Choose a chocolate caramel waffle if you want chocolate and caramel in one ready-to-eat snack. If a distinctively dark chocolate flavour is what you’re after, you can pair a plain caramel waffle with a separate dark chocolate bar. PLUS describes the Daelmans varieties mentioned as caramel waffles with milk chocolate; the 85% cocoa label at Albert Heijn refers to a Delicata bar, not a caramel waffle.
If you’re looking for a more bitter chocolate flavour for the autumn half-term, the difference between milk and dark chocolate matters more than the word ‘chocolate’ on its own. The Daelmans varieties described by PLUS contain milk chocolate.
For a games afternoon or a day out, the number of waffles in a pack may be a deciding factor. Daelmans offers chocolate caramel waffles in mini, snack-pack and larger packs; Jumbo and ALDI also offer larger packs of classic caramel waffles.
When you’re buying snacks for several people, checking the current packaging is important. For the Daelmans chocolate varieties mentioned, PLUS lists milk, wheat or cereals containing gluten, and soya, as well as a warning that they may contain nuts.
Choose this if: you want chocolate and caramel in one ready-to-eat snack.
The trade-off: the Daelmans varieties mentioned at PLUS contain milk chocolate, so don’t rely on the word ‘chocolate’ alone if you’re looking for dark chocolate.
Choose this if: dark chocolate flavour is your priority; Albert Heijn lists a separate Delicata bar with 85% cocoa.
The trade-off: these are still two separate products, so the caramel waffle itself doesn’t have a higher cocoa percentage.
First decide whether chocolate flavour or the convenience of a single product matters more. Then look for a pack size that suits the number of snack occasions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check the type of chocolate in the exact product and whether a cocoa percentage is given for the chocolate component. | If I want a more bitter chocolate flavour, a label such as ‘with chocolate’ isn’t specific enough for me. This flavour is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Sharing and taking snacks with you | Compare the number of waffles, their size and whether they’re individually wrapped. | For a day out or a games afternoon, I want to be able to hand out portions without having to put anything together beforehand. Around 30% of consumers give this convenience top priority. |
| Quantity for several occasions | Check the net weight and number of waffles; a classic caramel waffle isn’t the same product as a chocolate caramel waffle. | If the snacks are for several days, I want to know how many waffles are in the pack. For around 20% of consumers, quantity is the most important factor. |
This may disappoint if you’re looking for a more bitter chocolate flavour. PLUS describes the Daelmans minis and snack pack mentioned as varieties with milk chocolate.
If you want a dark chocolate variety, check the chocolate description and any cocoa percentage on the packaging of the exact product.
A chocolate caramel waffle may not be suitable for one of the people eating it. For the Daelmans varieties mentioned, PLUS lists milk, wheat or cereals containing gluten, and soya, and says they may contain nuts.
Before handing them out, read the current ingredients list and allergen warning on the packaging.
Daelmans offers chocolate caramel waffles in a range of pack sizes, including minis and a snack pack.
Albert Heijn offers caramel waffles as well as a Delicata chocolate bar labelled as containing 85% cocoa.
Jumbo offers, among other things, 468 g packs of butter caramel waffles and mini caramel waffles.
ALDI offers classic caramel-filled waffles in a pack of 12 weighing 378 g, as well as mini caramel waffles.
For the Daelmans chocolate varieties mentioned, PLUS provides information on ingredients, allergens and storage.
This option is for anyone who wants chocolate and caramel in one ready-to-eat waffle. If you’re after a distinctively dark chocolate flavour, make sure you check the type of chocolate in the exact product.
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A ready-to-eat option if you’re looking for waffles with milk chocolate and caramel.
Pack: 4 pieces. If you’re looking for dark chocolate, check the chocolate description on the current packaging.
No. PLUS describes the Daelmans minis and snack pack mentioned as caramel waffles with milk chocolate. Check the label on the variety you want to buy to see what type of chocolate it contains.
Always check the current packaging of the product you’ve chosen. For the Daelmans varieties mentioned, PLUS lists milk, wheat or cereals containing gluten, and soya, and warns that they may contain nuts. Don’t assume this information applies to other varieties.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the Daelmans snack pack mentioned, PLUS recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. Check whether different instructions apply to the product you’ve chosen.
Use the product page to help you decide, but also read the label on the pack you receive before eating. The current ingredients list and allergen warning are important if the snack needs to be suitable for someone with a food allergy.
