Choose a chocolate syrup waffle if you’d like a ready-made waffle with a chocolate flavour to serve alongside your Dutch doughnuts. If you’re looking for a specific cocoa percentage, check whether it’s shown on the packaging of the syrup waffle you’ve chosen. Alternatively, serve a plain syrup waffle with a separate bar of dark chocolate that states its cocoa percentage. Minis are handy for sharing, but their size tells you nothing about the chocolate flavour.
Would you like to choose a chocolate flavour by its stated cocoa percentage to serve alongside sweet Dutch doughnuts? Check the percentage for the exact product: the word ‘chocolate’ in a syrup waffle’s name doesn’t tell you what it is.
Mini syrup waffles are small and easy to pick up, making them ideal for a platter alongside Dutch doughnuts. Lidl, ALDI and PLUS stock options like these; check the chocolate flavour separately from the size.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between waffles and chocolate components. Check the packaging of every product you serve, even if you’re pairing a plain syrup waffle with separate chocolate.
Choose this if: you want to serve a ready-made syrup waffle with a chocolate flavour alongside Dutch doughnuts; Daelmans describes an option with chocolate and caramel.
The trade-off: the word ‘chocolate’ doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the waffle you’ve chosen.
Choose this if: a stated cocoa percentage for the chocolate matters more to you than a ready-made chocolate syrup waffle; for example, Albert Heijn lists at least 70% cocoa for a separate Lindt Excellence bar.
The trade-off: you’ll need to pair the products yourself, and the percentage on the chocolate bar tells you nothing about the cocoa content of the syrup waffle.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Check whether a cocoa percentage is stated for the exact syrup waffle or for separate chocolate. | If I want a pronounced cocoa flavour to go with sweet Dutch doughnuts, the word ‘chocolate’ on its own is too vague for me. This flavour choice is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Easy-to-share size | Compare minis, snack packs and regular waffles by the number of pieces and type of packaging. | When I put out a platter of little extras while cooking, I want everyone to be able to help themselves easily; sharing is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and storage | Check the current label on every product you choose for ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage advice. | If I’m also serving separate chocolate, I want to know what’s in both products. Ingredients and allergens are the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Daelmans describes a chocolate syrup waffle with caramel. That product description alone doesn’t tell you the waffle’s cocoa percentage, so the flavour may not be what you expect.
Decide whether you’re looking for a chocolate flavour or a specific cocoa percentage. If it’s the latter, check the percentage on the exact product or choose separately labelled dark chocolate.
‘Mini’ describes the size, not the type of chocolate. So a platter of small waffles won’t necessarily meet your preference for a particular cocoa flavour.
Choose the flavour you want first, then find a size that works for serving.
If you’re serving separate chocolate with your waffles, the ingredients and allergens can differ between the two products. Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in its butter syrup waffles; this information doesn’t automatically apply to another variety.
Check the current labels on both the waffle and the chocolate, including any warnings about possible traces of allergens.
How you store leftover syrup waffles still matters for keeping them in good condition after serving.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing syrup waffles in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Also follow the best-before date and storage advice on the packaging.
Daelmans describes chocolate syrup waffles with caramel and offers them in a range of pack sizes.
Albert Heijn stocks syrup waffles and separate dark chocolate, including Lindt Excellence with at least 70% cocoa.
Jumbo lists butter syrup waffles and a separate Lindt Excellence bar with at least 78% cocoa.
Lidl lists Sondey mini butter syrup waffles for anyone who wants to serve small portions alongside Dutch doughnuts.
ALDI stocks regular and mini syrup waffles; the retailer also lists a chocolate syrup waffle.
PLUS lists Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade and a separate chocolate snack pack.
No. The word ‘chocolate’ doesn’t guarantee a particular cocoa percentage. Daelmans describes a chocolate syrup waffle with caramel; if the percentage matters to you, check the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.
You can pair a syrup waffle with separate dark chocolate that states its cocoa percentage. For example, Albert Heijn lists at least 70% cocoa for a Lindt Excellence bar, while Jumbo lists at least 78% for another Lindt Excellence bar. These percentages apply to the chocolate, not the waffle.
Check the allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you’re serving. Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat in its butter syrup waffles; if you’re also serving separate chocolate, check its label too.
Store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the best-before date and specific storage advice on the pack.
