Choose a multipack based on how many egg cakes you’ll use before the use-by date. A pack of 10 may suit a regular morning routine, while 12 is most worthwhile if several people will be eating them. If the ingredients matter most, compare the regular and wholemeal varieties by their ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g. The number of pieces won’t tell you how much product you’re buying or which nutrients it contains.
If several people take egg cakes with them, check how many you’ll actually use before the date on the pack. Jumbo lists 10 portions for its regular and wholemeal packs; ALDI lists 12 pieces for Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes.
If you regularly pack an egg cake to eat on the go, compare the number of planned snacks with the number of pieces in the pack. Also check the storage instructions if you plan to use an opened pack over several days.
Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g in regular and wholemeal egg cakes. Jumbo lists 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal variety. Also check the other nutritional information for the exact pack you choose.
Start with the number of times you plan to eat them and the net weight. Then compare the nutritional information and any flavour variety that matters to you.
| What to consider | Check | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for your routine | Number of pieces, net weight and use-by date. | If I want to take something with me on several mornings, the pack needs to contain enough pieces without leaving too many over. Around 40% of consumers are thought to put having enough portions first. |
| Ingredients and fibre | Wholemeal flour in the ingredients list, and fibre and sugars per 100 g. | For a regular breakfast, I want to be able to compare the ingredients in regular and wholemeal egg cakes. This product choice is thought to be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sharing without leftovers | Number of people eating them, expected usage and the date on the pack. | At home, several people pack their lunchboxes from the same pack. I don’t want the last few egg cakes to go uneaten. This is thought to be the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | The variety described, weight per pack and allergen information. | For eating on the go, I’d rather take a crisp or coated variety than a plain egg cake. Around 10% of consumers are thought to choose mainly based on this preference. |
Two packs containing 10 egg cakes may not contain the same amount of product: Jumbo lists 300 g for its regular 10-piece pack, while its listing for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating gives a weight of 155 g for 10 pieces.
So check both the number of pieces and the net weight, and consider what size you want to take with you.
Wholemeal flour and fibre content don’t tell you what other ingredients and nutrients an egg cake contains.
Compare the full nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients list for the regular and wholemeal varieties you’re considering.
A plain, wholemeal or coated egg cake may have different ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn also points out that product information can change.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you choose each time you buy.
Twelve pieces are only practical if you’ll use them within the stated shelf life.
Count your planned breakfasts and lunchbox occasions before choosing a larger or smaller pack, and check the date and storage instructions on the packaging.
Egg cakes left uneaten may eventually have to be thrown away.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, and a 300 g wholemeal pack containing 10 portions. Other pack sizes are also available.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Jumbo lists Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating in a pack of 10 weighing 155 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH Egg Cakes, AH Wholemeal Egg Cakes and AH Mini Egg Cakes.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for egg cakes.
An egg cake on its own tells you little about the make-up of your whole breakfast. Check the nutritional information for the egg cake you’ve chosen, then decide what other breakfast foods you’d like to have with it.
Check for wholemeal flour in the ingredients list and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Jumbo lists 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its Wholemeal Egg Cakes. Also check the sugars and portion size on the packaging.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label. Don’t rely on information for a different variety or an earlier purchase.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it properly after use. For the regular and wholemeal egg cakes mentioned here, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dark place. Also check the date if you plan to eat from the same pack over several days.
Use online information to compare varieties, but check the packaging of the product you’ve bought before eating it. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.
