Who should think about portion size?

If you want to take one portion for your break

If you want to have one waffle ready for a study break, the stated portion of one stroopwafel in the Daelmans milk chocolate 4-pack gives you a clear point of comparison. For the minis, Albert Heijn lists three pieces per portion.

If chocolate and caramel are your main reason for choosing

If you’re choosing a chocolate-covered stroopwafel for its flavour, also consider the portion size and nutritional information for that specific product. A mini size doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much you’ll end up eating.

If you check ingredients and allergens

The product details for the two Daelmans options reviewed list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts. Check the label on the pack you buy before making your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before your study break, decide how many stroopwafels you want to have ready. Then compare the nutritional information and check the label on the option you’ve chosen.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Portion size Check the number of pieces and the stated portion: one waffle in the Daelmans milk chocolate 4-pack, and three pieces in the minis, according to Albert Heijn. If I want to have a set amount ready between study sessions, I don’t want to decide how much to eat only once I’ve opened the pack. For around 33% of consumers, a pre-defined portion would be the main consideration.
Flavour and nutritional value Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and for the amount you plan to eat; check the ingredients list too. I choose this biscuit for its combination of chocolate and caramel, but I want to know what’s in the amount I’ve chosen. For around 42% of consumers, this flavour preference would come first.
Ingredients and allergens Check the allergen information and any warning about possible traces of nuts on the current packaging. If ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check the packaging itself. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label would be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming one mini is the stated portion

    For the Daelmans minis reviewed, the stated portion is three pieces. So the small size of an individual waffle doesn’t tell you how many pieces to have.

    Check the portion size and set out the amount you want before your study break.

  • Assuming an older product page means it’s currently available

    According to Albert Heijn, the AH own-brand option reviewed has been discontinued. Jumbo says that two chocolate options reviewed are no longer available online.

    If you’re looking for an own-brand option, check its current status with the shop before assuming you can buy it.

  • Choosing based on the flavour name alone

    Both Daelmans options reviewed list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts. The portion size also differs between the two packs.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of the option you choose.

Brands and shops to explore

Daelmans

Albert Heijn has product information for a Daelmans milk chocolate 4-pack and chocolate minis.

  • The stated portions differ: one waffle in the 4-pack and three pieces in the minis.
  • The ingredients and allergen information for these two options doesn’t necessarily apply to other Daelmans products.

Albert Heijn

As well as its Daelmans listings, Albert Heijn has a product page for its own-brand chocolate stroopwafel.

  • The own-brand product page lists ingredients and nutritional information for that particular waffle.
  • Albert Heijn marks this own-brand option as discontinued, so don’t treat the page as a current buying option.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product pages for two of its own-brand options made with milk chocolate.

  • The pages describe the ingredients and nutritional values of those options.
  • Jumbo says that both products reviewed are no longer available online.

ALDI

ALDI lists a chocolate stroopwafel in its biscuits category.

  • The category is a useful starting point when looking for a chocolate option.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional information and availability on the specific pack.

PLUS

PLUS’s online stroopwafel category includes Daelmans products, among others.

  • The category can help you see what stroopwafels are currently available.
  • A stroopwafel listing doesn’t confirm that a particular option is chocolate-covered; check the specific product packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

For a study break, should I choose one large waffle or minis?

Choose the Daelmans milk chocolate 4-pack if you want to have one waffle ready: according to Albert Heijn, that’s the stated portion. Minis give you the option to measure out a portion yourself or share; for the pack reviewed, a stated portion is three pieces.

What should I look for in the nutritional information?

Compare the values per 100 g and for the amount you actually plan to eat. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Daelmans milk chocolate 4-pack and minis contain 42 and 41 g of sugars per 100 g respectively, and 12 and 13 g of saturated fat. These figures don’t tell you anything about the effect on your concentration.

Which allergens are listed for the Daelmans options reviewed?

Both chocolate options reviewed list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts, according to the product information from Albert Heijn. Always check the label on the pack you buy for the precise ingredients and warnings.

How should I store chocolate-covered stroopwafels?

The storage advice on the Daelmans product pages reviewed on Albert Heijn is to keep them cool, dry and out of direct light. Follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging for the option you buy.