If you want a defined portion
You’re looking for a sweet treat mid-morning and want to compare how many waffles make up a portion and what its nutritional value is.
Who is this for?
If chocolate is your main reason for choosing one
You want a caramel waffle with milk chocolate and are deciding whether you’d prefer a mini size or an extra flavour, such as caramel.
If you need to check allergens
Before eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. For the varieties described here, pay particular attention to milk, wheat, soya and any warnings about nuts.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many waffles suit your morning break. Then compare the flavour and the current label. A mini size alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the portion you’ll eat.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
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| Portion and nutritional value | Check the number of waffles and the grams per portion. Compare sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g. | If I have something sweet during my morning break, I want to know what the number of waffles I eat means as a portion. For around 40% of consumers, portion size comes first. |
| Chocolate and flavour | Check the type of chocolate, any stated chocolate percentage and additions such as caramel. | I’m mainly looking for the combination of caramel waffle and chocolate, perhaps with an extra flavour note. Around 30% of consumers give this flavour choice the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings that the product may contain certain ingredients. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to check whether this particular variety is suitable for me before eating it. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mini caramel waffle automatically means a smaller portion
The portion of Daelmans mini caramel waffles listed by Albert Heijn consists of three waffles. So the size of one waffle isn’t the same as the portion stated on the pack.
Compare the stated portion with the number of waffles you actually want to eat, and check the nutritional values on the same basis.
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Assuming an old product page reflects the current range
The chocolate caramel waffle described by Albert Heijn is listed as discontinued, while Jumbo says its described milk chocolate and caramel variety is no longer available online.
Check the current in-store range or product page before choosing a specific variety.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
As well as milk, the varieties described may contain wheat and soya. Some also carry a warning about nuts; the Jumbo variety also listed egg.
Read the full allergen information on the pack of the product you’re buying, even if you’ve had a similar variety before.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists regular and mini Daelmans varieties coated in milk chocolate.
- According to the product information at Albert Heijn, both varieties contain 29% Belgian milk chocolate. The stated portion for the mini variety consists of three waffles.
- The varieties described contain wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts. Check the label on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
The supermarket’s own brand used to stock a caramel waffle coated in milk chocolate.
- The variety described listed 19% milk chocolate and a 36 g portion.
- Albert Heijn lists this variety as discontinued. Check whether there’s a current alternative before comparing product details.
Jumbo
Jumbo used to stock a caramel waffle with milk chocolate and salted caramel.
- The variety described combined milk chocolate with 5% salted caramel pieces.
- Jumbo says this variety is no longer available online. If you choose a different or new variety, check the ingredients and allergens again.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists caramel waffles among Sondey’s biscuits and snacks.
- Check the exact pack to see whether the variety on offer is actually coated in chocolate, and read its nutritional information.
ALDI huismerken
ALDI Netherlands lists mini caramel waffles in its biscuit range.
- If you find a chocolate-coated variety, check the exact product name, ingredients and allergens. A regular mini caramel waffle isn’t the same variety.
Chocolate caramel waffle on Joybuy
This product is worth considering if you’re looking for a waffle with milk chocolate and a caramel flavour for your morning break. Compare the portion and check the ingredients on the pack.
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Kanjers milk chocolate caramel waffles, 4 pieces
An option if you fancy a waffle with chocolate and caramel flavour mid-morning. For the exact ingredients, and particularly if you have a nut allergy, check the label on the specific pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare the nutritional value of mini and regular chocolate caramel waffles?
Compare both varieties per 100 g and for the number of waffles you want to eat. The portion of Daelmans mini caramel waffles listed by Albert Heijn consists of three waffles, while the described regular Daelmans variety has a portion of one waffle.
Which allergens should I check?
Read the allergen information for the exact chocolate-coated caramel waffle. The Daelmans varieties described contain wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts; other varieties may have a different composition. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label.
Is online ingredient information enough if I have an allergy?
Use online information to compare products, but read the label on the pack you’ve bought before eating it. Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties or recipes.
How should I store chocolate-coated caramel waffles?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. The advice for the Daelmans varieties described is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the date on the pack too.