If you’re looking for a sweet finish to drinks
You want to serve a small sweet biscuit alongside savoury nibbles, perhaps with coffee or after drinks.
Who is this relevant to?
If you’re planning portions for each guest
You’re comparing the weight of each biscuit, the number in a pack and whether they’re individually wrapped.
If you need to take allergens into account
You’re serving a mixed group and want to check the ingredients and allergens before putting the biscuits on a plate.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to offer a separate sweet treat. Then compare the size of each biscuit and check the allergens for the product you choose.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| How they fit into your drinks spread | Decide whether you’ll serve the egg cakes separately from the savoury nibbles or with coffee. | If you’ve promised guests a classic selection of savoury party snacks, you won’t want to pass off sweet biscuits as savoury. For around 33% of consumers, matching the menu is the top priority. |
| Weight per piece | Compare the number of biscuits with the total weight or stated portion size; ‘mini’ doesn’t mean a set size. | If you want to set out a small piece for every guest, the weight of each biscuit affects how you arrange them on the plate. Around 27% of consumers give portion planning the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the latest label and keep the information to hand when serving biscuits from the pack. | If you’re serving a mixed group, you’ll want to check which biscuits are suitable for which guests. Allergen information is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Texture and packaging | Consider whether you want a soft egg cake or a crisp biscuit, and whether individual wrapping matters. | If you’re handing out the biscuits individually, texture and packaging may matter more to you than choosing the smallest size. For around 20% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Serving mini egg cakes as savoury party snacks
A sweet egg cake isn’t what people expect from savoury nibbles served with drinks.
Serve the biscuits separately as a sweet addition or with coffee; keep savoury snacks for the party spread itself.
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Assuming ‘mini’ always means the same small size
Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 28 g for AH Mini eierkoeken, while Jumbo lists 25 g per portion for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken. Streeckgenoten lists 100 g for 10 crisp mini biscuits, an average of 10 g each.
Compare the number of biscuits, total weight and stated portions before deciding how many packs you’ll need.
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Putting allergen information out of reach
The products mentioned contain ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya. Some varieties also state that other allergens may be present.
Keep the label by the plate or make sure you can find the information for each product. Check the current packaging for every guest.
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Leaving opened biscuits unprotected
If you open more biscuits than you serve, the remainder may lose their quality.
Open only what you need and store the rest according to the packaging. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Mini eierkoeken are soft egg cakes, sold in a pack of 8.
- Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 28 g, which is useful when planning portions.
- Before serving them to guests, check the packaging for ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya.
Jumbo
Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken are a soft variety with 10 stated portions of 25 g each.
- The number of portions and total weight of 250 g make the size of each piece clear.
- As with this variety too, check the label for ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya before serving to guests.
Bolletje
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are crisp biscuits, not classic soft mini egg cakes.
- Jumbo lists 10 individually wrapped biscuits in a 155 g pack, around 15.5 g each.
- The milk coating and crisp texture may affect your choice; also check the listed allergens and whether nuts and sesame may be present.
Joybuy products
Related products will appear soon.
Frequently asked questions
Can mini egg cakes replace savoury party snacks?
Not if you mean savoury nibbles served with drinks. It’s better to serve mini egg cakes as a separate sweet addition or with coffee.
Which biscuit mentioned here is the smallest?
Based on the 100 g for 10 biscuits listed by Albert Heijn, Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek works out at an average of 10 g per biscuit. It’s a crisp biscuit; if you’re looking for a soft mini egg cake, you can compare the portions listed for Jumbo and AH.
Which allergens should I check before serving?
Check the current packaging for each product for ingredients and allergens, including egg, wheat, milk and soya. Also look for statements that other allergens may be present, as these vary by product.
How should I store egg cakes after opening?
Store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought.
Do I need to provide allergen information if I serve the biscuits unpackaged?
When offering unpackaged food to customers, allergen information must be available. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) lists information on 14 allergens for this purpose; if you’re serving the biscuits commercially, check which information applies to each one.