Choose seeded spiced breakfast cake only if visible pieces and a firm bite suit the person eating it. Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ granen, pitten & fruit contains 9% sunflower seeds. If that texture could be an issue, you could also consider plain or wholemeal spiced breakfast cake without seeds. Check the ingredients, nutritional information, portion size and allergens on the packaging for each variety.
If you want to offer seeded spiced breakfast cake to a fussy eater, bear in mind that it contains visible pieces and has a firm bite. Peijnenburg describes its Tussendoor+ bars with grains and seeds as having a firm texture.
If a food allergy is relevant, the information on the specific pack is what matters. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed products must show allergen information on the label. Ingredients and warnings may vary between varieties.
If you’re choosing between a seeded bar and sliced spiced breakfast cake, compare fibre and sugar per 100 g alongside the portion size and any sweeteners. The terms ‘wholemeal’ and ‘no added sugars’ don’t tell you the whole story.
First, decide whether the texture of seeds will suit the person eating it. Then check the allergens and compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds and bite | Check the ingredients list for seeds and consider whether the person eating it will like a firm bite. | If visible pieces are rejected, I want to know first whether the texture will be suitable. Around 40% of consumers put this texture question first. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. | If there’s a relevant allergy, I want to know which ingredients and warnings apply to this variety before buying it. Around 30% of consumers put this check first. |
| Nutritional values and portion size | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g with the portion size, and check which sweeteners are listed. | For a measured snack, I want to be able to compare the values per portion with those per 100 g. Around 30% of consumers prioritise nutritional values and portion size. |
Wholemeal tells you something different about a product from whether it contains seeds. PLUS lists 41% wholemeal rye flour in its sliced wholemeal spiced breakfast cake, with no seeds among the listed ingredients.
Treat ‘wholemeal’ and ‘seeded’ as separate things to look for, and read the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
The Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ granen, pitten & fruit described here contains xylitol. The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as checking the ‘no added sugars’ claim, read the nutritional information, the 36,7 g portion size and the warning on the packaging.
The Peijnenburg bar described here contains cereals containing gluten and may contain milk, hazelnuts and almonds. This does not automatically apply to other seeded spiced breakfast cakes.
For every variety, check both the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging you’re buying.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether baker’s salt has been used just from the product category ‘spiced breakfast cake’.
Check the label or ask the manufacturer which type of salt was used if this information matters to your choice.
Tussendoor+ granen, pitten & fruit is an individually wrapped spiced breakfast bar with grains, sunflower seeds and dried fruit.
PLUS plain and sliced wholemeal spiced breakfast cakes are options to compare if seeds aren’t a must.
ALDI describes a 485 g pack of sliced wholemeal spiced breakfast cake from Koek & Bakker.
No, you can’t tell from the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label or ask the manufacturer which type of salt was used in the spiced breakfast cake in question.
Read the allergen information on the specific pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten and the possible presence of milk, hazelnuts and almonds for Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ granen, pitten & fruit. Other varieties may have different ingredients.
Start by checking whether the person eating it is happy with visible seeds and a firm bite. Peijnenburg Tussendoor+ granen, pitten & fruit contains sunflower seeds and comes in individually wrapped 36,7 g bars, so you don’t have to cut into a whole spiced breakfast cake straight away.
No, wholemeal confirms neither. PLUS lists 41% wholemeal rye flour and 33,63 g of added sugars per 100 g for its sliced wholemeal spiced breakfast cake; seeds aren’t among the listed ingredients. So compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the variety you want to buy.
