Travellers with hand luggage only
If you want to buy a solid, packaged snack before going through security, bear in mind that Schiphol treats food differently from liquids, gels, creams and pastes. Check your airline’s rules too.
Who is this relevant to?
Travellers who want to share
If you’d rather offer several small stroopwafels than one large waffle, a mini size is worth considering. PLUS lists Daelmans Mini's Chocolade as a mini version.
Travellers who need to check allergens
For Daelmans’ Mini's Chocolade and Chocolade Snackpack, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, soya and milk; both may contain nuts. So check the label on the pack you buy, even if you already know the product.
What should you look for when buying?
When choosing a chocolate-coated stroopwafel before departing from Schiphol, first pick a product type that suits your hand luggage. Then decide which size and label information matter most to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Product type and hand luggage | Choose a solid stroopwafel and check your airline’s hand luggage rules. Schiphol treats liquids, gels, creams and pastes differently from solid food. | I want to take my snack in my hand luggage without confusing it with a spreadable chocolate product. This is the main priority for around 44% of consumers. |
| Size and sharing | Compare minis, snack packs and regular packs by the number and size of waffles you want to take with you. | If I want to share while travelling, I’d rather choose several small waffles than one large one. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this use. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose, including any warning about nuts. | I need to check first that the ingredients and allergens meet my requirements; flavour and size come afterwards. This check is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a solid waffle is the same as chocolate spread
Schiphol distinguishes between food and liquids, gels, creams and pastes in hand luggage. A spreadable product therefore needs a different check from a solid chocolate-coated stroopwafel.
If it has an unusual filling, dip or separately supplied sauce, check the product type and the applicable hand luggage rules.
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Reading only the flavour name
For both Daelmans Mini's Chocolade and Chocolade Snackpack, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, soya and milk. Both products may contain nuts.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to take with you.
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Assuming the product will be in stock at the airport
A product in a supermarket’s online range may not be available in the shop where you want to buy it before your flight.
Check current stock at the shop where you plan to pick it up, or buy it in advance.
Brands and product ranges to consider
With these brands, check the exact product: a regular or mini stroopwafel isn’t automatically coated in chocolate.
Daelmans
PLUS lists Daelmans Mini's Chocolade, 157 g, and a Chocolade Snackpack, 163 g.
- Two chocolate-coated stroopwafel options in different pack formats.
- For both, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, soya and milk; they may contain nuts.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists stroopwafels with milk chocolate, 219 g, and a 231 g version with milk chocolate and salted caramel pieces.
- The version with caramel pieces contains 5% salted caramel pieces, so you can choose based on flavour.
- Jumbo advises storing both products in a cool, dry place.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists an AH milk chocolate stroopwafel.
- A supermarket own-brand option with milk chocolate clearly stated in the product name.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, among other details; check the packaging.
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI features Biscotto mini stroopwafels in its biscuit range.
- A mini size to consider if small waffles are important to you.
- Check the pack you choose to see whether the waffles are also coated in chocolate.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Mini-roomboter stroopwafels, 316 g, made with butter and caramel.
- A specific mini size for anyone mainly looking for small stroopwafels.
- Don’t choose this product just because it’s mini-sized if a chocolate coating is a must-have for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take a chocolate-coated stroopwafel in my hand luggage from Schiphol?
According to Schiphol, a solid chocolate-coated stroopwafel can generally be taken in hand luggage as food. Security may still refuse an item, so check whether your airline has any additional rules too.
Does the 100 ml rule apply to a solid chocolate-coated stroopwafel?
Schiphol’s 100 ml rule covers items such as liquids, gels, creams and pastes, not an ordinary solid stroopwafel. If you’re taking a separate dip or a spreadable chocolate product, check the hand luggage rules for that instead.
Which allergens are listed for Daelmans’ chocolate options?
For Daelmans Mini's Chocolade and Chocolade Snackpack, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, soya and milk; both may contain nuts. Always check the label on the pack you buy.
How should I store chocolate-coated stroopwafels before setting off?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. For the chocolate options mentioned, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place; for the Daelmans options mentioned, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.