Looking for a stroopwafel with a pronounced dark chocolate flavour for a neighbourhood get-together? Check the type of chocolate and whether the packaging gives a specific cocoa percentage; a product name that simply says ‘dark’ is no guarantee. Mini stroopwafels are easy to serve alongside other snacks, but always check the latest ingredients and allergen warnings for guests with allergies.
You want a stroopwafel clearly labelled as a dark chocolate variety, not one with a name that merely says ‘dark’ or ‘bitter’. Voedingscentrum points out that these flavour descriptions alone do not specify a set cocoa percentage.
You want your neighbours to be able to try a stroopwafel alongside other snacks. Mini stroopwafels are an alternative to full-sized waffles, so compare the number of pieces and pack size with your plans for the get-together.
You need to be able to show the latest ingredients and allergen warnings for each product. The Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels described by PLUS list wheat, soya and milk, among other ingredients, and warn that they may contain nuts.
Choose these when: you’re looking for a variety explicitly labelled as dark chocolate; Coco & Sebas lists its mini stroopwafels as 72% dark chocolate.
Bear in mind: the product information for this variety also lists wheat, milk and soya. Check availability before planning your get-together around it.
Choose these when: you want to serve a milk chocolate variety; PLUS lists its Daelmans snack pack as containing 29% milk chocolate.
Bear in mind: this percentage refers to the proportion of milk chocolate in the product, not its cocoa percentage or whether it is a dark chocolate variety.
Choose these when: you want to serve classic stroopwafels and let guests choose their own dark chocolate to go with them.
Bear in mind: these are two separate products, not stroopwafels with dark chocolate. Check the ingredients of both.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Check whether the product contains dark, milk or white chocolate. If you have a preference for cocoa, look for a stated percentage. | If I want to serve a stroopwafel with a clearly defined dark chocolate flavour, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘dark’. For around 43% of consumers, the type of chocolate is the top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of pieces and the size of the waffles with how you plan to serve them. | When serving other snacks too, I want to be able to offer guests a smaller portion. For around 43% of consumers, being able to share would be the main consideration. |
| Allergens | Check the latest ingredients list and warnings on the packaging, even if you’ve bought the same brand before. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I want to know what I’m putting on the table. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label would be the most important consideration. |
According to Voedingscentrum, descriptions such as ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ do not, by themselves, indicate a set cocoa percentage. So these words don’t tell you exactly what type of chocolate is on the stroopwafel.
Check the type of chocolate and look for a specific percentage on the packaging or product page.
The Daelmans snack pack described by PLUS contains 29% milk chocolate. That doesn’t confirm it is a stroopwafel with dark chocolate.
Read the product description and ingredients before choosing a chocolate variety for your get-together.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between products and packaging. If a guest has a relevant allergy, it’s important to check the latest label information.
Check the packaging just before serving, and let guests read the ingredients and warnings themselves if they wish.
A suitable flavour and pack size don’t guarantee that a product will be available when you want to buy it.
Check current stock and consider in advance whether classic mini stroopwafels with dark chocolate served separately would also suit your get-together.
Daelmans makes stroopwafels in various sizes, including a chocolate snack pack.
Albert Heijn’s range of stroopwafels includes own-brand products and varieties from Daelmans.
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes classic stroopwafels and smaller sizes.
Lidl sells butter stroopwafels, among other products, under the Sondey brand.
ALDI’s biscuit range includes stroopwafels, including mini varieties.
PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels and mini stroopwafels among its waffle range.
No, those words alone don’t indicate a specific cocoa percentage. Voedingscentrum makes this distinction for chocolate, so when choosing a stroopwafel, check the stated type of chocolate and percentage on the packaging.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging of the product you’re serving. The Daelmans and Coco & Sebas varieties described here list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. The Daelmans snack pack also carries a warning that it may contain nuts.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your stroopwafels. Keep an opened pack tightly closed and check the label for any further storage instructions.
No, check both the product type and the type of chocolate. For example, PLUS describes its Choco Fairtrade waffle as an egg waffle with hazelnut-flavoured filling, not a stroopwafel with dark chocolate.
