Who is a multipack useful for?

For sharing at the breakfast or lunch table

If you’re buying for several people or occasions, look at both the number of cakes and the net weight. This will help you work out whether the pack suits how much you’ll actually use.

For comparing wholemeal options and fibre

If you want to compare a regular egg cake with a wholemeal one, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. Include sugars and allergens in your comparison.

For lunchboxes and snacks on the go

If you’re looking for a smaller cake or an individually wrapped portion, distinguish between mini egg cakes and crisp egg cakes that come individually wrapped. Size alone doesn’t tell you whether the ingredients or nutritional values are the same.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many cakes and portions you need. Then compare the packaging, ingredients and nutritional information of the varieties that suit the way you’ll use them.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the number of cakes, the net weight and the stated serving size. If I’m sharing egg cakes between several people or occasions, I want to know whether we’ll finish the pack. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough cakes for this kind of use.
Wholemeal and nutritional information Check the ingredients list for wholemeal flour and compare fibre and sugars per 100 g and per serving. When choosing between regular and wholemeal egg cakes, I want to see what differs beyond the name. Around 30% of consumers prioritise comparing the labels.
Portions to take with you Check the weight of each cake and whether they’re individually wrapped. For a lunchbox, I want a portion that suits the occasion; individual wrapping can also be useful when you’re out and about. This kind of handy portion is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of cakes

    Ten mini egg cakes won’t necessarily be the same quantity as ten regular egg cakes. For example, Jumbo lists a pack of 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g and a pack of 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g.

    Compare the net weight and serving size of the packs as well as the number of cakes.

  • Not checking the rest of the label on wholemeal products

    The term wholemeal doesn’t describe every ingredient or nutritional value in an egg cake. Comparing products by that name alone can leave things such as sugars and serving size out of the picture.

    Check which flour is used, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.

  • Treating mini and crisp varieties as the same style

    A mini egg cake is simply a smaller size. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Melk is also crisp and has a milk coating, and is individually wrapped. These differences matter if you’re specifically looking for a regular, soft egg cake.

    Choose the type and packaging you want first, then read the ingredients for that exact variety.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t tell you which other allergens a particular variety contains. Voedingscentrum highlights the importance of checking allergen information on the label.

    Before eating, read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings on the pack.

Brands worth comparing

These brands and own-label ranges offer different packs and types of egg cakes. Always compare the specific variety you want to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular egg cakes weighing 360 g with 12 servings, as well as wholemeal and mini egg cakes.

  • The regular pack lists a serving as 30 g, making it possible to compare the number of servings and the weight together.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a wholemeal variety.

  • The different sizes make it possible to compare both the number of cakes and the weight.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; the size won’t tell you this.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The stated number of cakes and weight help when comparing larger packs.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose for its ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

Sondey

Lidl Netherlands describes a pack of 12 egg cakes weighing 360 g and names Sondey in the product description.

  • The number of cakes and pack weight are listed, making it easier to compare with other multipacks.
  • Lidl marks this product as available in store only; check the nutritional information on the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Melk is a crisp egg cake with a milk coating. Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 individually wrapped cakes weighing 155 g.

  • Individual wrapping may suit anyone who wants to take one cake with them.
  • This is a different type from a regular soft egg cake. Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for this variety separately.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a multipack of egg cakes to share?

Compare the number of cakes and the total weight with the number of people and occasions you’re buying for. For example, Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g, while Albert Heijn lists 12 servings in its 360 g regular pack. Also check how to store the pack once opened.

What does wholemeal tell you about an egg cake?

Wholemeal is one characteristic of a variety; it doesn’t tell you about all its nutritional values. To compare regular and wholemeal egg cakes, check the ingredients and look at the fibre, sugars and serving size on both packs’ labels.

Is a mini egg cake the same as an individually wrapped egg cake?

No. ‘Mini’ describes the size, while ‘individually wrapped’ describes how the cakes are packaged. Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Melk is also a crisp variety with a milk coating, so it isn’t directly comparable to a regular or mini egg cake.

Where can I check allergens in egg cakes?

Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. Online product information can change, so read the label again before eating rather than relying on the product name alone.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. For its egg cakes, Albert Heijn advises sealing the packaging properly after use. Also check the storage conditions and date shown on your pack.