If you’re looking for a stroopwafel with a dark chocolate flavour to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, only choose based on ‘dark’ or ‘extra dark’ when that description appears for the specific variety. To choose by cocoa content, you’ll also need the stated cocoa percentage. The word ‘chocolate’ in the product name alone doesn’t tell you enough. A small pack can help you decide on a portion in advance, but also check the nutritional information and, if relevant to you, the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
If you’re after a less milky chocolate flavour with your afternoon coffee, look beyond the word ‘chocolate’. A description such as ‘dark’ and, if cocoa content matters to you, a stated percentage can help you identify the right variety.
A mini, duo or snack pack can be useful if you want to decide in advance how many stroopwafels to have with your coffee. Also compare the amount per portion and the nutritional values per 100 g; a smaller size doesn’t automatically change the recipe.
If you have a food allergy or individual dietary advice to follow, flavour isn’t the only thing to consider. Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the exact pack you’re buying.
First decide whether you’re looking for a stroopwafel with clearly identified dark chocolate, or whether a regular chocolate variety will do with your coffee. You could also have a classic stroopwafel with a separate piece of dark chocolate, but that isn’t a dark chocolate stroopwafel.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Look for ‘dark’ or ‘extra dark’ on the stroopwafel packaging. If you want to choose by cocoa content, check whether the percentage is stated for the chocolate used. | If I specifically want dark chocolate with my coffee, a general ‘chocolate’ description isn’t specific enough for me. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this clearly stated dark cocoa profile. |
| Portion size | Check the number of waffles, the amount per portion and the nutritional values per 100 g; only compare portions on the same basis. | For my regular coffee break, I want to be able to decide in advance how many waffles to have. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this choice of portion. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the current packaging. | If I need to take an allergy or individual dietary advice into account, the packaging must meet my needs. This check matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A chocolate stroopwafel may also be a milk chocolate variety. The word ‘chocolate’ on its own confirms neither that it’s dark chocolate nor that it has a high cocoa content.
Check the type of chocolate in the variety you’ve chosen, and look for a stated percentage if you want to compare cocoa content.
A smaller size can help you plan a portion, but it doesn’t tell you anything on its own about the amount of sugar or fat per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and also check how many grams you actually have per portion.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is especially important if an allergy affects your choice.
Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the current packaging of the variety you’re buying.
Illness or recovery can mean you have different dietary needs, as Diakonessenhuis explains in its dietary advice for older people. In that case, more cocoa or a smaller portion won’t, on its own, tell you what’s right for you.
Use the label to compare products and, if necessary, discuss personal dietary restrictions with a doctor or dietitian.
These brands and retailer ranges offer a starting point for comparison; a chocolate variety isn’t automatically a stroopwafel made with dark chocolate.
PLUS lists Daelmans Chocolate Minis and a Chocolate Snackpack, two pack formats to compare for your coffee break.
Albert Heijn lists classic stroopwafels and varieties with milk or white chocolate.
Jumbo lists classic stroopwafels and stroopwafels with milk chocolate.
Lidl lists stroopwafels under Sondey and also offers a caramel and sea salt variety.
ALDI lists regular stroopwafels, Heerlijck Banket mini stroopwafels and chocolate-covered stroopwafels in its biscuit range.
PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels and separate dark chocolate bars.
No. ‘Chocolate’ on its own doesn’t tell you what type of chocolate it is. For example, Albert Heijn and Jumbo explicitly list milk chocolate varieties. Look for ‘dark’ or ‘extra dark’ on the stroopwafel packaging, and check any stated cocoa percentage if you want to choose by cocoa content.
Read the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the pack you’re buying. The Voedingscentrum emphasises the importance of label information if you have a food allergy; don’t rely on an old online product image instead.
A mini stroopwafel is a different size, but that doesn’t automatically mean it has a different recipe. Check the nutritional values per 100 g and the amount you’ll have per portion before comparing packs.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal it properly after use. Also check the best-before or use-by date on the product you have at home.
