Who are the different pack sizes for?

For anyone handing out portions or filling lunchboxes

Individually wrapped slices make it easy to give everyone a set portion to take with them, without having to cut anything on the spot.

For anyone sharing spiced breakfast cake with a group

For a shared lunch, you can divide a larger cake yourself. Think about how much the group needs and what you’ll do with any cake left in the opened pack.

For anyone comparing labels

If sugar, fibre, salt or allergens affect your choice, compare the information for the exact product and check the size of each slice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need to give each person their own portion or share the cake at the table. Then check the portions and the label on the pack you’re planning to buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Handing out portions Check how many slices there are, the weight of each slice and whether they’re individually wrapped. If I’m filling lunchboxes or handing out cake, I don’t want to have to cut it on the spot. For around 36% of consumers, ease of handing out portions comes first.
Quantity and leftovers Check the total weight, the number of portions you expect to need and how you can reseal an opened pack. For a shared lunch, I want enough slices to go round without ending up with lots left over; around 29% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right.
Nutritional information Compare sugar, fibre and salt per 100 g and per portion on the label. When I’m comparing varieties, I want to know what’s in one slice and whether the portions are a similar size. Nutritional information is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before handing it out. If I’m putting cake out for other people, I want them to be able to see which allergens it contains before choosing a portion; around 14% of consumers prioritise this check.

Common mistakes

  • Taking a claim on the front of the pack as the whole nutritional story

    Varieties labelled ‘less sugar’, for example, can differ in portion size and other nutritional values. The claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fibre and salt there is in one slice.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and check packs in the size you want to hand out.

  • Checking for allergens only after handing it out

    The spiced breakfast cake products described here include rye; some packs also mention possible traces of milk or nuts. A general impression of the brand isn’t a substitute for checking the label on the variety you’ve chosen.

    When handing out portions, keep the current pack and its allergen information to hand so everyone can check before choosing.

  • Opening a large pack without a plan for the leftovers

    A larger pack will be left open after lunch if not all the slices are eaten. How you’ll store the rest should therefore be part of your decision about this pack size.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened spiced breakfast cake in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack. Check the leftovers for mould or dryness before eating.

Brands and product ranges compared

Peijnenburg

If you’re looking for set portions, the Original 10-pack is a specific format worth comparing: Jumbo lists ten individually wrapped slices weighing 28 g each.

  • Individual wrapping means less cutting and portioning when handing out slices.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose; the Original 10-pack described here contains rye and may contain milk and nuts.

Jumbo

The own-brand range described here includes both pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake and six-packs. This gives you a useful starting point when choosing a format.

  • The varieties described include 475 g of pre-sliced original spiced breakfast cake and six-packs weighing 300 g and 330 g.
  • Check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the label for the specific variety you choose.

Bolletje

The 500 g pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake described here is an option for sharing slices around a table. Jumbo lists around 14 slices per pack.

  • The cake is already sliced, so you won’t need to cut a whole cake before handing it out.
  • Check the allergen information before serving; the variety described here includes rye, wheat and lupin, among other ingredients.

Snelle Jelle

The 585 g Mega Pack described here is spiced cake. Don’t assume it’s the same type of product as pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake when comparing options.

  • Snelle Jelle says the pieces in this Mega Pack are individually wrapped.
  • For the 65 g portion described, Jumbo lists 26 g of sugar. Bear the portion weight in mind when comparing products.

Spiced breakfast cake for a shared lunch

This pre-sliced spiced breakfast cake is a good fit for a lunch where you want to divide the slices among the group yourself. Check the pack to see how many slices it contains and whether the portion size suits the way you’ll be serving it.

g'woon wholemeal spiced breakfast cake, pre-sliced, 485 g

g'woon wholemeal spiced breakfast cake, pre-sliced, 485 g

For a shared lunch where you want to divide the slices yourself.

Pre-sliced 485 g pack. Check the pack for the number of slices and portion size.

Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the label before handing it out.

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Frequently asked questions

When are individually wrapped slices useful?

They’re useful when you want to hand out set portions at a university lunch or pack them in lunchboxes. Jumbo lists ten individually wrapped 28 g slices in the Peijnenburg Original 10-pack; with a pre-sliced cake, you divide the portions yourself.

Where can I check for allergens when handing out spiced breakfast cake?

Check the allergen information on the current label for the exact pack and have it available before anyone chooses a portion. The Peijnenburg 10-pack described here contains rye and may contain milk and nuts; other varieties may have a different composition.

Is spiced breakfast cake with no added sugar also sugar-free?

No. ‘No added sugar’ doesn’t mean the same as sugar-free. Check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and per portion on the label of the variety you’re considering.

How should I store spiced breakfast cake after a shared lunch?

Store an opened pack in a cool, dry, dark place and seal it tightly, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Check any leftover slices for mould or dryness before eating, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.