Who is this relevant to?

Parents looking to pack a small portion of cake

You want a pre-portioned cake that fits in a lunchbox, without having to cut up a larger egg cake yourself. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list portions of 25 g and 28 g respectively for their mini varieties.

Parents who need to check allergens and school rules

If your child or their school has rules about allergens, the product name alone isn’t enough. The mini egg cakes mentioned contain wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya; check the packaging when you buy them and ask about the rules at your child’s school or in their class.

Parents weighing up a cake against an everyday snack

You want to decide how a mini egg cake fits alongside the rest of the lunch. For regular school breaks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables and wholegrain foods as the basis; choosing a smaller cake doesn’t change that.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether a cake is suitable for the break and complies with your school’s rules. Then compare the weight of each cake and the number in the pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Mini portion Compare the weight of each cake and check that it really is a mini size. I want to put one clearly defined portion of cake in the lunchbox, without having to divide up a larger one. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens and school rules Read the allergen information on the packaging and ask what rules the school or class follows. If my child needs to avoid certain ingredients, or the class has rules about food, that determines whether I can pack this cake. This is the first thing around 25% of consumers consider.
Everyday break Decide how often you want to pack a cake and what else will be in the lunchbox. For a regular school break, I want to decide what the lunch will be based around first. Around 25% of consumers give this consideration priority.
Packaging and availability Compare the number of cakes in the pack, the use-by date and current availability at your chosen shop. If I’m shopping for several school days, I want to know how many individual portions are in a pack. This matters most to around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a mini size is suitable as the basis of an everyday break

    A smaller egg cake makes the portion clearer, but it doesn’t change which foods the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends as the basis for regular school breaks.

    Decide how often you want to pack a cake, and remember to include fruit, vegetables and wholegrain foods when putting together the lunch.

  • Relying on the product name alone when checking allergens

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo mini egg cakes contain ingredients including wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya. Recipes and labels can change.

    Read the label on every new pack and make sure the contents of the lunchbox comply with the rules at your child’s school or in their class.

  • Assuming individually wrapped means a mini egg cake is available

    Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel has a different texture from a soft mini egg cake. Individual wrapping also tells you nothing about current availability.

    Before buying, check both the type of egg cake and the stock at the shop you plan to order from.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Mini egg cakes are soft mini egg cakes, with 8 portions of 28 g.

  • A consistent weight for each cake makes it easy to pack a single portion.
  • The variety contains ingredients including wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes contain 10 portions of 25 g. Jumbo also sells a wholegrain egg cake, which isn’t a mini size.

  • The mini variety gives you a pre-portioned option for the lunchbox.
  • Check the label of the mini variety for wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya. The wholegrain variety has 30 g portions and isn’t a substitute for a mini cake.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is a crisp, individually wrapped egg cake, not a soft mini egg cake.

  • The individual wrapping can be handy when packing a lunch.
  • Its texture and ingredients differ from those of soft mini egg cakes. Check the allergens and current availability too.

HEERLIJCK BANKET bij ALDI

These free-range egg cakes are sold in a standard size, in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The number of cakes and total pack weight give you a useful starting point for comparing packs.
  • This isn’t a confirmed mini size. If you’re choosing one for lunch, check the label for the weight of each cake, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pack these mini egg cakes if my child needs to avoid certain allergens?

Check the label on the specific pack first. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo mini egg cakes discussed contain wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya; the AH variety also lists lactose. Remember to take the rules at your child’s school or in their class into account too.

Is a mini egg cake suitable for a regular school break?

A mini egg cake can be an occasional treat, but its smaller size doesn’t make it a suitable basis for an everyday snack. For regular school breaks, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fruit, vegetables and wholegrain foods. Also check what rules the school or class has about food.

Is a wholegrain egg cake the same as a mini egg cake?

No. The Jumbo wholegrain variety discussed contains 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour and comes in 30 g portions, but it isn’t a mini egg cake. Check this variety’s label for allergens too, including cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya.

How should I store mini egg cakes for a lunchbox?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the use-by date before packing a cake. Albert Heijn says to store its mini egg cakes in a cool, dry place and close the pack securely after use; Jumbo says to store its mini variety in a dry, dark place.