Who is this guide for?

Dark chocolate fans

You’re looking for a pronounced chocolate flavour and want to be able to tell from the packaging whether the coating is genuinely dark chocolate and what cocoa percentage is stated.

Holidaymakers who want to take some along

You want to pack individual portions without losing sight of the storage instructions. For the Daelmans varieties we looked at, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place.

Shoppers checking allergens

You check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before buying. The chocolate varieties we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; some also carry a warning about nuts.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have. Then compare the storage instructions, allergen information and packaging with your travel plans.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate Look for ‘dark’ and a stated cocoa percentage; a milk chocolate percentage is not the same as a cocoa percentage. If I’m specifically looking for the flavour of dark chocolate, I don’t want to base my choice on the word ‘chocolate’. For around 33% of consumers, checking the flavour is the top priority.
Storing them while travelling Read the product-specific storage instructions and best-before date; keep the packaging out of direct sunlight. When I’m travelling, I want to know whether I can store the stroopwafels as directed on the label. Around 25% of consumers give this practical consideration top priority.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warning about the possible presence of allergens. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the packaging comes before the flavour. For around 25% of consumers, this check is their main concern.
Portions and packaging Compare the number of wafers, their size and whether they are individually wrapped. I want to take individual portions with me or share them without opening the whole pack straight away. For around 17% of consumers, this convenience matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    The Daelmans minis described by PLUS contain 29% milk chocolate; Albert Heijn lists 40% milk chocolate for its Kanjers Chocowafels. These percentages describe the proportion of milk chocolate in the products, not their cocoa content.

    If you prefer dark chocolate, look for the word ‘dark’ and a cocoa percentage on the specific product.

  • Assuming convenient packaging protects against heat

    Individually wrapped wafers are easy to take with you, but the storage instructions still apply. For the Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels we looked at, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.

    Check the label before you set off and choose a place to store them that follows the advice.

  • Relying only on the online ingredients list

    When checking for allergens, the current information on the product is what matters. The varieties we looked at show that ingredients and warnings can differ from one product to another.

    Check the physical packaging before buying or eating the product, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.

  • Assuming a flavour reference is available to buy for your holiday

    Coco & Sebas’s page listed mini stroopwafels with 72% dark chocolate, but they were out of stock when checked.

    Check current availability before relying on this product for your holiday supplies.

Relevant brands and retailers

Coco & Sebas

The brand describes mini stroopwafels coated in 72% dark chocolate.

  • The product page specifies both dark chocolate and a percentage.
  • The page showed the product as out of stock when checked; check current availability.

Daelmans

Daelmans offers chocolate stroopwafels in a range of sizes and packs, including options for individual portions.

  • The brand page lists several sizes and individually wrapped stroopwafels.
  • The chocolate minis described by PLUS contain milk chocolate; this does not confirm that a dark chocolate variety is available.

Kanjers

The Chocowafels described by Albert Heijn are individually wrapped and coated in milk chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn lists four individually wrapped wafers.
  • The stated 40% refers to milk chocolate as an ingredient, not the percentage of dark cocoa.

Albert Heijn

Its stroopwafel range includes Daelmans chocolate varieties and mini stroopwafels.

  • You can compare the stated variety and packaging for individual products.
  • The Daelmans variety labelled ‘milk’ does not meet a preference for dark chocolate on the basis of that description.

Jumbo

The stroopwafel range includes different varieties and pack sizes, with options for shoppers who also want to look at products without chocolate.

  • The range includes more than one type of stroopwafel to compare by product features.
  • Check the chocolate description for each individual product; a butter stroopwafel listing is no proof that a dark chocolate option is available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate stroopwafels always made with dark chocolate?

No. The Daelmans minis described by PLUS contain milk chocolate, as do the Kanjers Chocowafels on Albert Heijn’s product page. If you want dark chocolate, look for an explicit description and a cocoa percentage on the product you plan to buy.

How should I store chocolate stroopwafels during the summer holidays?

Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. For the Daelmans varieties we looked at, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; for an unopened pack of chocolate, Voedingscentrum also advises checking the best-before date on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate stroopwafels?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. The Daelmans and Kanjers product information we looked at lists wheat, milk and soya; one Daelmans variety also states that the product may contain nuts.