Who is this choice for?

If you’re looking for a strictly sugar-free option

You want an egg cake for film night that meets the ‘sugar-free’ claim. So check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, rather than relying on words such as ‘zero’.

If you want to keep the egg cake texture

You’re mainly looking for the light texture of an egg cake. A biscuit or ontbijtkoek with no added sugars could be an alternative, but it isn’t an egg cake and isn’t necessarily sugar-free.

If you’re choosing snacks for a group

You want to consider portions, allergens and any sweeteners. When sharing snacks on a film night, the ingredients and warnings on the packaging are just as relevant as the product name.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a strict requirement, or whether you mainly want an egg cake. An alternative with no added sugars may offer another option, but it won’t automatically meet both requirements.

Packaged sugar-free egg cake

Choose this if: you want an egg cake whose claim matches the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging or product page.

Consider: a product name containing ‘less sugar’ or ‘no added sugars’ does not confirm that it’s sugar-free.

Regular egg cake

Choose this if: having an egg cake matters more to you than choosing a sugar-free option.

Consider: Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken, so this variety does not meet the sugar-free threshold.

Another biscuit with no added sugars

Choose this if: you’re happy with a different type of biscuit and mainly want to avoid added sugars.

Consider: the Verkade San Francisco Zero and Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek listed by Jumbo contain 1.7 g and 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Neither is sugar-free.

Homemade egg cake

Choose this if: you want to control the ingredients yourself and have time to bake.

Consider: baking takes time and won’t automatically make the finished product sugar-free; other ingredients you choose may also contain sugars.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free claim Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. According to Gezondeten.nl, ‘sugar-free’ means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; ‘no added sugars’ is a different claim. If sugar-free is a strict requirement for me, I want to be able to check the figure on the packaging. Around 46% of consumers put checking this claim first.
Egg cake or alternative Compare the product type first, then check the sugars per 100 g. A biscuit or ontbijtkoek won’t automatically have the same texture as an egg cake. I don’t want to replace a light egg cake with a different biscuit without thinking, even if it contains no added sugars. For around 36% of consumers, keeping that egg cake experience is the priority.
Sharing and ingredients Check the portion size, highlighted allergens and any warnings about sweeteners. When several people are sharing, I want to choose a snack that suits their allergies and follows the usage information on the packaging. This is the main concern for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. So the words on the front of the pack don’t, by themselves, tell you whether a biscuit meets the sugar-free threshold.

    Compare the claim with the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g in the nutritional information. Gezondeten.nl gives a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for ‘sugar-free’.

  • Assuming a regular egg cake is sugar-free

    Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugars and 27 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken. This regular variety is therefore not suitable if you’re looking for a strictly sugar-free option.

    If that’s a firm requirement, check the nutritional information for another egg cake, or assess a different type of snack using its own label.

  • Overlooking sweetener warnings

    The Verkade and Peijnenburg alternatives listed by Jumbo contain maltitols and xylitol respectively. Their product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; the Peijnenburg product also states that xylitol is not suitable for animals.

    Read the ingredients and warnings before choosing snacks for a group, and keep products containing xylitol out of reach of pets.

  • Relying only on an old product description

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This is particularly important if someone needs to avoid an allergen or if the sugar-free claim is essential.

    Before serving, check the packaging of the product you actually bought, including its allergen information.

Brands and product ranges to consider

These examples show why the product type and nutritional information matter; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether an egg cake is sugar-free.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, regular AH Eierkoeken come in a 360 g pack containing twelve 30 g portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for these egg cakes.
  • With 31 g of sugars and 27 g of added sugars per 100 g, this regular variety is not sugar-free.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a light egg cake with a crumbly texture.

  • According to Bolletje, the light texture comes from whipped egg.
  • Bolletje says the product is dusted with sugar. If you’re sharing it, also check the allergen information for this variety.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket’s Scharreleierkoeken as a 12-piece, 360 g pack.

  • The pack size makes it easier to plan snacks for a film night with others.
  • Check any sugar-free claim against the nutritional information on the packaging, not just the product name.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, not an egg cake.

  • Jumbo lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for this biscuit, so you can compare it with other snacks on the same basis.
  • The biscuit is not sugar-free. The ingredients list maltitols, and the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Peijnenburg

Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek with no added sugars is an alternative sold in individually wrapped slices, not an egg cake.

  • The individual wrapping makes it easy to hand out the slices.
  • Jumbo lists 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, so this product is not sugar-free. It contains xylitol; read the warning about excessive consumption and keep it out of reach of pets.

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Frequently asked questions

When can an egg cake be called sugar-free?

The ‘sugar-free’ claim means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, as explained by Gezondeten.nl. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for the egg cake you choose; words such as ‘zero’ or ‘less sugar’ are no substitute for checking.

Is a biscuit with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No, it may still contain sugars. For example, Jumbo lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero and 4.9 g per 100 g for Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek with no added sugars. Neither product is an egg cake, either.

What should I check for allergies when sharing snacks on a film night?

Check the current packaging of every snack you serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label, so check the ingredients and any warnings about traces, even if you’re buying a familiar product again.

What should I look for in an alternative containing sweeteners?

Check which sweeteners and usage warnings are listed on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says sweeteners must be listed on the label. The alternatives with maltitols or xylitol described by Jumbo warn that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; also keep products containing xylitol out of reach of pets.