Families who like to share
A pack of 10 to 12 could be handy for several tea breaks or lunchboxes. Think about how many cakes you’ll use and how to store the pack once it’s been opened.
Who are these packs useful for?
Lunchbox and on-the-go shoppers
If you want to portion them out in advance, it’s worth comparing mini egg cakes and individually wrapped ones. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 mini egg cakes, while Bolletje offers a crisp variety that’s individually wrapped.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per portion. If you have an allergy or need to avoid gluten, check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many portions you need and whether the pack size suits the way you’ll use it once opened. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens for the options you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions to share and take with you | Check the number of cakes and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g; Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 25 g each. | If I’m sharing egg cakes across tea breaks and lunchboxes, I want portions that work for both. For around 30% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Pack size and storage | Read the storage instructions and work out how many cakes you’ll use once the pack is open. Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack tightly. | If I’m sharing them regularly, I want a pack size I can actually get through. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a pack size that suits their needs. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per portion. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. | If I need to watch out for certain ingredients or allergens, I want to know what’s in the option I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the main priority. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without thinking about how you’ll use it
Ten or twelve cakes are most useful if you can share them between the planned tea breaks and lunchboxes. If the pack has been opened, you’ll also need to consider the storage instructions.
Count up how many portions you’ll need in advance. Choose a smaller pack or individually wrapped cakes if a large pack would otherwise stay open for a long time.
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Assuming ‘wholegrain’ means ‘low in sugar’
Fibre and sugar are separate nutritional values. The wholegrain label also tells you nothing about whether allergens are present.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and check the allergen information for the specific option.
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Overlooking other allergens when something is labelled ‘gluten-free’
The egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland sold by Jumbo are described as gluten-free, but the product information also lists egg, milk and soya.
If you have an allergy, always check the full allergen information on the pack, even if the front says it’s gluten-free.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists standard and wholegrain egg cakes in 360 g packs, with 12 portions of 30 g.
- The same portion size makes it easy to compare the nutritional information for the two options.
- Check the sugar and allergen information for each option separately; wholegrain doesn’t mean allergen-free.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists several types of egg cakes, including standard, mini and wholegrain options, in different pack sizes.
- The pack of mini egg cakes contains 10 cakes weighing 25 g each; Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholegrain egg cakes.
- Portion size and fibre content don’t replace the need to check the rest of the nutritional information and allergens.
Bolletje
Bolletje offers crisp egg cakes with a milk coating in a pack of 10 individually wrapped cakes.
- The individual wrapping makes it easy to portion them out.
- With its milk coating and sugar topping, this is different from a standard egg cake. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists a pack of Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes, with 12 cakes and a total weight of 360 g.
- The number of cakes and total weight can help you decide whether this pack suits the number of occasions you have planned.
- Check the pack for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for the option you choose.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo describes the egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland as gluten-free and lists them in a pack of 2.
- The clear gluten-free label is useful if you need to avoid products containing gluten.
- Two cakes don’t make a sharing multipack; according to the product information, this option also contains egg, milk and soya.
Egg cakes at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes should I choose for teatime and lunchboxes?
Choose a quantity that suits the number of people sharing them and the portions you want to pack. Albert Heijn lists packs of 12 egg cakes weighing 30 g each, while Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 25 g each. Also check how to store the pack once it’s open.
Does wholegrain mean an egg cake contains less sugar?
No, the wholegrain label doesn’t tell you that. Check the fibre and sugar content separately for the specific egg cakes, both per 100 g and per portion.
How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of egg cakes you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also says to seal the pack tightly after use.
Is online allergen information enough if I have an allergy?
Check the label on the pack you buy as well. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. Before eating egg cakes, read the information for the specific option you’ve chosen.