For a strictly sugar-free Orange match night, choose only an egg cake whose label states no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, this is the limit for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Jumbo Volkoren Eierkoeken contain 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g, while the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje listed by Jumbo contain 42 g per 100 g. Neither meets that limit. A wholemeal option or a handy multipack may suit you for other reasons, but be sure to check the latest nutritional information and allergen details too.
You want to choose only egg cakes that meet the EU limit for the ‘sugar-free’ claim for your Orange match night. So compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g with the limit of 0.5 g per 100 g. Words such as ‘wholemeal’ or ‘light and airy’ don’t answer that question.
You want to know what’s in an egg cake before you buy it or offer it to others. Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details on the latest packaging, especially if someone with an allergy will be sharing them.
You’re looking for the right number of cakes or individually wrapped egg cakes for a group. This kind of packaging makes them easier to hand out, but doesn’t tell you whether they’re sugar-free.
First decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a must-have. Then consider the ingredients, allergens and how many egg cakes you want to share.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free option | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g with the EU limit of no more than 0.5 g per 100 g for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. | I want to choose only an egg cake that meets this limit. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information; check the sugar content even for a wholemeal option. | If I’m sharing egg cakes with others, I want to know which ingredients and allergens they contain. For around 30% of consumers, this information is the most important consideration. |
| Quantity and packaging | Check the number of cakes and whether they’re individually wrapped. | When buying for a group, I want to be able to share them easily without buying more than I need. For around 20% of consumers, convenience is the deciding factor. |
These words don’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. For example, Jumbo states that its Volkoren Eierkoeken contain 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a must-have for you, make your decision based on ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, not the product name.
Per-serving information can help you work out how much you’re eating, but the EU limit for the ‘sugar-free’ claim applies to egg cakes per 100 g.
First check the nutritional information per 100 g. Then use the per-cake information, if it’s on the packaging and relevant to your portion.
A pack for a group of viewers also needs to suit everyone who’ll be eating. The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek reviewed lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Before buying, ask whether you need to cater for anyone with an allergy and check the allergen information on the latest packaging.
Compare specific egg cakes and their labels: a brand name or type of packaging doesn’t confirm that an option is sugar-free.
Bolletje makes Brosse Eierkoeken; the variant with a milk coating that was reviewed is individually wrapped.
Jumbo Volkoren Eierkoeken come in a 300 g pack containing ten servings.
Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken and AH Eierkoeken Volkoren as separate options.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12.
Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, an egg cake can only carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. To check, look for ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the latest label.
No. Jumbo lists sugar and invert sugar syrup as ingredients in its Volkoren Eierkoeken, which contain 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the label of any other wholemeal option separately.
For the Brosse Eierkoek reviewed, be sure to check the information about egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. If you have an allergy, always read the latest packaging for the specific option you plan to share, including any warnings about traces.
Use online information to compare options, but also check the latest packaging before buying or eating them. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
