If you want to take smaller egg cakes for individual snacks on a day out, choose a mini version and check how many are in the pack. If you’re sharing a pack with other people, a regular pack of egg cakes could also work. Check the packaging before you set off, and read the label on the pack you buy for ingredient, nutritional and allergen information.
If you want to take a smaller cake for each snack on a car journey, day out or trip to the beach, mini egg cakes are worth considering. The number of cakes and the net weight can help you decide whether the pack suits your plans.
If several people on holiday will be eating from the same pack, the key things to consider are how many cakes it contains and how you can store the rest once opened. As well as mini versions, regular egg cakes are also available in packs of 12, as listed by ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland.
If you pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, you’ll need the information on the packaging you choose. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change, so read the label on the pack itself.
First, decide between smaller cakes for individual snacks and a pack to share. Then check that the packaging, storage instructions and label suit your holiday plans.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the number of cakes and the net weight on the same pack; the word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you how much each cake weighs. | If I want to take one smaller cake with me, I look for a size that suits that snack. For around 36% of consumers, portion size is said to be the main reason for buying. |
| Storage and taking them with you | Check the best-before date, the condition of the packaging and the storage advice on the pack. | When I’m travelling, I want the cakes to stay dry and whole until I eat them. For around 29% of consumers, being able to store them well is said to come first. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose; compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. | If ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to be able to read the current label. For around 21% of consumers, label information is said to be the most important factor. |
| Pack contents | Compare the number of cakes and the net weight: Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 250 g for its Mini Eierkoeken; Lidl Nederland lists 12 cakes and 360 g for Sondey Eierkoeken. | When we share a pack, I want to know whether there are enough cakes for the snacks we’ve planned. For around 14% of consumers, pack contents are said to be the first thing they consider. |
A smaller size doesn’t tell you how the cakes are packaged inside the pack. Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 250 g for Mini Eierkoeken, but that doesn’t tell you whether you can take individual cakes with you without extra packaging.
Check the inner packaging on the pack or the packaging photo, and decide how many cakes you want to take for each snack.
Albert Heijn says that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information can change. This is especially important if an ingredient or allergen affects your choice.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re actually using, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
An opened pack won’t necessarily suit the storage conditions on a day out. The Voedingscentrum advises storing cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Take the cakes you need in a well-sealed container or bag, and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
Albert Heijn lists AH Mini eierkoeken alongside other varieties of egg cakes.
Jumbo lists Mini Eierkoeken in packs of 10, weighing 250 g, alongside regular and wholemeal varieties.
Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje in a pack of 10, weighing 155 g.
ALDI Nederland lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl Nederland lists Sondey Eierkoeken as a shop product in packs of 12, weighing 360 g.
No, the size name doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fat or fibre the variety you’ve chosen contains. The Voedingscentrum recommends checking the ingredients list and nutrition table for this information. Compare the figures per 100 g and, if provided, per portion.
Once opened, store the cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Use a well-sealed container or bag when you’re out and about, and follow the instructions on the packaging too.
Yes, read the allergen information on the pack you have now. Albert Heijn says that product information about ingredients and allergens can change, so an older pack or online listing may not match the current product.
Compare how many cakes you want to take with the number of cakes and the net weight listed on each pack. Jumbo lists 10 cakes and 250 g for its Mini Eierkoeken, while Lidl Nederland lists 12 cakes and 360 g for Sondey Eierkoeken. Also check whether the packaging will suit your plans once opened.
