Who is this choice for?

Anyone looking to share organic egg cakes

You’re buying for guests or several snack occasions and want to check that the egg cakes are organic. A mention of free-range eggs alone doesn’t answer that question.

Anyone matching the quantity to the occasion

You want enough egg cakes for everyone, but also need to know how many you’ll get and whether they come in individual packs, as well as how to store them once opened.

Anyone checking for allergens

You’re buying for other people too, so you need to check the allergen information for the variety you choose. The products mentioned contain egg, gluten, milk or lactose, and soya; the information varies by variety.

What should you look for?

First decide whether organic is essential. Then compare the pack size with the number of people sharing, and check the allergen information for the specific variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic status Look for an explicit organic label and check for the EU organic logo on the current packaging. If organic is my main requirement, I want to be able to check the label on the packaging. Around 36% of consumers put this need first.
Quantity to share Compare the net weight with the number of pieces or portions, and read the storage instructions. When buying for a group, I want to take enough egg cakes without being left with an awkward amount in an open pack. This is the biggest consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens Read the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen, including any warnings about traces. When guests can’t eat everything, I need to know before buying whether the egg cakes I’ve chosen are suitable for them. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Non-organic alternative If organic isn’t essential, compare the number of pieces or portions in conventional packs. If organic isn’t the deciding factor, I want to choose a pack that suits our group. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this choice.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming free-range eggs mean a product is organic

    Albert Heijn states that its conventional egg cakes contain free-range eggs. On its own, this doesn’t mean the whole product is organic; according to the Government of the Netherlands, ‘organic’ is a protected label.

    If you want to buy organic egg cakes, look for an explicit organic label and check for the EU organic logo on the current packaging.

  • Comparing weight alone

    A 450-gram pack doesn’t tell you how many individual egg cakes or smaller packs you can hand out. For Van der Westen’s organic egg cakes, Ekoplaza lists both the 450-gram weight and ‘4 per pack’.

    If you’re buying for a particular group, check the total number of pieces and how they’re divided into smaller packs on the packaging.

  • Assuming every variety has the same allergen information

    The egg cakes mentioned have different allergen information. Bolletje also warns that its Brosse Eierkoek may contain traces of ingredients including nuts and sesame.

    Before buying, read the current allergen information for the exact variety you want to take with you, especially if you’re buying for other people.

Brands compared

Biologische familiebakkerij van der Westen

Ekoplaza lists this brand’s organic egg cakes in packs of 4, with a net weight of 450 grams.

  • The ingredients list identifies ingredients from certified organic farming.
  • The product information lists egg, gluten and lactose. Check the packaging to see how many egg cakes and individual packs are included in the total quantity.

Albert Heijn

The conventional AH egg cakes listed weigh 360 grams and are divided into 12 stated portions of 30 grams.

  • The stated number of portions makes it easier to plan how many to share.
  • Albert Heijn states that the product contains free-range eggs, but this doesn’t confirm that it’s organic. Check the allergen information for this variety too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists, among other options, conventional egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 grams, as well as a 300-gram wholemeal variety.

  • The stated number of pieces in the 300-gram pack makes it easier to plan for a group.
  • Wholemeal doesn’t automatically mean organic. For one conventional variety, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as an option for anyone looking specifically for a crisp texture.

  • According to Bolletje, its light texture comes from beaten egg; the brand also mentions a sugar topping.
  • Bolletje lists several allergens and warns of possible traces of ingredients including nuts and sesame. The brand says the cinnamon variety isn’t available all the time.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether egg cakes are organic?

Look for an explicit organic label and check for the EU organic logo on the current packaging. According to the Government of the Netherlands, ‘organic’ is a protected term for food produced under certified organic standards; free-range eggs alone don’t make an egg cake organic.

Is 450 grams automatically a handy pack size for sharing?

Not necessarily: the weight doesn’t tell you how many egg cakes or smaller packs you’ll get. For Van der Westen’s organic variety, Ekoplaza lists 450 grams and ‘4 per pack’; if you’re buying for a particular group, check the total number on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Read the information on the specific pack you’re buying. The organic variety from Van der Westen mentioned here lists egg, gluten and lactose; for its conventional variety, Albert Heijn lists egg, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other allergens. Other varieties may differ too, including in their warnings about possible traces.

How should I store egg cakes once the pack is open?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For its conventional egg cakes, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely after use. Also check the use-by date on the product you buy.