Which option is right for you?

If you’re looking for a strict sugar-free claim

The claim on the specific product is what matters most. A biscuit with no added sugar isn’t automatically a suitable substitute.

Festival-goers considering a different type of biscuit

You want something to take with you and are happy to choose an alternative to an egg cake. In that case, the sugars per 100 g, ingredients and any warnings are still important.

Fans of traditional egg cakes

You prefer the familiar egg cake shape. Compare the nutritional information and allergens for each variety, without assuming that a traditional egg cake is sugar-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

Egg cake with a sugar-free claim

When: Choose this option if you need both the egg cake shape and an explicit sugar-free claim.

Consider: Check the claim on the current packaging for the specific variety. A traditional egg cake doesn’t qualify just because of its product name.

Another type of biscuit with no added sugar

When: This option suits you if you’re happy with a different type of biscuit and mainly want to avoid added sugars.

Consider: The product may still contain sugars. Jumbo lists 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g for Peijnenburg Ontbijtkoek Volkoren zonder toegevoegde suikers.

Traditional egg cake

When: This is an option if the egg cake shape matters more to you than a sugar-free claim.

Consider: Compare the sugar content of each variety: Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free claim Read the exact claim on the current packaging for your chosen variety and check the nutritional information. If I really want a sugar-free egg cake, a different description of the sugar content isn’t enough for me. Around 42% of consumers put this verifiable claim first.
Different type of biscuit Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, the ingredients and any sweetener warnings. I can take a different biscuit if it helps me avoid added sugars, but I want to know what else is in it. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Sharing at the festival Check the number of items and the ingredients and allergens for the specific egg cake. If I’m taking treats for a group, I mainly want traditional egg cakes in a practical pack; a sugar-free claim isn’t essential. This is the priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

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

    A product with no added sugar may still contain sugars. Jumbo lists 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g for Peijnenburg Ontbijtkoek Volkoren zonder toegevoegde suikers.

    If you need a strict sugar-free claim, check the claim on the specific product. Otherwise, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.

  • Assuming the egg cake shape tells you how much sugar it contains

    Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken. The ingredients in Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel also include several sources of sugar.

    Check the ingredients and nutritional values for the variety you’re actually buying, even if you already know the brand.

  • Overlooking warnings on an alternative biscuit

    The Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek without added sugar sold by Jumbo contains xylitol. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and includes a warning about animals.

    Check the ingredients, portion size and warnings before taking an alternative for several people.

  • Not checking allergens for each variety

    For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other allergens. Allergen information may also differ for another egg cake.

    Check the current allergen information on every pack you choose, especially if you’re buying treats for other people.

Relevant brands and product types

The products listed here illustrate different options; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a specific variety has a sugar-free claim.

Albert Heijn

AH Eierkoeken are traditional egg cakes, sold in a pack of 12 portions of 30 g.

  • Albert Heijn provides ingredients and nutritional values for this variety, so you can compare the packaging more easily.
  • This variety isn’t sugar-free: Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars and 27 g of added sugars per 100 g.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a category for egg cakes and also sells other types of biscuits with no added sugar.

  • You can browse traditional, wholemeal, mini and gluten-free egg cakes as separate varieties.
  • The Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek with no added sugar is not an egg cake; Jumbo lists 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g and xylitol.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is a crisp variety of egg cake.

  • Bolletje lists the ingredients and allergens for this specific variety.
  • The ingredients include sugar, milk sugar, caramelised sugar, glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, among other things.

Verkade

San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, not an egg cake.

  • Verkade describes this biscuit as having ‘no added sugar’.
  • Even for this alternative biscuit, ‘no added sugar’ doesn’t mean you can treat it as a sugar-free egg cake.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Scharreleierkoeken from Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12.

  • The number of items is useful if you want to share egg cakes with a group.
  • Before choosing this variety to limit sugar, check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and any claims.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean a biscuit is sugar-free?

No, a biscuit with no added sugar may still contain sugars. For example, Jumbo lists 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g for Peijnenburg Ontbijtkoek Volkoren zonder toegevoegde suikers. Check the claim and nutritional information for the variety you want to take with you.

Can I take traditional egg cakes as a sugar-free festival snack?

Not simply because they’re egg cakes: check for a sugar-free claim on the specific packaging. Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken, while the ingredients for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel include several sources of sugar.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the allergens for each variety you choose on the current packaging. For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other allergens; the information for another egg cake may differ.

What should I look out for in an alternative containing xylitol?

Read the ingredients and usage warnings for the specific product. The Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek with no added sugar sold by Jumbo contains xylitol; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect and includes a warning about animals.

How do I decide how many egg cakes to take to a festival?

Work out how many portions you want to share, then compare the number of items in each pack. Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as 12 portions of 30 g, while ALDI lists 12 Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken; also check the storage advice on the packaging you choose.