Who are these considerations relevant to?

Consumers with a strict fat limit

You check the fat content per 100 g before considering the chocolate flavour or portion size. This is in line with the label guidance from the Voedingscentrum.

Fans of a rich chocolate flavour

You’re looking for a chocolate-coated caramel waffle and want to know whether the coating is milk or dark chocolate. A chocolate coating alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for a low-fat choice.

Consumers who want to plan their portions

You decide in advance how many waffles you want to have, but compare products per 100 g first. For example, Daelmans Chocolade stroopwafels mini’s lists a serving of three pieces.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have a strict limit on fat content, start with the nutrition information per 100 g. Then check whether the stated type of chocolate, portion size and allergens suit what you’re looking for.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Fat content Compare the fat per 100 g on the current label. For the EU ‘low fat’ nutrition claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. If I only want to choose a product that can be classed as low fat, fat content must be my first selection criterion. Around 50% of consumers put this requirement first.
Type of chocolate Check whether the coating contains milk or dark chocolate, and look for a stated cocoa percentage for the variety you’re considering. I’m specifically looking for a rich chocolate flavour and don’t want to judge by dark packaging. For around 30% of consumers, the type of chocolate is the most important factor.
Portion size and allergens Compare the nutritional values per 100 g first; then check the portion size and the latest allergen statement. When planning a snack, I want to know how many waffles I’ll have and which ingredients are relevant to me. Portion planning comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a chocolate coating means it’s a low-fat choice

    Albert Heijn lists 22 g of fat per 100 g for Daelmans Chocolade stroopwafels mini’s and 24 g per 100 g for Kanjers Chocowafels. Both are above the EU limit of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.

    If low fat is a strict product requirement, check the fat content per 100 g before weighing up flavour or packaging.

  • Assuming milk chocolate is dark chocolate

    Albert Heijn’s product information identifies the chocolate in both varieties described here as milk chocolate. They’re therefore not confirmed options for anyone specifically looking for dark chocolate.

    Check the type of chocolate in the ingredients list and see whether a cocoa percentage is given for the variety in question.

  • Assuming a small waffle has a low fat content

    A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing products on this standard basis, as portion sizes can vary.

    Compare the labels per 100 g first, then decide how many pieces suit the snack you have planned.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between chocolate-coated caramel waffle varieties, so the name alone isn’t a reliable way to check.

    Read the allergen statement on the current packaging every time you buy one.

Brands to consider

Daelmans

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Daelmans Chocolade stroopwafels mini’s have a coating made with 29% Belgian milk chocolate and a stated serving size of three pieces.

  • The nutrition information lists 22 g of fat and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
  • This variety is made with milk chocolate and is above the EU limit for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.

Kanjers

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Kanjers Chocowafels are individually wrapped and have a coating made with 40% milk chocolate.

  • The nutrition information lists 24 g of fat and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
  • This is also a milk chocolate variety, and its fat content is above the EU limit for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.

Sondey

Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey mini-roomboterstroopwafels, made with butter and caramel.

  • The mini version is worth considering if you want to keep track of how many waffles you have at a time.
  • If you’re choosing based on dark chocolate or fat content, check the ingredients and nutrition information for the specific variety.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a caramel waffle be called ‘low fat’?

Under the EU ‘low fat’ nutrition claim, a solid food must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Check the fat content in the nutrition information for the caramel waffle you want to buy.

Does dark packaging mean the caramel waffle contains dark chocolate?

No. Check the type of chocolate in the ingredients list. Albert Heijn identifies the chocolate in Daelmans Chocolade stroopwafels mini’s and Kanjers Chocowafels as milk chocolate; a dark appearance doesn’t change the ingredient information.

How do I compare caramel waffles with different portion sizes?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g first, as the Voedingscentrum recommends. Then check how many waffles are included in the stated portion and how many you want to have.

Where can I check the allergens in chocolate-coated caramel waffles?

Read the allergen statement on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. Don’t rely solely on the product name or the packaging from a previous purchase.