Who is this choice relevant to?

Organic shoppers stocking up for the family

You want to buy egg cakes for several occasions and check the packaging to see whether they’re organic. Skal Biocontrole identifies the European organic logo as the mark to look for.

Label-checkers looking for a snack

When comparing egg cakes, you look at things such as sugars, fibre, salt and energy per 100 g. This lets you compare packs with different numbers of pieces on a like-for-like basis, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Households checking for allergens

You read the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen before buying. Van der Westen’s product information lists egg, gluten and lactose in its organic egg cakes.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic status Look for the European organic logo on the packaging. Skal Biocontrole says this is how you can identify an organic product. If organic is a must for me, I don’t want to rely only on natural-looking packaging or a claim about the eggs. This assurance is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Pack contents Compare the number of pieces and the total weight. Also check that the use-by date suits how you’ll use the pack at home. If the biscuit tin will be opened on several occasions, I want to know how many individual egg cakes are in the pack. Having a suitable family-sized supply is the main concern for around 36% of consumers.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Ekoplaza lists 29,96 g of sugars per 100 g for the Van der Westen variety. When I need to assess an egg cake based on its ingredients or nutritional values, the word ‘organic’ doesn’t tell me what I need to know. For around 28% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing free-range eggs with an organic logo

    Bolletje says its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is made with free-range eggs. That alone doesn’t mean the egg cake is organic.

    If organic is a requirement for you, check the packaging for the European organic logo. Skal Biocontrole describes this as the mark to look for on organic products.

  • Comparing only the pack weight

    The weight and the number of pieces tell you different things about what’s in the pack: Ekoplaza lists four Van der Westen pieces weighing 450 g in total, while Jumbo shows a pack of ten pieces weighing 300 g.

    Choose a number of egg cakes that suits the occasions your household will enjoy them, and check the pack’s use-by date.

  • Assuming organic means it suits your nutritional needs or allergies

    According to Ekoplaza, the organic Van der Westen variety contains egg, gluten and lactose, and has 29,96 g of sugars per 100 g. The organic label doesn’t replace this product information.

    Read the allergen information on the current packaging and compare the nutritional values of similar egg cakes per 100 g.

Brands worth comparing

Van der Westen

Ekoplaza lists Van der Westen Eierkoeken per pakje 4 st Bio as a 450 g pack.

  • The product information describes ingredients from certified organic farming.
  • This variety lists egg, gluten and lactose, as well as 29,96 g of sugars per 100 g. These details don’t necessarily apply to other products from the brand.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers options including AH Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.

  • The varieties listed offer different pack sizes to compare.
  • If you’re specifically looking for organic egg cakes, check each pack for the European organic logo.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers egg cakes in a range of varieties, including a pack of ten pieces weighing 300 g, as well as mini and wholemeal options.

  • The stated number of pieces makes it easy to compare how the pack can be shared around the household, as well as its weight.
  • Don’t assume a product is organic based on its variety name or pack size; check the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crumbly variety with cinnamon and a layer of milk.

  • The texture and flavour described by Bolletje offer a different type of egg cake to consider.
  • Bolletje says this variety is made with free-range eggs; that’s no substitute for checking for an organic logo.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if egg cakes are organic?

Look for the European organic logo — the green leaf — on the packaging. Skal Biocontrole says this is how you can identify an organic product; a claim that the eggs are free-range is no substitute.

Do organic egg cakes automatically have different nutritional values?

The organic label doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fibre an egg cake contains. So compare the nutritional information per 100 g: Ekoplaza lists 29,96 g of sugars and 0,9 g of fibre per 100 g for the organic Van der Westen variety.

Which allergens should I check for in egg cakes?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying. According to Ekoplaza’s product information, the organic Van der Westen variety contains egg, gluten and lactose. Don’t assume the same applies to other egg cakes without checking.

When is a larger pack handy for the biscuit tin?

A larger pack is practical if the number of pieces suits the occasions your household will enjoy them and you’ll use them within the stated shelf life. So compare both the total weight and the number of egg cakes, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.