Who is this relevant to?

Consumers with a strict sugar-free requirement

You only want to stock up on egg cakes if their sugar content meets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’. A standard egg cake, or a product with no added sugars, won’t necessarily meet that requirement.

Consumers buying egg cakes to stock up

You buy several packs at once and consider pack size, the best-before date and storage instructions, without assuming that a larger pack contains less sugar.

Consumers considering a different type of biscuit

You want to compare sugar information and are open to choosing a biscuit instead of an egg cake. It’s still important to distinguish between ‘no added sugars’ and ‘sugar-free’.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free egg cakes are a must-have. Then consider how many packs you’ll use before the best-before date, or whether you’d consider a different type of biscuit instead.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and look at the claim on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I only want to stock up on sugar-free egg cakes, I don’t want to rely on a ‘no added sugars’ claim. For around 50% of consumers, this strict requirement comes first.
Stock you can use in time Compare the number of items and pack weight. Check the best-before date and storage instructions before buying several packs. When stocking up on egg cakes, I want to choose how many packs I can use in time. For around 30% of consumers, using up their stock is the main priority.
Another type of biscuit Check whether the product is an egg cake or a biscuit, and read the sugar content per 100 g, ingredients and allergen information for the option you choose. Anyone willing to choose a biscuit instead will want to know which sugar claim applies to that alternative. Around 20% of consumers put this option first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard egg cake is sugar-free

    You can find out the sugar content from the nutrition information, not from how the cake looks. Albert Heijn states that AH Eierkoeken contain 31 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the packaging and compare it with the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

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

    These claims don’t mean the same thing. Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars and states that it contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Check both the claim and the nutrition information, and decide whether you need the product to be completely sugar-free.

  • Buying extra packs without checking the best-before date

    Your stock is less useful if you can’t use the egg cakes in time. It’s also worth checking how to store them once opened.

    Choose the number of packs to suit how quickly you’ll use them, and follow the storage instructions for your chosen product. For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack securely after opening.

  • Confusing individual wrapping with a different recipe

    The individual wrapping of Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje doesn’t mean it’s suitable if you’re looking for a sugar-free option. Albert Heijn states that this variant contains 42 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Use the packaging to plan portions, but check the label of your chosen product for its sugar content, ingredients and allergens.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Eierkoeken are a good example of a pack containing several portions: Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in a 360 g pack.

  • The product information includes ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • According to Albert Heijn, this variant contains 31 g of sugars per 100 g, so it doesn’t meet a strict sugar-free requirement.

Jumbo

The range includes several types of egg cakes, including a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes and wholemeal egg cakes.

  • The listed pack sizes can help you decide how much you want to buy.
  • Check the nutrition information for the specific variant before considering it sugar-free.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The number of items and pack weight can help you plan how much to stock up on.
  • Check the current nutrition information on your chosen pack to see if it meets a sugar-free requirement.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.

  • The pack size can help you work out how many packs you need.
  • If you’re looking for a sugar-free option, check the nutrition information for the specific product.

Bolletje

Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje is individually wrapped, making it handy if you want to take portions with you or store them separately.

  • Individual wrapping makes it easy to count the portions.
  • Bolletje states that Brosse Eierkoek is dusted with sugar; for the version with a milk coating, Albert Heijn lists 42 g of sugars per 100 g.

Verkade

San Francisco Zero is a biscuit for consumers who might consider switching from egg cakes to a different type of biscuit.

  • Verkade describes this biscuit as having ‘no added sugars’.
  • Verkade states that it contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. It isn’t an egg cake, and its sugar content is above the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be called sugar-free?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to be labelled ‘sugar-free’. Check the egg cake’s nutrition information per 100 g; a ‘sugar-conscious’ claim doesn’t tell you this.

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

No. A product with no added sugars can still contain sugars. Verkade states that its San Francisco Zero biscuit contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is above the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

What should I look for when buying egg cakes to stock up?

Choose the number of packs based on the pack size, how quickly you’ll use them and the best-before date. Also follow the storage instructions for your chosen product: for AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack securely after opening.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the allergen information for the specific egg cake, as ingredients vary between products. The product information for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met melklaagje lists milk, cereals containing gluten, egg and soya, among other allergens. Check the current label when you buy it.