For your coffee break, choose a stroopwafel that is explicitly described as having a dark chocolate coating. If you want to know its cocoa content, check whether a percentage is given for the chocolate coating; the word ‘chocolate’ on its own doesn’t tell you. Also check the serving size, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the whole stroopwafel.
You’re looking for a stroopwafel to enjoy with your coffee and want to check that its coating is made from dark chocolate. A stated cocoa percentage can help you assess the chocolate profile more precisely.
You want to take a stroopwafel with you for a short break or portion it out. With minis and other pack sizes, check separately whether the chocolate is dark or milk chocolate.
You check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the whole stroopwafel. A dark chocolate coating doesn’t mean you can skip those checks.
First decide whether dark chocolate is essential for you. Then compare pack sizes and read the information for the whole stroopwafel, not just the chocolate coating.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate coating | Look for ‘dark chocolate’ in the product description or ingredients. Compare a cocoa percentage only if it’s clear that it refers to the chocolate coating. | For my coffee break, I want to know that the coating is dark chocolate rather than relying on the word ‘chocolate’. Around 40% of consumers prioritise a clearly specified dark chocolate coating. |
| A portion for your break | Check the number of waffles and the net weight, and check separately what type of chocolate the chosen variety contains. | When I take a stroopwafel with me, I want to decide in advance how many to have during my break. For around 30% of consumers, having a defined portion is the most important factor. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and check what your chosen portion contains. | When I’m checking ingredients or allergens, I want to know what’s in the whole stroopwafel. For around 30% of consumers, this is their top priority when buying. |
Not every chocolate variety has a dark chocolate coating. According to PLUS product information, Daelmans Mini’s Chocolate contains 29% milk chocolate; Coco & Sebas, by contrast, describes its mini stroopwafels as coated in 72% dark chocolate.
Check the type of chocolate in the exact variety. Only look for the cocoa percentage if that figure matters to your choice.
The dark chocolate stroopwafels described by Coco & Sebas contain ingredients including butter, milk, gluten and soya.
If you have an allergy or follow a specific diet, read the full ingredients list and allergen information on the pack.
The nutritional information applies to the whole stroopwafel. The Voedingscentrum points out that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat; the type of chocolate alone doesn’t tell you what’s in a portion.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider how many stroopwafels you actually want to eat.
This brand describes mini stroopwafels coated in 72% dark chocolate.
Van Schaik describes three stroopwafels coated in Belgian Callebaut dark chocolate.
Crumble offers a four-pack of stroopwafels with dark chocolate and fudge.
The Daelmans Mini’s Chocolate described by PLUS are mini stroopwafels for a coffee break.
Jumbo’s own range includes standard butter stroopwafels and mini stroopwafels.
No. The Daelmans Mini’s Chocolate described by PLUS contains 29% milk chocolate. If you want a dark chocolate coating, look for an explicit mention of dark chocolate; Coco & Sebas, for example, states that its mini stroopwafels contain 72% dark chocolate.
No. The variety described by Coco & Sebas contains butter and also lists milk, gluten and soya. Check the ingredients for the exact stroopwafel rather than looking only at the type of chocolate.
No. The type of chocolate alone doesn’t tell you what the whole stroopwafel contains per portion. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider the portion you plan to have; the Voedingscentrum recommends checking sugar and saturated fat in snacks too.
Check the ingredients list, stated allergens, net weight and nutritional information. According to the general EU labelling rules explained by Your Europe, this information must be provided for pre-packed foods. Always read the label for the exact variety you choose.
