When comparing mini egg cakes for an oliebollen stall, start with the weight per portion: Albert Heijn lists 10 g for Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek and 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 25 g for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken. A smaller portion is a good fit for a taster or side serving, but also check how many portions you can serve from each pack and how you can buy the product. If you sell egg cakes unpackaged, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must inform customers about allergens.
If you want to offer a small portion alongside oliebollen, the weight of each cake is more useful than the word ‘mini’. Albert Heijn lists a 10 g portion for Streeckgenoten and 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken; Jumbo lists a 25 g portion.
Knowing the number of items or portions makes it easier to plan how many you can serve. AH Mini eierkoeken contain eight cakes per pack, while Jumbo and Streeckgenoten each list ten portions. Check the weight per portion too, as the sizes vary.
If you take egg cakes out of their packaging to sell individually, make sure customers can access up-to-date allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must provide information about allergens for unpackaged food.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the weight per portion: Albert Heijn lists 10 g for Streeckgenoten and 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken; Jumbo lists 25 g. | If I want to offer just a small taster or children’s portion alongside an oliebol, the weight of each cake will determine my choice. For around 46% of consumers, the smallest portion would be the main priority. |
| Easy-to-count servings | Check the number of cakes or portions per pack, as well as the weight per portion: AH lists eight cakes, while Jumbo and Streeckgenoten each list ten portions. | During a busy spell, I want to know in advance how many servings I can get from a pack. For around 36% of consumers, serving individual portions quickly and consistently would come first. |
| Allergen information | Check the current packaging every time you buy, and decide how customers can access allergen information when you sell the cakes individually. | When I sell egg cakes individually, I want to be able to answer questions about allergens before anyone buys. For around 18% of consumers, providing accurate information at the point of sale would be the top priority. |
The products compared range from 10 g to 28 g per portion. So two packs that each list ten portions won’t necessarily contain egg cakes of the same size.
Compare the weight per portion first, then check the number of cakes or portions per pack. Choose the size that suits how you plan to serve them.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must inform customers about allergens in unpackaged food. Information from a pack you bought previously may not match the packaging you’re using now.
Use the current packaging as your reference and make sure the information is available at your stall before you sell the egg cakes individually.
Albert Heijn’s product page for Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek says ‘In-store only’. If you’re counting on being able to restock online, you’ll need to plan your purchasing differently.
Before you buy, check how the product is sold and whether it’s available at the relevant shop.
Any egg cakes you offer alongside oliebollen also need to be covered by your stall’s food-handling procedures. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says food businesses selling at markets and events need an HACCP food safety plan, and includes market stalls among the food businesses that must register.
Include all the food you sell when reviewing your food safety plan and your stall’s registration.
AH Mini eierkoeken are sold in packs of eight, with a portion size of 28 g listed by Albert Heijn.
Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken contain ten portions per pack, according to Jumbo, with a listed portion size of 25 g.
According to Albert Heijn’s product page, Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek comes in a 100 g pack with ten portions, weighing 10 g each.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must inform customers about allergens in unpackaged food. Use the current packaging to keep the information up to date for the egg cakes you’re actually selling. For cereals containing gluten, you also need to identify the specific cereal.
First, make a note of the current ingredients and allergen information so you can share it at the point of sale. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so refer to the packaging you actually bought rather than relying only on a product page you viewed earlier.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that food businesses selling at markets and events must follow an HACCP food safety plan. Include egg cakes in your procedures for serving and storing food, and check which requirements apply to your activities.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists market stalls among the food businesses that may need to register. Check which registration requirements apply to your stall based on the activities you carry out.
