Who is this relevant to?

Dark chocolate lovers

Looking for a syrup waffle with a less milky chocolate flavour? For them, a dark chocolate label or a cocoa percentage on the exact packaging tells them more than the colour of the packaging or a flavour name.

Parents choosing a treat for the new school year

They want to assess a sweet treat by the number of pieces, portion size and nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the nutrition table per 100 g when making comparisons.

Shoppers checking for allergens

They need information about the exact variant. Albert Heijn lists its Daelmans milk chocolate syrup waffle as containing wheat, milk and soya, and says it may contain nuts. This tells you nothing about the ingredients in other variants.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether dark chocolate is essential for you. Then compare the portion size and nutritional information, and always check the label on the exact variant for allergens.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Check the exact variant for ‘dark chocolate’ and, if the amount of cocoa matters to you, look for a stated cocoa percentage. If you specifically want a less milky syrup waffle, a dark-coloured pack isn’t enough. Around 50% of consumers give this flavour preference the highest priority.
Portion size and nutritional information Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and also check the size of one syrup waffle and the number of pieces. For a treat at the start of the school year, you’ll want to know what one piece means alongside the values per 100 g. This practical comparison comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients list, the allergens listed and any ‘may contain’ statement on the exact packaging. If an ingredient needs to be avoided, what matters is the composition of this variant, not that of a similar syrup waffle. This is the main concern when choosing for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking dark packaging for dark chocolate

    The colour or flavour name doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate in the syrup waffle contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bitter chocolates often contain a lot of cocoa, but the words ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ don’t, by themselves, indicate a specific percentage.

    Check whether the exact syrup waffle is labelled as containing dark chocolate, and look for the cocoa percentage if it matters to your flavour choice.

  • Confusing milk chocolate with dark chocolate

    Albert Heijn describes the Daelmans Chocolade stroopwafels melk 4-pack as coated in 29% Belgian milk chocolate. This percentage describes the proportion of milk chocolate in the product, not its cocoa content or whether it’s a dark chocolate variant.

    Read the product name and ingredients for the exact version, especially if the presence of milk is also important to your choice.

  • Relying only on an online product photo

    An image doesn’t show all the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information. The version you buy should match the information you’ve based your choice on.

    Check the latest product information and inspect the physical packaging before buying, too.

Brands to consider

Daelmans

Albert Heijn lists a Daelmans syrup waffle with milk chocolate in a pack of four.

  • The product information specifies a coating of 29% Belgian milk chocolate and lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • This is a milk chocolate variant, not a confirmed dark chocolate syrup waffle.

Albert Heijn

The online syrup waffle range includes classic varieties, a lower-sugar variant and the Daelmans milk chocolate variant.

  • The range offers different types of syrup waffle to consider individually.
  • Check each product page to see whether a variant is actually labelled as containing dark chocolate and gives a cocoa percentage that matters to you.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists butter syrup waffles and mini syrup waffles under its own brand.

  • The sizes listed let you choose between standard and smaller syrup waffles.
  • A butter or mini variant won’t necessarily meet a preference for dark chocolate; check the individual packaging.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in its range.

  • The listed variant is a classic syrup waffle if a chocolate flavour isn’t essential.
  • The range listing doesn’t confirm a dark chocolate coating; check the exact variant in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘extra bitter’ on a syrup waffle mean it has a specific cocoa percentage?

No, you can’t infer a specific cocoa percentage from those words. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that bitter and extra bitter chocolate often contains a lot of cocoa, but recommends checking the stated percentage for the exact chocolate variant to make a specific comparison.

What should I check in a syrup waffle for a school bag?

Check the portion per syrup waffle alongside the nutritional information per 100 g. Also read the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging you’re actually buying.

Where can I find allergen information on a packaged syrup waffle?

Check the ingredients list on the label of the exact syrup waffle. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that mandatory declarations apply to 14 allergens; also check for any ‘may contain’ statement.

Does dark chocolate tell me anything about the nutritional value of the whole syrup waffle?

No, the type of chocolate doesn’t describe the full composition of the syrup waffle. To compare the whole syrup waffle, check the nutrition table per 100 g and see how much one piece weighs.