If avoiding sugar is a strict requirement, the standard and gluten-free egg cakes discussed here are not suitable: the versions mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain sugar or sugar syrup. Only choose an egg cake if the nutritional information on the exact pack meets your requirements. If you’re simply looking for a regular snack to take with you, you can also consider portion size, shelf life and storage.
You’re looking for an egg cake whose suitability you can check on the exact pack. The standard and gluten-free versions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo described here list sugar or sugar syrup; being light or gluten-free doesn’t change that.
You’re looking for a packaged snack to take with you, and avoiding sugar isn’t a strict requirement. In that case, the number of cakes in the pack, the best-before date, storage instructions and the allergens listed on the pack are all practical things to check.
Your main requirement is that they’re gluten-free. Albert Heijn says its gluten-free egg cakes are made in a completely gluten-free environment, but product information also shows that this version contains sugar and dried glucose syrup.
First, decide whether avoiding sugar is a strict requirement. If it isn’t, the packaging and storage instructions may help you choose what to take on holiday. Always check the allergens for the exact version if they’re relevant to you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a sugar-free egg cake | Check the claim on the exact pack, the ingredients and the nutritional information for sugars per 100 g. | I only want to take an egg cake if I can check that it meets my strict sugar-free requirement; for around 50% of consumers, having that reassurance comes first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the number of cakes and the best-before date, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | For a trip, I want to take enough egg cakes without packing more than I need; around 30% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Read the current allergen information for the exact version; don’t assume that gluten-free also means sugar-free. | If I need a gluten-free version or information about other allergens, I look beyond the product name; for around 20% of consumers, this is their main concern when buying. |
These terms don’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free egg cakes; Jumbo lists 29.5 g of sugars per 100 g for Eierkoeken 4 Stuks.
Check the claim, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact version separately.
A category page doesn’t tell you which ingredients and nutritional values apply to the egg cake in your basket. Product information can also change.
Read the product information before buying and check the physical packaging again, especially if sugar or allergens are a deal-breaker for you.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the egg cakes mentioned here in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn also recommends resealing the pack securely after use.
Choose the number of cakes with the length of your trip, the storage space available and the best-before date in mind.
Albert Heijn lists both standard and gluten-free egg cakes in its online range.
Jumbo’s egg cake range includes standard, mini, wholemeal and gluten-free versions.
These egg cakes are a separate product range for anyone specifically looking for a gluten-free option.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a crisp egg cake with a milk coating; there’s also a cinnamon version.
ALDI Netherlands lists free-range egg cakes under its own-brand name, Heerlijck Banket.
No, not automatically. According to Albert Heijn, AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken lists sugar and dried glucose syrup, with 33 g of sugars per 100 g. So check gluten and sugar as separate properties.
Check the claim on the exact pack, then read the ingredients and nutritional information, including sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes ‘sugar-free’ as a nutrition claim; a search term or general product category isn’t a substitute for checking.
Not the standard versions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo discussed here: both list sugar or sugar syrup. Albert Heijn gives 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken, while Jumbo gives 29.5 g per 100 g for Eierkoeken 4 Stuks.
Follow the storage instructions and check the best-before date on the exact pack. For the egg cakes mentioned here, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also recommends resealing the pack securely after use.
Read the allergen information for the version you’re actually buying. For Eierkoeken 4 Stuks, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens; Albert Heijn’s gluten-free egg cakes list egg, milk and soya. Check the current pack, as the ingredients may change.
