Travellers looking for a snack to take along
You want to pick up a pack before you leave, so you can easily grab a cake or share one during the journey. Keep the packaging and crumbs with you: NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin.
Who might be interested in egg cakes?
These scenarios are about egg cakes as a snack for a train journey, not boxes of chocolates as gifts.
Travellers checking ingredients and allergens
The name ‘egg cake’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular variety contains. Bolletje and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya in the varieties reviewed. So, check the label on the pack you choose.
Travellers choosing how many to take
You can compare the number of cakes and the pack weight with how many you want for yourself or to share during the journey. For example, Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in a 360 g pack of AH Eierkoeken; Jumbo also offers other pack sizes.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing egg cakes as a train snack, consider the ingredients, how you’ll carry the pack and how many you’ll need. If you need to avoid certain allergens, check the specific product first, before choosing a pack size.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen; don’t rely on the ‘wholemeal’ description alone. | I want to know before my train journey whether the egg cake meets my allergen requirements, rather than relying on the product name; around 45% of consumers put this check first. |
| Packaging for the journey | Check the storage instructions and whether you can take the pack with you sealed and close it again after opening. | I want to keep the pack closed in my bag and be able to collect the packaging and crumbs during the journey; this convenience matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Number of cakes | Compare the number of cakes and the total weight with the number of travellers and journeys. | If I’m travelling alone or sharing with others, I want to take an amount that suits us; around 22% of consumers give the number of cakes top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all egg cakes contain the same allergens
The listed ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. For example, ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean an egg cake is free from gluten or other allergens.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the specific product.
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Choosing a pack without checking how many cakes it contains
A pack may contain more cakes than you need for one journey. Shops offer different quantities and weights.
Choose a pack size to suit the number of people you’re sharing with and when you plan to eat the remaining cakes.
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Not considering the packaging and rubbish
An opened pack means you’ll need to keep an eye on crumbs and packaging waste while travelling. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin.
Take the pack with you sealed and keep the packaging and leftovers with you until you can put them in a bin.
Brands and supermarket ranges compared
The examples below are all egg cakes. They don’t review boxes of chocolates and don’t indicate which products are available on Joybuy.
Bolletje
Bolletje offers its Brosse Eierkoek for anyone looking for a particularly crumbly texture.
- Bolletje says the Brosse Eierkoek gets its light texture from beaten egg.
- Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya among the allergens; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Eierkoeken are a good example of a product for which you can compare the number of portions with your travel companions in advance.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in a 360 g pack and recommends storing it in a cool, dry place away from light.
- For this variety, Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya among the ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers egg cakes in different pack sizes, including a wholemeal variety.
- Jumbo says its wholemeal egg cakes contain 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour.
- For this wholemeal variety, Jumbo also lists barley, egg, gluten, milk, oats, soya and wheat; ‘wholemeal’ doesn’t mean allergen-free.
Sondey bij Lidl
This supermarket range offers a pack of egg cakes with the number of cakes clearly stated.
- Lidl lists 12 cakes with a total weight of 360 g.
- Lidl says this product is available in store; check the packaging there if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI
ALDI offers Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12.
- ALDI lists a total weight of 360 g, so you can choose a pack size to suit your journey.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the pack you buy.
Related products on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
What should I bear in mind when eating egg cakes on an NS train?
Keep packaging waste and crumbs with you until you can dispose of them. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin.
Why should I read the label on egg cakes?
Allergens vary by product and variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Are wholemeal egg cakes automatically gluten-free?
No. Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour, barley and gluten among the ingredients of its wholemeal egg cakes. If you have a specific dietary requirement, always check the latest information for the variety you’ve chosen.
How should I store egg cakes for a train journey?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the egg cakes you’re taking with you. For AH Eierkoeken, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the packaging securely after use.