Which size is practical for you?

If you want to hand them out without cutting

An individually wrapped portion is ready to give to a guest. Koninklijke Peijnenburg describes packs containing 28 g slices; for smaller bites, Jumbo lists individually wrapped Parelkandij Mini’s.

If you compare portions and nutritional information

The weight of each piece helps you compare sugars and fibre per portion served. Check the ingredients too: ‘no added sugars’ does not mean that a spiced breakfast cake contains no sugars.

If you need to take guests’ allergies into account

Check the label of each variety before serving. Koninklijke Peijnenburg’s product information lists rye for its individually wrapped plain slices, and notes that they may contain milk, hazelnuts, almonds and other cereals containing gluten.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out sealed portions or serve spiced breakfast cake on a platter. Then compare the weight of each piece and check the label of the varieties you’re considering.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Ease of serving Count the portions and check whether each piece is individually wrapped; pre-sliced does not mean individually wrapped. When I’m offering coffee to several friends, I want to give everyone their own piece without cutting anything. Around 33% of consumers would choose ease of serving as their main consideration.
Nutritional information and ingredients Compare sugars and fibre per portion and per 100 g; if allergies are a concern, read the ingredients and allergen information. If a guest needs to check ingredients or allergens, I don’t want to rely on the front of the pack alone. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label would come first.
Flavour and bite-size portions Choose the variety you want and compare the weight of the piece you’ll actually serve. For a platter to go with coffee, I want to know whether I’m serving small bites or larger slices, and which flavour will work best. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise flavour and size.
Number of portions and availability Check how many guests one pack will serve and whether your chosen variety is available to order from your shop. When I’m shopping for a group, I want to be able to buy enough pieces and not rely on an out-of-date product page. For around 17% of consumers, that would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every mini is the same size

    Jumbo lists a 14 g portion for Peijnenburg Parelkandij Mini’s; Koninklijke Peijnenburg lists 28 g for its individually wrapped plain slices. Two of the smaller portions weigh the same as one 28 g slice.

    Compare the weight of each piece and decide how many you want to offer each guest.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    According to Koninklijke Peijnenburg, Peijnenburg Plain, No Added Sugars 8-pack still contains 1.4 g of sugars per 28 g slice and includes xylitol.

    Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure and the ingredients list for the exact variety.

  • Putting mini size ahead of checking allergens

    The individually wrapped plain Peijnenburg varieties contain rye and may also contain milk and nuts, among other allergens. A smaller piece doesn’t remove the need to read the correct label.

    Ask guests about any relevant allergies and check the packaging before serving the spiced breakfast cake.

  • Assuming a product page means you can place an order

    Jumbo displayed product information for Peijnenburg Parelkandij Mini’s, but also stated that the variety was no longer part of its online range.

    Check availability with your chosen shop shortly before buying, and have another suitable size in mind.

Brands and own-label options compared

Peijnenburg

Koninklijke Peijnenburg describes both individually wrapped plain slices and a no-added-sugars variety. Jumbo has also described Parelkandij Mini’s.

  • The plain 10-pack contains ten 28 g slices; the no-added-sugars variety contains eight 28 g slices, each individually wrapped.
  • The varieties differ in ingredients and nutritional value. Check the allergen information on each pack too.

PLUS

PLUS lists spiced breakfast cake bars in packs of six, including plain, raisin and reduced-sugar varieties.

  • A pack of six contains a different number of pieces from the Peijnenburg portion packs mentioned above.
  • For your chosen bar, check the weight per piece, ingredients and allergens on the current label.

Goud Gebakken

ALDI Netherlands describes Goud Gebakken koekhappers as spiced cake or ontbijtkoek in a pack of six.

  • According to ALDI Netherlands, the six koekhappers are individually wrapped.
  • If allergies are a concern, don’t assume a variety is suitable until you’ve checked its label.

Koek & Bakker

ALDI Netherlands lists pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake from Koek & Bakker, including a 485 g wholegrain variety.

  • Pre-sliced pieces are ready to serve at home, so you don’t have to cut the cake yourself.
  • This is not a confirmed format with individually sealed mini portions; check that serving it yourself suits your coffee get-together.

Spiced breakfast cake on Joybuy

This option is for anyone who wants to serve pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake with coffee. Check the packaging separately if you want to give each guest a sealed portion.

g'woon spiced breakfast cake, 6 pieces

g'woon spiced breakfast cake, 6 pieces

For anyone who wants to serve pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake with coffee without having to cut it themselves. The description lists six pieces; check the weight per piece and whether they’re individually wrapped if you want to hand out sealed portions.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is spiced breakfast cake with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No. Koninklijke Peijnenburg lists 1.4 g of sugars per 28 g slice for its Naturel zonder toegevoegde suikers 8-pack. Check the ingredients list on the exact pack too; this variety includes xylitol, among other ingredients.

Can I serve mini spiced breakfast cake to guests with a gluten or nut allergy?

Check the label of the exact variety first. The individually wrapped plain Peijnenburg slices contain rye and state that they may contain hazelnuts, almonds and other cereals containing gluten, among other allergens. Don’t assume a variety is suitable just because of its size.

How can I check whether spiced breakfast cake contains iodine-enriched baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. Don’t assume that iodine has been added based on the product category alone; the salt used may be listed as baker’s salt or iodised table salt, among other things.

How can I check whether a mini variety is still available to order?

Check whether it’s available to order from your chosen shop shortly before buying. Jumbo still displayed product information for Peijnenburg Parelkandij Mini’s, while the page also stated that the variety was no longer part of its online range.