Who is this choice relevant to?

People looking for a strictly sugar-free option

For you, the amount of sugars per 100 g matters more than the name or type of egg cake. You want to be able to check the claim and nutritional information on the packaging.

Cinema-goers who want to bring their own snack

You want to buy an egg cake in advance to enjoy during the film. Your cinema’s house rules will determine whether you can take it into the screening room.

People who prefer a different type of egg cake

For example, you might compare wholemeal and gluten-free egg cakes. These are separate characteristics: neither tells you how much sugar the product contains.

What should you check before buying?

First decide whether sugar-free is a must-have for you. Then check the packaging and, if you want to eat the egg cake during a film, the rules of the cinema you’re visiting.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free Check the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the exact product packaging. To be labelled ‘sugar-free’, a product must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, according to Voedingscentrum and the annex to EU Regulation 1924/2006. If I want to choose a strictly sugar-free option, I can’t judge by how sweet an egg cake looks. For around 46% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Entry to the screening room Check your cinema’s house rules before bringing anything with you. According to their published rules, Pathé and Kinepolis don’t allow your own food or drink in the screening room. I want to be able to enjoy my snack during the film, so I’d rather avoid buying something I can’t take inside. Around 36% of consumers put this question first.
Another type of egg cake Look for the wholemeal or gluten-free label, and also check the ingredients, allergens and sugars per 100 g on the packaging. If wholemeal or gluten-free is my main requirement, I’ll choose based on that without confusing it with sugar-free. Around 18% of consumers put this preference first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’

    According to Voedingscentrum, products with no added sugars may still contain naturally occurring sugars. Wholemeal and gluten-free aren’t sugar claims either.

    If you want a strictly sugar-free option, check the exact claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g.

  • Buying an egg cake without checking the cinema’s rules

    According to their published rules, Pathé and Kinepolis don’t allow food or drink from outside into the screening room. So a snack you’ve bought in advance won’t necessarily be allowed during the film.

    Check the rules at your local cinema and, if you have a specific dietary requirement, ask in advance what options are available.

  • Assuming a special flavour is sugar-free

    Bolletje describes Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as having a milk coating and cinnamon, and says its Brosse Eierkoek is sprinkled with sugar. Flavour and texture don’t prove that a product is sugar-free.

    Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging of the specific variety you want to buy.

Brands and retailers to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product pages for standard, wholemeal and gluten-free egg cakes.

  • You can compare these types of egg cake side by side.
  • The type of egg cake doesn’t prove that a product is sugar-free. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and nutritional information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as a gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland.

  • The different varieties give you options if you’re choosing by type of egg cake.
  • Wholemeal or gluten-free doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains; check the nutritional information per 100 g for that.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in packs of twelve.

  • The product description makes the type of egg cake and pack size clear.
  • ‘Free-range egg’ doesn’t indicate the sugar content, so check the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a variety with a milk coating and cinnamon.

  • The description helps you distinguish this flavoured variety from a standard egg cake.
  • Bolletje also says its Brosse Eierkoek is sprinkled with sugar. So don’t judge the exact variety by its flavour name or texture: check the label.

Verkade

Verkade’s biscuit range includes San Francisco Zero, among other products; this is a different type of biscuit from egg cakes.

  • Only worth considering if you’re open to a different type of biscuit.
  • ‘Zero’ in a product name isn’t a substitute for checking the exact claim and the amount of sugars on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page for egg cakes in packs of twelve.

  • An option to consider if you’re looking for a standard egg cake.
  • The type and pack size don’t tell you whether it’s sugar-free; check the nutritional information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be called ‘sugar-free’?

To carry the claim ‘sugar-free’, a product must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, according to Voedingscentrum and the annex to EU Regulation 1924/2006. Check the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ line on the packaging of the specific egg cake.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?

No. Voedingscentrum explains that ‘no added sugars’ means no sugars or other products have been added for their sweetening properties, but the product may still contain naturally occurring sugars.

Can I take an egg cake I’ve bought myself to the cinema?

It depends on the cinema. Pathé’s house rules prohibit food and drink brought from outside, while Kinepolis doesn’t allow your own food or drink in the screening room. Check the rules at your local cinema if you’re going elsewhere.

Is a wholemeal or gluten-free egg cake also sugar-free?

Not automatically. Jumbo lists wholemeal and gluten-free egg cakes as separate varieties, but these labels don’t tell you how much sugar they contain. Check the nutritional information per 100 g for that.

Which nutritional information should I use if a product page and the packaging differ?

Check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values, and dietary or allergy information can change.