Which pack works best for whom?

Families taking a treat for several children

Count how many portions you want to hand out before looking at the pack weight. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g in its standard pack; Jumbo sells regular egg cakes in packs of 10.

Parents who want to portion them out in advance

A smaller cake for each child can make handing them out on the way easier to manage. Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its Mini Egg Cakes.

Families with dietary requirements or allergies

Compare the nutritional information and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying. The regular and wholemeal options mentioned here include ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by working out how many portions you need, then decide whether smaller cakes or a particular dietary or nutritional requirement will guide your choice.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough portions Count the people and compare the number of portions with the number of cakes. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in its 360 g standard pack; Jumbo sells a regular pack of 10 cakes weighing 300 g. If several children are having a cake, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 33% of consumers, having enough portions would be the main concern.
Handing them out in advance Compare the number of cakes and the weight per portion; Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its Mini Egg Cakes. When we’re out and about, I want to be able to give each child their own portion in advance. Ease of handing them out would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If you need gluten-free food, check the relevant product description and the label. If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, the egg cake you choose must meet that need. For around 17% of consumers, this check would be their first priority.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g in the nutritional information, rather than relying on the word ‘wholemeal’. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal option. If I’m choosing based on the ingredients, I want to compare the options on a like-for-like basis. For around 25% of consumers, this would be the most important criterion.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the size of the pack

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes you can hand out. Albert Heijn lists 12 standard portions of 30 g, while Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes come in 10 portions of 25 g.

    Count the people and check the number of cakes or portions before you choose.

  • Assuming ‘wholemeal’ tells you everything about the snack

    The label alone doesn’t tell you what the overall nutritional profile is like. Jumbo’s wholemeal option mentioned here also contains sugars and allergens.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing products on this basis.

  • Skipping the label because you know the brand

    When it comes to a food allergy, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the information on the label is important. Don’t rely on the product name or a pack you’ve bought before.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before handing the cakes out.

  • Not sealing an opened pack properly

    If you don’t hand out all the egg cakes during the parade, you’ll need to store the rest of the pack too.

    Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal it properly after use.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

The own-brand range includes standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as an option labelled gluten-free.

  • Albert Heijn says its standard pack contains 360 g, divided into 12 portions of 30 g.
  • The option labelled gluten-free comes in a smaller pack than the standard one; check the number of cakes and the current label for the people you’re buying for.

Jumbo

The own-brand range includes regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, so you can choose based on the number of cakes, portion size and ingredients.

  • Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its mini option and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal option.
  • Check the allergens in the mini and wholemeal options too; these varieties include ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya.

Bolletje

Brosse Egg Cakes are a different kind of egg cake from the soft standard varieties. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 weighing 155 g for the version with a milk coating.

  • Bolletje describes its Brosse Egg Cake as crisp, with a sprinkling of sugar.
  • Bolletje says this range includes ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya. Check the label on the variety you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I take to the Sinterklaas parade?

Count how many people are likely to have an egg cake and compare that with the number of cakes or portions in each pack. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g in its standard pack; Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its Mini Egg Cakes. If you’re going with a larger group, work out how many packs you’ll need for the number of portions you want.

Are egg cakes a suitable everyday snack for children?

You can’t judge whether an egg cake is an everyday choice based on the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as fruit and vegetables for children’s snacks. For a particular egg cake, consider its portion size, ingredients and nutritional information alongside what else is being eaten.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Read the allergen information on the pack you’re going to hand out. The standard, wholemeal and crisp varieties mentioned here include ingredients such as egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; ingredients can vary from product to product.

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

Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal it properly after use. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs mentioned here advise storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; check the instructions for the variety you buy.