Those keeping an eye on portions at afternoon coffee
If you like to have one small cake with your coffee or tea, the weight per piece and the number of pieces in the pack tell you more than the word ‘mini’ alone.
Who is this size suitable for?
Fans of a crisp treat
If you prefer something crunchy to a soft egg cake, look at the texture, whether it has a milk coating, and whether each piece is individually wrapped.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
If you’re sharing a product or need to avoid certain ingredients, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before serving, including any warnings about traces.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a soft cake or a crisp treat. Then compare the weight per piece and check that the recipe and packaging suit your coffee break.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Portion size | Check the weight per piece or portion, and the number of pieces in the pack. | If I want one cake with my coffee, I want to know how big it actually is. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about traces. | If I’m sharing a cake with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to check the label. For around 27% of consumers, this check is the deciding factor. |
| Texture and recipe | Check whether it’s a soft egg cake or a crisp version, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per piece. | Sometimes I’m looking for something crunchy with my coffee rather than a soft cake. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check how the pieces are wrapped, where you can buy the product and how it should be stored. | If I’m buying cakes for several coffee breaks, I want to know how to store the pack and where I can get it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means a standard portion size
According to Jumbo’s product information, one portion of Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken weighs 25 g; Albert Heijn lists 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken. For Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje, Jumbo gives an approximate weight of 15.5 g per piece. Comparing the number of pieces alone therefore doesn’t give you a clear idea of their size.
Compare the weight per piece or portion before deciding how many cakes to serve.
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Assuming a light, airy cake is allergen-free
The soft and crisp versions discussed list ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya. For Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek, Albert Heijn also warns that it may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Check the label on the specific pack every time you buy, especially if you’re sharing the cakes with others.
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Treating crisp and soft cakes as the same product style
According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje have a crisp texture and a milk coating. They’re a different choice from a soft mini egg cake.
Decide which texture you’d like first, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the versions you’re considering.
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Assuming every version is available to order online
On its product page, Albert Heijn marks Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek as available in store only.
Check current availability with the retailer you plan to shop at before buying.
Brands and product ranges compared
Jumbo
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken are soft mini egg cakes, sold in a pack of ten weighing 250 g.
- Jumbo lists a 25 g portion, making it possible to compare the weight per piece.
- The listed ingredients and allergens include egg, wheat or gluten, milk and soya. Check the current label if any of these are relevant to you.
Albert Heijn
AH Mini eierkoeken are soft egg cakes; Albert Heijn lists eight pieces and a portion size of 28 g.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens and storage instructions, as well as the portion size.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information may change. Refer to the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje are a crisp version, individually wrapped according to Jumbo’s product information.
- The individually wrapped piece weighs around 15.5 g, making it easy to see how much you’re getting for each coffee break.
- This version lists ingredients including milk, soya, wheat and egg. Follow the instruction to protect the pack from heat, too.
Streeckgenoten
According to Albert Heijn, Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek is a pack of ten small crisp egg cakes with a total weight of 100 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight make it easier to compare this small size with other versions.
- Albert Heijn warns that the product may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin, and marks it on its page as available in store only.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compare the size of mini egg cakes?
Compare the weight per piece or portion, not just the word ‘mini’. Jumbo lists 25 g per portion for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken, and Jumbo gives an approximate weight of 15.5 g per piece for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje.
Can I serve mini egg cakes to someone with a food allergy?
First check the allergen information on the packaging of the specific product. The versions discussed list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat. For Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek, Albert Heijn also warns that it may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Which information should I follow if the product page and packaging differ?
Before eating the product, follow the information on the current packaging. Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information, among other details, may change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of accurate label information for safe use.
How should I store egg cakes for a later coffee break?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing their soft mini egg cakes in a dry place; Albert Heijn also says to close the pack properly. For Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje, Jumbo advises protecting them from heat.