Only choose a stroopwafel for your night shift because of its dark chocolate flavour if the packaging actually says it contains dark chocolate; the Daelmans variety described by Albert Heijn contains milk chocolate. For a treat with a clear portion size, compare the serving and nutritional information too. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy.
You’re looking for a stroopwafel with a pronounced dark chocolate flavour. Check which type of chocolate is listed and, if relevant, the cocoa percentage: the chocolate stroopwafel described by Albert Heijn from Daelmans is coated in milk chocolate.
You want to take something sweet with you, but know in advance how much you’ll eat. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check what it means for the portion you choose.
You check whether the ingredients and allergens suit your needs. Albert Heijn labels its AH Terra stroopwafels as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya and warns that they may contain milk. So a vegan label doesn’t replace checking the allergen information.
If you have an allergy, start with the allergen information on the packaging. Then decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have and compare the nutritional information based on the portion you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether dark chocolate is explicitly listed. The percentage of chocolate coating is not the same as the cocoa percentage. | If I’m taking a stroopwafel because I want dark chocolate, I don’t want to accidentally choose milk chocolate; around 42% of consumers prioritise this flavour preference. |
| Portion and nutritional information | Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, then check how much you’ll actually eat. | For a long shift, I want to decide in advance how much I’ll eat and what that portion contains; around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size and nutritional information. |
| Allergens and dietary preferences | Read the current ingredients, allergen information and warnings such as ‘may contain’ on the packaging; don’t rely on a vegan label alone. | If I have an allergy or prefer plant-based products, the stroopwafel I choose needs to meet my requirements; around 25% of consumers put this first. |
According to Albert Heijn, the Daelmans Milk Chocolate Stroopwafels 4-pack has a coating made with 29% Belgian milk chocolate. That figure describes the amount of coating, not the cocoa content.
Check the type of chocolate on the packaging. If a high cocoa content matters to you, look for a cocoa percentage that’s actually stated.
A stroopwafel labelled vegan may still contain wheat or soya. For the AH Terra variety, Albert Heijn also states that it may contain milk.
Check both the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, along with any warnings about possible traces.
Albert Heijn describes a 163 g pack of four chocolate stroopwafels, with one stroopwafel as a serving.
The AH Stroopwafels described are classic stroopwafels without a chocolate coating, in a 390 g pack.
Albert Heijn labels its 390 g AH Terra stroopwafels as vegan.
Jumbo’s online range of stroopwafels includes butter stroopwafels and mini butter stroopwafels.
Lidl describes Sondey caramel butter stroopwafels as a pack of twelve, weighing 480 g.
No. According to Albert Heijn, the Daelmans Milk Chocolate Stroopwafels 4-pack is coated in milk chocolate. If you’re specifically looking for a stroopwafel with dark chocolate, check the type of chocolate on the packaging.
First compare the nutritional information on the same basis, for example per 100 g, then check the portion you plan to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutritional information and ingredients on the label rather than relying on the front of the pack alone.
No. Check the allergen information and warnings on the current packaging too. For its vegan-labelled AH Terra stroopwafels, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya and warns that they may contain milk.
Bear in mind the caffeine in your drink if you’re planning to sleep after your shift. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 100 mg dose of caffeine taken at once or over a short period can affect sleep duration and sleep patterns in people who are sensitive to it.
