Which option is right for you?

Dark chocolate lovers

If you’re choosing a stroopwafel with dark chocolate for a late-night treat, look beyond the colour of the packaging. A stated cocoa percentage tells you what type of chocolate the product contains.

Fans of a small sweet treat

If you’re mainly looking for a mini stroopwafel or an individually wrapped wafer, size may matter more than the cocoa percentage. Do check whether you’re happy with milk chocolate, especially in a mixed selection.

Shoppers who compare labels

If you want to keep an eye on sugars, saturated fat or specific ingredients, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If you have an allergy, also check the allergen information on the current packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have for you. Then compare the size and label of the options that match your preference. A chocolate coating won’t tell you how many wafers you’ll get or what’s in a portion.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should consider this?
Dark chocolate Check that the product says dark chocolate and look for the stated cocoa percentage for that chocolate. If I’m choosing a late-night snack for its chocolate flavour, I want to know whether the coating really is dark chocolate. Around 36% of consumers put verifiably dark chocolate first.
Portion size and packaging Check the number of wafers, the portion size and whether a mixed selection includes milk chocolate. For a single treat, I don’t want to mistake a mixed box for a pack containing only dark chocolate wafers. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a snack size that suits them.
Nutritional value Compare energy, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion. When I have a chocolate-coated stroopwafel, I want to be able to see what’s in my portion. Around 21% of consumers give nutritional value their highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I can’t rely on the words ‘dark chocolate’. For around 14% of consumers, checking ingredients and allergens comes before the other selection criteria.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking milk chocolate for dark chocolate

    According to the product information, Daelmans chocolate minis are coated in milk chocolate; Kanjers Chocowafels also have a milk chocolate coating. Dark-looking packaging doesn’t change the type of chocolate inside.

    If you specifically want dark chocolate, check how the coating is described. Look for a stated cocoa percentage too, if that matters to you.

  • Looking only at the front of the pack

    The word ‘chocolate’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat a stroopwafel contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that snacks can contain a lot of sugar or saturated fat.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion so you can assess both the products and the amount you plan to eat.

  • Assuming dark chocolate means allergen-free

    The ingredients listed for Coco & Sebas dark chocolate mini stroopwafels include wheat, milk and soya. Daelmans chocolate minis also contain wheat, milk and soya; according to PLUS, they may contain nuts.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens which must be declared have to be clearly indicated in the ingredients list.

  • Assuming an option you’ve seen before is still available

    At the time of the research, Coco & Sebas’s 72% option was listed as out of stock. That doesn’t tell you whether these stroopwafels are available now.

    Check current stock before choosing this option for a snack you want soon. If you’re considering an alternative, check again that the chocolate and packaging suit your preferences.

Brands and relevant options

Coco & Sebas

Mini stroopwafels with a coating that Coco & Sebas lists as 72% dark chocolate.

  • The cocoa percentage is clearly stated for this option.
  • Check current stock and read the ingredients if wheat, milk or soya are relevant to you.

Elite

A mix of 120 individually wrapped mini stroopwafels, which seller Foods & Goods says includes 60 with dark chocolate and 60 with milk chocolate.

  • The dark chocolate is listed as containing at least 51% cocoa solids.
  • Half the wafers are coated in milk chocolate, so this box isn’t suitable if every wafer needs to be dark chocolate.

Daelmans

Chocolate mini stroopwafels with a coating described by PLUS and Albert Heijn as 29% milk chocolate.

  • Their mini size makes them a practical option if you’re mainly looking for a small chocolate stroopwafel.
  • This option contains milk chocolate, so it won’t suit you if you prefer dark chocolate.

Kanjers

Caramel Chocowafels, described by Albert Heijn as coated in 40% milk chocolate.

  • The product description makes clear what type of chocolate the coating contains.
  • The milk chocolate percentage isn’t a cocoa percentage, and this isn’t a dark chocolate option.

Crumble Stroopwafel

A pack of four stroopwafels described by Crumble Stroopwafel as an option with dark chocolate and fudge.

  • The product name mentions dark chocolate.
  • Check the label if you’re looking for a specific cocoa percentage; the product name alone doesn’t tell you that.

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Frequently asked questions

Does dark packaging mean a stroopwafel contains a lot of cocoa?

No, the packaging doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the chocolate. Check the product description or label: Coco & Sebas lists 72% dark chocolate, while seller Foods & Goods states that the dark chocolate in the Elite mix contains at least 51% cocoa solids.

Is every wafer in the Elite mix coated in dark chocolate?

No, according to Foods & Goods, the box contains 60 mini stroopwafels dipped halfway in dark chocolate and 60 dipped halfway in milk chocolate. Don’t choose a mixed box if every wafer needs to be coated in dark chocolate.

Can I rely on the words ‘dark chocolate’ if I have an allergy?

No, dark chocolate on a stroopwafel tells you nothing about its other ingredients. The ingredients listed for Coco & Sebas dark chocolate minis include wheat, milk and soya. Check the current allergen information on the packaging before you buy.

Does dark chocolate make a stroopwafel a light evening snack?

No, the type of chocolate alone doesn’t determine the nutritional value of the whole stroopwafel. For the amount you plan to eat, compare the portion size and nutritional information, including energy, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion.

How should I store chocolate-coated stroopwafels after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the option you’ve chosen. For example, Daelmans’ product information says to store its chocolate minis in a cool, dry and dark place; check the label when you buy them again, too.