If you’re taking one bar with you
You want to have a sealed portion with you while you’re out, without opening a whole spiced cake. Check whether the bars are individually wrapped and how many come in the pack.
Who would find an individual portion useful?
If you compare nutritional information
You’re choosing between regular spiced cake and a variant with no added sugars. Compare sugars and fibre per portion, and check which sweeteners are listed on the label.
If you want to keep a small supply
You want to have more than one portion at home, but don’t want to open a large pack for a single outing. The number of bars and the weight of each one can help you choose the right amount.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many sealed portions you need. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the variant you’re actually planning to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking one portion with you | Whether each bar is individually wrapped and how many grams one bar weighs. | If I’m only taking one bar, I want to be able to keep the other portions sealed. For around 36% of consumers, portability is the top priority. |
| Sugars and fibre | The nutritional value per portion, the ingredients and any mention of polyols. | When comparing regular spiced cake with a variant with no added sugars, I want to know what’s in one bar. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this nutritional information. |
| A suitable pack size | The number of bars and the total contents of the pack. | I want to keep a few portions in reserve without opening more than I’m likely to use. For around 21% of consumers, pack size is the first thing they consider. |
| Flavour and ingredients | The flavour variant and the ingredients and allergen information for that exact pack. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or am looking for a particular flavour, the label tells me whether a bar is suitable. For around 14% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’
A variant with no added sugars may still contain sugars. The product information for the Peijnenburg variant described also lists polyols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Compare sugars and fibre per bar, and read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
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Assuming every spiced cake bar contains the same allergens
Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens can vary between brands and variants. A name such as ‘plain’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients you can rule out.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact bar you’re buying, especially if rye, other gluten-containing cereals, milk or nuts are a concern for you.
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Assuming every spiced cake uses the same type of salt
The product category alone doesn’t tell you which type of salt has been used in a particular cake.
Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen if the type of salt listed is important to you.
Brands to compare
Peijnenburg
Jumbo lists individually wrapped Peijnenburg spiced cake in a plain 10-pack and an 8-pack with no added sugars.
- Both packs mentioned contain individually wrapped portions; Jumbo lists each one as 28 g.
- For the variant with no added sugars, read the information about polyols and the warning about excessive consumption.
Snelle Jelle
Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a plain 5-pack and a Zero 4-pack of Snelle Jelle spiced cake.
- The different pack sizes give you a choice of how many portions to buy.
- Check the nutritional information and ingredients for each variant; the names ‘plain’ and ‘Zero’ aren’t enough to go on.
PLUS
PLUS lists plain spiced cake bars in a 6-pack with a total weight of 330 g.
- The number of bars and the total contents are listed for this pack.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging for this exact variant.
Spiced cake bars for when you’re out and about on Joybuy
This product selection is for anyone who wants to take one wrapped spiced-cake-style bar with them and keep the remaining portions sealed. Check the nutritional information per bar on the pack you choose if it’s important to your decision.
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Snelle Jelle Breakfast Cake Less Sugar-Free 250 g
An option for anyone who wants to take one sealed portion with them and save the rest for later.
Before buying, compare the nutritional value per bar and read the ingredients and allergen information for this variant.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean a spiced cake bar contains no sugars?
No. The Peijnenburg variant with no added sugars described here lists 1,4 g of sugars per 28 g bar and also contains xylitol and polyols. Check the nutritional information and ingredients for the variant you choose.
Can I choose a spiced cake bar if I need to avoid rye or gluten?
Don’t choose based on the product name alone. The Peijnenburg and PLUS variants described here contain rye; check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before choosing a bar.
For one visit to a Christmas market, is a multipack or a large cake more convenient?
A multipack of individually wrapped bars is a good fit if you want to take one sealed portion with you and leave the rest unopened. A large sliced cake may suit you if you’ll use the other portions too; if so, check the packaging for storage instructions after opening.