from the gluten-free claim.
Ingredients and online product information can change. Albert Heijn therefore recommends checking the packaging.
Check the actual pack every time you buy. If you can’t verify the information you need for your allergy, don’t choose based on size or brand name alone.
For AH Mini Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists 8 pieces and a serving size of 28 g.
For its Mini Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists 10 pieces, with a serving size of 25 g each.
Jumbo describes the egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free; the pack contains 2 pieces weighing 100 g in total.
Bolletje offers a Brosse Eierkoek as another variety in the category.
No. Both Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg in the mini egg cakes in question. Don’t choose these varieties if you need to avoid egg, and check the label again if you’re considering a different variety.
Not automatically. Jumbo describes the egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free, but also lists egg, milk and soya, as well as the possible presence of nuts and sesame, among other things.
Yes. Albert Heijn says product information can change and recommends checking the packaging. So check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack every time you buy.
This kind of warning refers to the possible accidental presence of an allergen, rather than an ingredient that has been deliberately added. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, Dutch rules for precautionary allergen labelling have applied since 1 January 2026; their use is based on a risk assessment. When choosing a product, read both the ingredients and the warnings on the packaging.
