For a birthday drinks party, only describe an egg cake as ‘sugar-free’ if you can verify that the exact product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This limit is set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. If you can’t verify this, don’t present a regular, wholemeal or gluten-free egg cake as sugar-free. Decide whether the sugar-free requirement is non-negotiable, or whether a sharing pack or another dietary need matters more.
If you want to serve egg cakes as sugar-free, check the claim on the exact pack and the amount of sugars per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean a product contains no sugars.
If you’re serving several guests, the number of cakes per pack and availability are practical places to start. ALDI and Lidl each list a pack of 12 egg cakes, with a total weight of 360 g.
If, for example, you’re looking for a gluten-free option for a guest, consider that separately from the sugar content. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland egg cakes as a separate option; the gluten-free claim does not automatically mean they are sugar-free.
First, decide whether sugar-free is essential. If an egg cake doesn’t demonstrably meet that requirement, you could consider another type of biscuit and check its claim and nutritional information too. Only then look at pack size and any other dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free claim | Check for the ‘sugar-free’ claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the exact pack. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the limit for this claim is no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | I don’t want to tell guests an egg cake is sugar-free based only on a shelf label. For around 50% of consumers, a verifiable sugar-free claim is the top priority. |
| Sharing pack | Compare the number of cakes, total weight and availability of the pack you want. | If I’m serving egg cakes to several guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough for the group. A sharing pack is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Other dietary requirement | Check the claim, ingredients and allergens for the exact option; assess the sugar content separately. | If a guest has a specific dietary requirement, I want to choose the right egg cake without confusing that feature with being sugar-free. For around 20% of consumers, an additional requirement like this is the main consideration. |
Albert Heijn has a category for sugar-conscious biscuits, but how products are grouped on the shelf doesn’t tell you whether an individual egg cake meets the requirements for a sugar-free claim.
Check the exact product’s pack for the claim and for no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
Jumbo lists wholemeal egg cakes and separate gluten-free options, among others. These product features don’t in themselves tell you how much sugar the cakes contain.
First decide which feature your guest needs, then check the relevant claim and nutritional information for that option.
Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken as available in-store only. Knowing how many cakes are in a pack doesn’t tell you whether you’ll be able to buy it when you need it.
Before the party, check whether your local store has the pack you want and decide which alternative would suit your guests.
If you have to go to another shop, it will take extra time.
These names can help you distinguish between options and pack sizes. Always check the sugar-free claim on the individual product.
Jumbo lists regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as a separate gluten-free option from Gluten Free Bakery Holland.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g, available in-store only.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crunchy option with cinnamon and a layer of milk.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, an egg cake must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Before describing it that way on a party platter, check the claim and nutritional information on the exact product’s pack.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally. ‘Sugar-free’ has a separate limit for the amount of sugars, so check the nutritional information per 100 g.
Not automatically: gluten-free and sugar-free describe different features. Jumbo lists a separate gluten-free egg cake option, but to choose a sugar-free product, you’ll also need to check the claim and sugar content on the exact pack.
Product information can change. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, so check the current packaging, especially if a particular claim or ingredient matters to a guest.
