Groups who like to share snacks
For a multiplayer or watch party, you can share mini syrup waffles from one bag. Just ask about any allergies beforehand and keep the packaging to hand.
Which size works best for you?
Gamers who want to hand them out in advance
If you want to set out a waffle for everyone, a pack that states how many pieces it contains gives you a clearer idea than an open sharing bag.
Shoppers comparing labels
If ingredients or allergens are important for you or your guests, check the latest packaging. To compare nutritional values, look at the figures per 100 g and per serving too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how you want to serve the chocolate syrup waffles during your gaming night. Then compare the chocolate variety and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and portions | Check the number of pieces and choose between mini waffles in a sharing bag and pre-counted waffles. | If I’m getting snacks ready for several players, I want to choose between letting everyone help themselves and handing them out in advance. Around 45% of consumers prefer this way of sharing. |
| Chocolate and flavour | Check the type of chocolate, the stated chocolate percentage and any added flavours. | When I’m choosing the chocolate variety in particular, I want to know whether the flavour suits what I’m serving. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the type of waffle. |
| Label and nutritional value | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare sugars and fats per 100 g and per serving. | If someone at the table needs to avoid an allergen, I want to check the packaging before sharing the waffles. Around 22% of consumers consider label information first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming an old product page means the item is currently available
The Albert Heijn own-brand page we checked says that its chocolate syrup waffle is no longer stocked. The Jumbo variety we looked at is also listed as no longer being part of its online range.
Check the product’s current status or your local shop’s stock before planning a particular variety for your gaming night.
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Focusing only on the word ‘chocolate’
The type of chocolate, added ingredients and nutritional value can vary between chocolate syrup waffles. The front of the pack won’t tell you everything you need to make a comparison.
Read the ingredients and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving on the latest packaging.
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Putting out a sharing bag without checking for allergens
The Daelmans chocolate varieties we checked list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts. This is important if anyone at the table needs to avoid these ingredients.
Ask about any relevant allergies beforehand and keep the packaging so guests can check the ingredients and warnings.
Brands and shops to consider
Daelmans
Albert Heijn and PLUS describe the Daelmans varieties we checked as being made with milk chocolate: a pack of four syrup waffles and a bag of minis.
- Both product descriptions state that the waffles contain 29% milk chocolate; the two sizes offer different ways to share them.
- The labels we checked list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that the products may contain nuts. Check the packaging when you buy.
Albert Heijn
The product page we checked describes a Daelmans pack containing four chocolate syrup waffles.
- A pack of four makes it easy to hand them out in advance.
- A separate own-brand page for chocolate syrup waffles says that variety is no longer stocked; check the status of the product you want to buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo has published product information about its own chocolate syrup waffles, including a milk chocolate variety with salted caramel pieces.
- The product description helps you compare the ingredients and added flavours of the variety listed.
- The chocolate syrup waffle pages we checked say that the products are no longer part of the online range. Check current availability at your local shop.
ALDI
ALDI’s biscuit range includes regular syrup waffles and mini syrup waffles.
- These sizes give you a starting point if your main concern is deciding how to serve the waffles.
- If you’re buying for this occasion, only assume a syrup waffle is coated in chocolate if the specific packaging confirms it.
Syrup waffles at Joybuy
This pack of four waffles is a good fit for a gaming night when you want to hand them out in advance. Before serving, check the latest ingredient and allergen information on the packaging.
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Kanjers Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffles, 4 pieces
A pack of four for anyone who wants to hand out the waffles to players in advance.
The product name mentions milk chocolate and caramel. Check the latest packaging for ingredients and allergens, especially if anyone at the table has a nut allergy.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in the nutritional information for chocolate syrup waffles?
Compare sugars and fats per 100 g and per serving on the latest packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat; the product name alone won’t tell you how a particular waffle is made.
Which allergens should I check before sharing chocolate syrup waffles?
Check the allergen information on the packaging for each variety you choose. The Daelmans varieties we checked list wheat, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts; don’t assume the same information applies to another product without checking.
How should I store chocolate syrup waffles until gaming night?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging you buy. The Albert Heijn and PLUS product information we checked recommends storing the waffles in a cool, dry, dark place.
Why might the ingredients differ from an online product description?
A product’s recipe can change. PLUS notes that product information may therefore be updated; when you buy, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the latest packaging.