Choose mini egg cakes if individually portioned small cakes matter more to you than organic sourcing. If you’d rather buy organic, Van der Westen’s organic egg cakes are an option in a standard size. Check the organic label, allergens and portion size on the exact product.
You want to know whether the egg cake itself is certified organic, and may be happy with a standard size. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only appear on products certified as organic by an approved body. Check the logo and related details on the packaging.
You’re looking for small cakes you can take individually or pop into a lunchbox. Albert Heijn lists eight mini egg cakes per pack and a serving size of 28 g; Jumbo lists a pack of ten mini egg cakes.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients and allergen information before considering size or organic sourcing. If you want to compare nutritional values, the information per 100 g is a useful starting point too.
Decide whether buying organic or choosing a small, individually portioned size matters more to you. Then check the packaging of the egg cake you actually want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic sourcing | Check the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and the origin statement on the exact product. | If I want to buy organic, that must be clear for the egg cake itself, even if I choose a standard size. Organic sourcing is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Small individual portions | Compare the number of cakes, the weight per stated serving and the total pack size. | Taking a small cake individually makes it easier to decide in advance how many to have at a particular mealtime. Mini size is the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If allergens determine my choice, I read the label first before weighing up size or sourcing. Label information is the first priority for around 22% of consumers. |
The size of an egg cake says nothing about its organic certification. Albert Heijn and Jumbo sell mini egg cakes, while Ekoplaza lists Van der Westen organic egg cakes in a standard size.
Decide which quality matters most to you, and check any organic claim on the packaging of the exact product.
Organic certification and nutritional information answer different questions. The organic logo won’t tell you how much sugar, fibre or salt an egg cake contains.
Check the organic label separately, and compare nutritional values per 100 g if they’re relevant to your choice.
A pack of small cakes doesn’t determine how many you have at one time. Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 28 g for its mini egg cakes; Jumbo lists ten cakes with a total weight of 250 g.
Check the weight and decide in advance how many you want to take with you or eat.
Choosing based on size or sourcing isn’t enough if you need to avoid certain ingredients. According to the European Union, prepacked food must include information about ingredients and allergens, among other details.
Read the current packaging of your chosen egg cakes before buying and eating them.
A supermarket own-label range with mini egg cakes for anyone looking for small, individually portioned cakes.
A supermarket own-label range with mini egg cakes and a separate wholemeal option.
An option if organic egg cakes matter more to you than a mini size.
Another type of egg cake to consider if you’re also looking for a crisp texture.
Look for the EU organic logo and the control body’s details on the packaging of the exact product. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an approved body.
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size and, by itself, says nothing about the amount of sugar per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information on the same basis, and consider how many cakes you eat too.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the product you’ve chosen. According to the European Union, prepacked food must include information about ingredients and allergens, among other details. Don’t rely on a general product description alone.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your mini egg cakes. Albert Heijn recommends storing its mini egg cakes in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after use. Check the instructions on other varieties.
