Who should consider the packaging?

Pupils who want to take one snack with them

A mini waffle that is confirmed to be individually wrapped stays separate from the rest. A duo wrapper is also sealed for taking with you, but it contains two waffles.

Parents who want to decide the portion in advance

Check how many waffles are in each wrapper and read the nutritional information per portion. For a typical school break, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends mainly fruit, vegetable snacks and wholegrain products.

Shoppers who need to check the ingredients

Check the label on the exact variety before packing a waffle. The packs discussed have different ingredients and allergen information; Albert Heijn also notes that product information can change.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether your snack portion can contain one or two waffles. Then check the label for that portion and make sure the pack fits the school’s snack policy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion to take with you Count the waffles in each wrapper and check whether they are wrapped individually or in pairs. If I want to put one sealed waffle in my school bag, a duo wrapper doesn’t suit the portion I have in mind. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a clearly defined portion to take with them.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label for the exact variety, including any allergen warnings. If I need to take an allergy into account, I check the ingredients before looking at the pack size. Around 27% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens.
School break Check the nutritional information for the portion actually eaten and find out what the school allows. If I want to decide whether a sweet biscuit is suitable for this break, I look beyond the packaging. Around 20% of consumers give priority to this consideration.
Stocking up and sharing Check how many waffles are in the pack and whether you need to set portions aside yourself at home. If several people will be sharing the same pack, a standard bag may be a better fit than individually wrapped waffles. For around 20% of consumers, stocking up or sharing is the first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a duo wrapper for one waffle

    A sealed wrapper makes a duo easy to take with you, but it doesn’t give you a one-waffle portion. For the Kanjers pack listed by Jumbo, the stated 40 g portion contains 196 kcal and 15,1 g of sugars.

    Check how many waffles are in each wrapper and the nutritional information per portion before choosing a duo for a school day.

  • Assuming the brand name tells you about allergens

    The syrup waffles discussed don’t all have the same ingredients and warnings. Jumbo lists, among other things, egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya in its Kanjers pack.

    Check the physical label on your chosen flavour and pack, even if you already know the brand.

  • Treating a standard bag as individual takeaway packaging

    The number of waffles in a bag doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. With a bag, you’ll need to set aside the portion you want to take with you.

    Choose a standard bag for home or sharing; if you want a sealed portion to take with you, check specifically how the waffles are wrapped.

  • Mistaking a product page for current stock

    Jumbo stated that its individually wrapped mini syrup waffles and its 8 x 29 g pack were no longer part of its online range.

    Check that the pack you want is available shortly before buying.

Brands to consider

Daelmans

PLUS lists a Daelmans Duo Pack for anyone who wants to take two syrup waffles together.

  • A duo wrapper keeps the two waffles together as a portion to take with you.
  • A duo isn’t the same as one individually wrapped waffle; also check the label for wheat, milk and soya.

Kanjers

Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles as four packs of two.

  • The two-waffle format makes it clear how many waffles are in each sealed portion.
  • According to Jumbo, the stated 40 g portion contains 196 kcal and 15,1 g of sugars; check whether two waffles are the portion you have in mind.

Jumbo

Jumbo has listed both an 8 x 29 g pack and mini syrup waffles in an 18 x 8 g pack.

  • Jumbo described the minis as individually wrapped.
  • Check current availability: the product pages in question stated that these items were no longer part of the online range.

PLUS

PLUS lists caramel syrup waffles in a bag of 10, alongside the Daelmans packs.

  • The bag of 10 is an option for stocking up at home or sharing.
  • The number in the bag doesn’t confirm that the waffles are individually wrapped; check the label on the pack you choose.

Sondey

Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • The stated quantity can help you choose a pack to share at home.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm that each waffle is individually wrapped; Lidl says this product is only available in store.

ALDI stroopwafels

ALDI lists a standard pack of 12 syrup waffles with a total weight of 378 g.

  • A multi-pack may suit stocking up at home or sharing.
  • The stated quantity doesn’t confirm that each waffle is individually wrapped.

Syrup waffles on Joybuy

These two packs are worth considering if you want to take a clearly defined portion to school. For the pack of 10, check whether each waffle has its own wrapper; according to Joybuy, the pack of 8 contains two waffles per wrapper.

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces

This pack is only suitable if the current packaging confirms that the waffles are individually wrapped and you want to take exactly one waffle with you. Also check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the label.

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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces

Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces

This pack works when two waffles make up the portion you plan to take with you. Joybuy describes the 8 syrup waffles as being wrapped in pairs; if you want exactly one waffle, a duo wrapper gives you less control over the portion. Check the current label for nutritional information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack should I choose if I only want to send one waffle?

Choose a pack that explicitly says the waffles are individually wrapped. A duo wrapper contains two waffles; with a standard bag, you’ll need to set aside the portion you want yourself. Also check the school’s policy.

Is a syrup waffle suitable for a regular school break?

For a regular school break, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends mainly fruit, vegetable snacks and wholegrain products. If you want to pack a syrup waffle as a treat, check the label for the portion actually eaten and find out what the school allows.

Which allergens should I check in syrup waffles?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. The Daelmans and Kanjers products discussed list, among other things, wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; Jumbo also lists egg for its Kanjers pack.

How should I store a syrup waffle for a school day?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and take your planned portion with you sealed. Also check the use-by or best-before information on the label before eating.