Hosts serving sharing platters
You want to put out a platter of small chocolate stroopwafels for guests to help themselves to. The Daelmans Mini’s listed by Albert Heijn and PLUS are smaller than the four-pack we looked at.
Who are these options for?
Hosts preparing a treat for each guest
You want to work out in advance how many larger stroopwafels you can serve, perhaps alongside coffee or tea. The Daelmans pack listed by Albert Heijn contains four waffles.
Hosts who need to check allergens
You want to check which ingredients and allergens may be relevant to your guests before serving. Check the packaging of the product you’ve bought, and keep it handy in case guests have any questions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how you want to serve the stroopwafels. Then check the exact variety and its label. If you’re planning to decorate them yourself, consider the ingredients in the chocolate and decorations too.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Size and sharing | Compare the number of waffles, net weight and stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists three Daelmans Mini’s as a serving; the larger Daelmans pack contains four waffles. | If I’m putting out a platter, I want guests to be able to take a small bite. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a shareable size. |
| Availability | Check whether the exact variety is available from your chosen shop or ordering channel shortly before the get-together. The Jumbo pages we looked at said its milk chocolate varieties were no longer part of its online range. | If I’ve set a date for the get-together, I want to know whether my chosen variety is still available; around 29% of consumers put this first. |
| Flavour and presentation | Read the product description to check for the flavour you’re after. Jumbo’s 231 g variety is described as containing 5% salted caramel pieces. | I’m looking for a caramel flavour or waffles I can decorate myself. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’ve bought, including any warnings that an allergen may be present. | If guests need to avoid certain allergens, I want to check what I’m serving; around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all chocolate stroopwafels are the same size
A bag of mini waffles and a pack of four larger ones offer different ways to serve them. The pack weight alone won’t tell you how many guests you can offer a waffle to.
Compare the number of waffles and the serving size with your plans for a platter or an individual treat for each guest.
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Assuming a product page confirms availability
The Jumbo pages we looked at for milk chocolate and milk chocolate with caramel said those products were no longer part of its online range.
Check whether the exact variety is available through the channel you plan to buy from shortly before the get-together. If you choose an alternative, check again that the size, flavour and label suit your needs.
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Guessing allergen information from the brand or appearance
The Daelmans varieties we looked at list wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts. The Jumbo varieties we checked also list egg.
Read the full allergen information on the packaging of the product you’ve bought, and keep the packaging handy when you serve the waffles.
Brands and retailers to consider
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists a pack of four larger chocolate stroopwafels and a bag of chocolate mini waffles; PLUS also lists the mini waffles.
- The product descriptions we looked at list 29% milk chocolate for both sizes.
- The varieties we checked list wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand stroopwafels in milk chocolate, as well as a variety with milk chocolate and salted caramel pieces.
- The 231 g caramel variety lists 5% salted caramel pieces.
- The pages we looked at said both products were no longer part of the online range. They list egg, milk, wheat and soya.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn is a retailer of the Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels we looked at, not their manufacturer.
- The product pages describe both the four-pack and the mini size.
- Product information can change, so check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging of the product you buy.
PLUS
PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate mini waffles in a 157 g bag and a 163 g Daelmans chocolate snack pack.
- The separate product descriptions make it easy to tell the bag and snack pack apart.
- Before buying, check which pack and variety are available at your chosen shop.
ALDI
ALDI lists chocolate stroopwafels as a product type on its biscuits page.
- Before shopping for your get-together, check which chocolate-coated variety your shop offers and read its product label.
Lidl
Lidl lists Sondey mini butter stroopwafels. The product described is not chocolate-coated.
- If you’re specifically looking for chocolate-coated stroopwafels, check the exact variety rather than assuming that a mini size is what you want.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate stroopwafels suitable for guests with food allergies?
You can only tell by checking the exact packaging against the allergens your guest needs to avoid. The Daelmans varieties we checked list wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts; the Jumbo varieties we looked at list egg, milk, wheat and soya. Before serving, also read any warnings on the packaging of the product you’ve bought.
How should I store chocolate-coated stroopwafels for the get-together?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. The Daelmans and Jumbo product pages we looked at recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; Daelmans also recommends keeping them somewhere dark.
Should I choose mini or larger stroopwafels?
Choose mini waffles if you want guests to help themselves to small bites from a platter, and larger waffles if you want to prepare a treat for each guest. For the Daelmans products we looked at, Albert Heijn lists three mini waffles as a serving, while the larger pack contains four waffles.
Can I decorate plain stroopwafels with chocolate myself?
Yes, that’s an option if you have time to prepare them before the get-together. Jumbo describes a recipe in which stroopwafels are dipped in melted chocolate and then decorated. Check the allergens in the plain waffles, chocolate and decorations separately.