Choose a standard mini egg cake in a multipack if you can store an individual piece yourself. If you want to take one sealed piece with you on the train, look for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje, which are individually wrapped. Also compare the weight per piece and check the latest label for ingredients and allergens: a crisp egg cake with a milk coating is not the same as a standard soft mini egg cake.
If you don’t want an opened pack in your bag, the wrapping on each individual piece matters more than the word ‘mini’ alone. According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.
Compare the weight per portion rather than relying on the product name alone: Albert Heijn lists a 28 g portion for AH Mini Eierkoeken, while Jumbo lists a 25 g portion for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken.
If particular ingredients or allergens matter to you, read the latest label before buying. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists, among other things, egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten-containing cereals for these varieties.
Start with what you want to take on the train: an individually wrapped piece or a portion from a multipack. Then compare the weight and pack contents, and check the ingredients on the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking it along neatly | Check whether the pack says ‘individually wrapped’; the number of pieces doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. | I want to take one sealed egg cake without putting an opened pack in my bag; this is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the weight per piece or stated portion, not just the word ‘mini’. | I want to know how big my egg cake is before I set off on a train journey. A defined portion size matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
| Number of pieces and pack contents | Check both the number of pieces and the total weight if you want to use the pack for several journeys. | If I take an egg cake with me regularly, I want to know how many portions are in the pack; this is the main consideration for around 19% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the latest label. | I need to be able to check before buying whether a variety is suitable for me based on the ingredients I avoid. This check comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
An opened multipack can be awkward to carry loose in a bag. According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.
Check the pack if having an individual wrapper matters to you. Otherwise, put a piece from a multipack in a resealable container.
According to Jumbo’s product information, one Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje weighs approximately 15.5 g, compared with a stated portion of 25 g for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken. So a value per piece does not describe the same amount of product.
When comparing products, look at the nutritional values per 100 g as well as per piece or portion, and bear in mind that recipes may differ.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists several allergens for these varieties. For Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoeken, Albert Heijn also lists possible traces of nuts, lupin and sesame.
Before buying, check the full ingredients list and allergen information on the latest packaging.
Albert Heijn labels Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoeken as ‘In-store only’ on its product page. This doesn’t confirm that they’re available at your local shop.
Check local availability before setting off specifically to buy this variety.
Albert Heijn lists AH Mini Eierkoeken in an 8-piece pack, with a portion size of 28 g.
Jumbo lists Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken as a pack of 10, with a total weight of 250 g and 10 portions of 25 g.
According to Jumbo’s product information, a pack of Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje contains 10 individually wrapped pieces weighing approximately 15.5 g each.
Albert Heijn lists Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoeken as a pack of 10, with a total weight of 100 g.
No, ‘mini’ doesn’t describe how the pieces are wrapped. According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped. For other varieties, check the packaging if you want to take one sealed piece with you.
Compare the stated weight per piece or portion. Albert Heijn lists 28 g per portion for AH Mini Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists 25 g per portion for Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken, and the crisp Bolletje variety is listed at approximately 15.5 g per piece.
At the very least, check the latest information on egg, milk, soya and wheat or gluten-containing cereals. For Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoeken, Albert Heijn also lists possible traces of nuts, lupin and sesame. Read all the information on the packaging before choosing.
NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin. Keep the empty wrapper until you can dispose of it, and don’t leave any packaging behind.
Seal an opened pack securely or take a piece in a resealable container. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Mini Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after use; follow the instructions on the label for the variety you choose.
