For this wedding buffet, choose only egg cakes whose nutritional information confirms they meet the stated requirement of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. The standard and wholemeal egg cakes listed by Jumbo contain 29.5 g and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, so neither meets that requirement. If you serve them unwrapped, check the latest allergen information too, and don’t label them ‘sugar-free’ on a buffet card without checking the relevant claim rules.
You want to serve egg cakes that demonstrably stay within the limit chosen for this buffet: no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. A ‘no added sugars’ statement alone doesn’t confirm that they meet the requirement.
You want to arrange the egg cakes on a platter and be able to tell guests clearly which allergens they contain. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets requirements for allergen information on unpackaged foods, so check the latest details for every variety.
You want to offer a familiar buffet treat, while distinguishing between a standard egg cake and an option that meets the strict sugar requirement. The sugar levels listed by Jumbo and Bolletje vary by variety.
First decide whether all the egg cakes need to meet the strict sugar requirement. Then check the nutritional information and allergens for each variety, as well as how you plan to serve them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and compare it with the limit chosen for this buffet: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. | If you want to put together a strictly sugar-free buffet, you need a verifiable value per 100 g, not just an appealing product name. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Allergens | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for every variety before serving the egg cakes unpackaged. | When serving them loose, I want to be able to tell guests what each egg cake contains. Around 33% of consumers give this information top priority. |
| Portions and presentation | Check the number of pieces, portion size and packaging. Assess the sugar requirement separately from the size. | When arranging the buffet, I want to know how many cakes I can hand out and whether they’re individually wrapped. This practical consideration comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
The wholemeal egg cakes listed by Jumbo contain 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g; the standard variety contains 29.5 g per 100 g. So the word ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t tell you whether an egg cake meets your chosen sugar requirement.
Always compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g with the requirement for your buffet, even if you’re serving the cakes in small portions.
A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. The two statements therefore don’t mean the same thing.
Don’t copy the wording on the packaging as ‘sugar-free’ without checking the nutritional information and the relevant claim rules.
Guests can’t check the packaging for themselves when egg cakes are served loose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about any allergens present must be accessible when unpackaged foods are served.
Keep the latest packaging or product specification available, and provide a clear label at the buffet or a visible sign pointing guests to someone who can give them the information.
Jumbo provides nutritional information for its standard and wholemeal egg cakes.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes, including a variety with a milk coating.
Albert Heijn lists standard egg cakes and Waldkorn egg cakes as separate products.
Lidl featured egg cakes in a limited-time in-store promotion.
For this buffet, an egg cake meets the stated requirement if its nutritional information confirms no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check separately which nutritional claim you’re allowed to use on a label or buffet card under the relevant rules. ‘No added sugars’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘sugar-free’.
No, neither meets the 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g limit chosen for this buffet. Jumbo lists 29.5 g per 100 g for its standard egg cakes and 33.6 g per 100 g for the wholemeal variety.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about any allergens present must be accessible when unpackaged foods are served. Use the latest product specification to prepare a label, or provide a visible sign pointing guests to someone who can give them the information straight away.
Check the allergen information for each variety you choose, not just the brand. The egg cakes described by Jumbo list egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other allergens. The Bolletje variety described also carries warnings about the possible presence of nuts and sesame.
