Who are these options for?

Dark chocolate flavour fan

You specifically want dark chocolate with your stroopwafel, not just any chocolate-coated waffle. PLUS’s product information lists Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade as containing milk chocolate, so the way the chocolate is described matters.

Student buying their first snack stash

You want stroopwafels to keep and share after moving in. Compare the pack size with the number of pieces, and consider whether you’d prefer a larger pack or individually portioned snacks.

Shopper checking ingredients or allergens

You only choose once you’ve read the information for the specific variety. According to PLUS, Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts; another stroopwafel may have different ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking how the chocolate is described: ‘chocolate’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether it’s dark or milk chocolate. Then choose a pack that suits your stash, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve picked.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Check whether the chocolate is described as dark and whether a cocoa percentage is stated, if you want to choose based on this. If I’m specifically looking for a stroopwafel with dark chocolate, I don’t want to mistake a milk chocolate variety for one. This flavour preference comes first for around 42% of consumers.
Pack size and portions Compare the net weight and the number of pieces or individual portions. For a shared stash after moving in, I want to know how many stroopwafels I’ll open at once and be able to hand out. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements for the variety you’ve chosen. If ingredients or dietary requirements determine my choice, I check the label on that exact pack. Around 33% of consumers say this is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    A chocolate variety doesn’t necessarily have the dark flavour you’re looking for. According to PLUS’s product information, Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade contains 29% milk chocolate.

    Read the chocolate description and check any stated cocoa percentage if it’s an important factor in your choice. The percentage on an individual chocolate bar tells you nothing about the chocolate in a stroopwafel.

  • Assuming every stroopwafel has the same allergens

    Ingredients vary from product to product. PLUS’s information lists wheat, milk and soya for Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade, with a possible nut warning; Jumbo also offers a separate gluten-free stroopwafel.

    For every variety you choose, read the current ingredients list and any warnings on the pack. Don’t assume one stroopwafel has the same qualities as another.

Brands to explore

These brands give you a starting point for comparing stroopwafels and chocolate varieties. Check each product to see whether the chocolate and pack meet your needs.

Daelmans

PLUS lists products including Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade and a chocolate snack pack.

  • For Mini’s Chocolade, PLUS lists the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice.
  • The stated 29% chocolate is milk chocolate, so this product doesn’t confirm that it’s a dark chocolate option.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s Delicata range includes both chocolate with stroopwafel flavour and individual bars with a stated cocoa percentage.

  • The individual Delicata bars are available with 70%, 75% and 85% cocoa.
  • Delicata Stroopwafel delight is milk chocolate. The percentages on the other bars don’t apply to this product.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard packs, mini stroopwafels and a separate gluten-free variety.

  • These different packs and varieties give you individual products to assess for their contents and ingredients.
  • A gluten-free label applies only to the specific product; don’t assume other Jumbo stroopwafels have the same qualities.

Lidl

Lidl lists stroopwafels in its Sondey biscuit range.

  • Sondey is one brand to explore for stroopwafels.
  • For a specific variety, check the chocolate description and the label before assuming it contains dark chocolate or has a particular cocoa percentage.

ALDI

ALDI lists products including BISCOTTO Mini stroopwafels in its biscuit range.

  • The mini stroopwafels offer a separate pack option to consider.
  • A sugar waffle with a cocoa coating is a different type of product; check the product name before comparing it with stroopwafels.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard stroopwafels, minis and chocolate varieties in its online range.

  • The individual Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade product listing includes ingredients and allergens.
  • A listing on the category page isn’t enough to confirm that a specific stroopwafel contains dark chocolate or has a high cocoa percentage.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘chocolate stroopwafels’ mean the chocolate is dark?

No, that description alone doesn’t tell you whether the chocolate is dark. According to PLUS, Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade contains 29% milk chocolate. Check the chocolate description for the stroopwafel you want to buy and, if it matters to you, look for a stated cocoa percentage.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate stroopwafels?

Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the specific product. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya for Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade, and warns that the product may contain nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on food labels.

Are plain stroopwafels gluten-free?

Don’t assume they are without checking the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo lists a stroopwafel specifically labelled gluten-free; that label doesn’t automatically apply to other stroopwafels. Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you buy.

How should I store chocolate stroopwafels after moving?

Follow the storage advice on the pack of your stroopwafels. For Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Advice may differ for another variety.