If you’re looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour for a walking break, a stated cocoa percentage gives you a better guide than the word ‘chocolate’ alone: Coco & Sebas states that its mini caramel waffles are coated in 72% dark chocolate. Also check that the portion and packaging are practical for your route, and read the current information on allergens, nutrition and storage.
You want the chocolate coating to be clearly identified as dark, ideally with a stated cocoa percentage. Coco & Sebas states that its coated mini caramel waffles contain 72% dark chocolate; according to PLUS, the Daelmans chocolate snack pack contains milk chocolate.
You want to enjoy a caramel waffle during a short break without carrying a large pack. Check the number of pieces, the closure and the storage instructions before putting anything in your rucksack.
If allergens, ingredients or nutritional values are important to you, the type of chocolate alone doesn’t tell you enough. Read the information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Start with the type of chocolate if a dark flavour is your priority, then check whether the portion, packaging and label information suit your walk.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether ‘dark chocolate’ is stated and what any cocoa percentage refers to. | If I’m choosing it specifically for the cocoa flavour, I don’t want to accidentally take a milk chocolate version. For roughly 33% of consumers, this flavour may be the top priority. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the number of pieces, the closure and the storage instructions; mini versions aren’t necessarily individually wrapped. | I want to be able to take one portion during a walking break without the rest coming loose in my bag. For around 25% of consumers, convenience on the go may come first. |
| Label and nutritional values | Read the allergen information and compare the sugars per 100 g with the amount you eat. | If you pay attention to ingredients or nutritional values, you’ll want to know what’s in the waffle you choose and how much makes up a portion. For roughly 25% of consumers, this label information may be most important. |
| Availability | Before buying, check that the version you want is available and still contains dark chocolate. | If I’m setting off soon, the version I choose needs to be available to buy. Around 17% of consumers may put availability first. |
A chocolate caramel waffle may contain milk chocolate. PLUS states that the Daelmans chocolate snack pack contains 29% milk chocolate; this percentage doesn’t describe the cocoa content of dark chocolate.
Check both the type of chocolate and any stated cocoa percentage. Also see whether the percentage refers to the chocolate coating or the whole product.
Coco & Sebas offers mini caramel waffles in a 190 g pack; Crumble lists a pack of four. A small size or limited number of pieces doesn’t necessarily mean each waffle is individually wrapped.
Check the type of packaging and take the portion you want to eat with you safely, following the storage instructions on the label.
The type of chocolate doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the whole caramel waffle. PLUS states that the Daelmans chocolate snack pack contains 42 g of sugars per 100 g.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and take the size of your own portion into account when choosing.
The version you eventually buy needs to match the chocolate and packaging you’re looking for. Even with a familiar product, the information on the current packaging is still important.
Check the product’s status just before buying and read the label again, especially if allergens or a specific cocoa percentage are deciding factors.
Mini caramel waffles coated in 72% dark chocolate, according to Coco & Sebas product information.
Crumble lists a pack of four caramel waffles with dark chocolate and fudge.
PLUS lists a Daelmans chocolate snack pack and chocolate mini waffles.
PLUS lists plain caramel waffles made with butter, as well as separate Daelmans chocolate varieties.
Jumbo’s caramel waffle range includes various standard and smaller versions.
No. PLUS states that the Daelmans chocolate snack pack contains milk chocolate, while Coco & Sebas states that its coated mini caramel waffles contain 72% dark chocolate. If a dark flavour is important to you, check the type of chocolate on the packaging.
Think of a caramel waffle as a sweet treat, not as all the food and drink you’ll need for a full day of walking. Check the portion size and nutritional information, and take drinks and other food with you on a longer walk.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen and protect the waffles from moisture and direct sunlight. Also check whether the pack is resealable or whether you can take the portion you want separately.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information should be shown on the label of prepacked foods. Read the label on the pack you buy; the Daelmans chocolate snack pack described by PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk.
