For a train journey with several people, a pack of 10 or 12 egg cakes could be a good option if the number of cakes suits everyone travelling. Mini egg cakes may be more convenient if you want to portion them out for lunchboxes in advance. Also compare the net weight and nutritional information per 100 g, and check the latest allergen information before sharing.
If you’re travelling with other people, count how many individual cakes you want to hand out. The number of cakes and the net weight can help you work out whether one pack will be enough and how many might be left over.
If you want to prepare portions before setting off, the difference between mini and standard sizes matters. Jumbo lists packs of ten mini egg cakes weighing 250 g and ten standard egg cakes weighing 300 g.
If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values influence your choice, read the current packaging for the product you’re taking with you. For comparing the nutritional value of different products, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the values per 100 g.
First, decide how many egg cakes you want to take and whether you’ll portion them out in advance. Then check the weight per pack and, if you’re sharing with others, look at the ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough cakes to share | Count the cakes and compare the net weight with the number of travellers and eating occasions. | If I’m travelling with others, I want to give everyone their own cake without having to share them out on the way. For around 36% of consumers, having enough cakes to share is the top priority. |
| Portions for lunchboxes | Compare mini and standard sizes by number of cakes and total weight. | If you pack lunchboxes in advance, you’ll want a size that suits the portions you’ve planned. For around 29% of consumers, portioning in advance comes first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g. | If I’m sharing a pack with other travellers, I want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains. For around 21% of consumers, the label and nutritional value are the first things they consider. |
| The right amount | Decide how many cakes to take and check the storage advice for any that are left over. | For a short journey, I don’t want to take more than I can use or store for later. Around 14% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount. |
Ten mini egg cakes aren’t the same quantity as ten standard egg cakes: Jumbo lists these packs as 250 g and 300 g respectively.
Check both the number of cakes and the net weight before deciding how many packs you need.
Ingredients and allergens vary by product. For its Brosse Eierkoek, Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, and also notes that traces of other allergens may be present.
Keep the packaging handy and check the latest ingredients and allergen information before sharing the cakes.
A pack of twelve may suit a group, but you could have cakes left over after a short journey.
Count how many cakes you want to take in advance and follow the storage advice on the packaging for the rest.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g. This gives you a specific size to compare with the number of travellers or lunchboxes.
Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 weighing 250 g, and a wholemeal variety weighing 300 g.
Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek offers a different flavour and texture from a plain sharing pack. Bolletje says that whipped egg helps give it a light texture.
Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken and AH wholemeal egg cakes as separate products to compare.
First compare the number of cakes and the net weight: Jumbo lists ten standard egg cakes weighing 300 g and ten mini egg cakes weighing 250 g. If you also want to compare nutritional values, use the figures per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re sharing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of clear allergen information; Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, for its Brosse Eierkoek. Don’t assume other varieties have the same ingredients.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your egg cakes. For its standard egg cakes in a pack of four, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; check the advice for the pack you buy.
