Dark chocolate lovers
Want to know how much cocoa the chocolate in a syrup waffle contains when choosing something to serve with drinks, rather than relying on a flavour name alone.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts sharing sweet treats
Are looking for a size that works on a platter with a selection of sweet bites. Minis, a snack pack and larger waffles each call for a different way of serving them.
Shoppers checking ingredients
Want to read the information for the exact variety they’ve chosen before serving it to guests, whether they have an allergy or a specific dietary requirement.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide whether chocolate flavour, size or label information matters most for your drinks gathering. A cocoa percentage describes the chocolate; it doesn’t automatically tell you about the ingredients or sweetness of the whole syrup waffle.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Dark chocolate flavour | The stated cocoa percentage and which chocolate component it applies to. | If I’m looking specifically for a pronounced dark chocolate variety, I want more to go on than the word ‘chocolate’. For around 50% of consumers, being able to check the cocoa content is the top priority. |
| Size for sharing | Minis, a snack pack or larger waffles; compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of pieces. | When putting together a platter of sweet bites, I want to serve portions that suit the group. Size is the first thing around 30% of consumers consider. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Ingredients and allergens for the exact variety; check sugars and fat per 100 g and per serving if needed. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients or I want to compare nutritional values, I read the label on the product I’m putting on the table. This information matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Pitfalls to avoid when choosing
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Assuming ‘chocolate’ means a high cocoa percentage
A chocolate flavour in the product name doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate contains. That matters if you’re specifically looking for a dark chocolate variety.
Look for a specific percentage on the packaging and check that it refers to the chocolate coating.
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Looking only at the packaging, not what’s inside
Minis, snack packs and larger waffles provide different portions for a drinks platter. The appearance of the packaging won’t tell you how many pieces you can serve.
Check the net weight and the number of pieces, if stated, and choose a size that works with the other treats you’re serving.
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Relying on the product name when it comes to allergies
The name of a syrup waffle doesn’t give you the full picture of its ingredients. For guests with allergies, it’s important to check the information for the exact variety you’re serving.
Read the label on that pack just before serving, and keep the packaging to hand in case guests have questions.
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Assuming ‘dark’ means it’s more nutritious
A dark chocolate coating alone tells you nothing about the nutritional value of the whole syrup waffle. Portion size also makes a difference when comparing products.
Check the nutritional information for the specific variety, including sugars and fat per 100 g and per serving.
Brands to consider
Coco & Sebas
Coco & Sebas describes its mini syrup waffles as coated in dark chocolate.
- The brand states that the chocolate in this variety is 72% cocoa, giving you a specific detail to base your chocolate choice on.
- That percentage applies to the chocolate and doesn’t tell you how much sugar the whole syrup waffle contains.
Daelmans
PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate syrup waffles as a 163 g snack pack and as 157 g minis.
- The two sizes give you a choice about how to serve the syrup waffles.
- The word ‘chocolate’ in the product name doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage; check the pack you’ve chosen if that’s important to you.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as a brand of biscuits and snacks.
- The brand can be a starting point when comparing biscuits for a drinks platter.
- If you’re looking for a dark chocolate flavour, don’t rely on the Sondey brand name alone when choosing a syrup waffle; check the information for the specific variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ or ‘pure’ mean a syrup waffle contains less sugar?
No, those words don’t tell you how much sugar the whole syrup waffle contains. Check the cocoa percentage if you want to assess the chocolate, and look at the sugars per 100 g and per serving in the nutritional information if sweetness or ingredients matter to you.
How can I check allergens when serving syrup waffles to guests?
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be given information about allergens in food; don’t assume what’s in a product from its name alone.
Is a syrup waffle with dark chocolate a lighter snack to serve with drinks?
You can’t tell from the type of chocolate. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 189 kcal for an extra-large 40 g syrup waffle, but that isn’t the nutritional value for every chocolate variety. Compare the nutritional information and portion size of the products you’re considering.
Are mini or larger syrup waffles better for a drinks platter?
Minis work well on a platter when you want to serve small portions alongside other treats; larger waffles are a good choice if you want to serve whole syrup waffles. For example, PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate minis at 157 g and a 163 g chocolate snack pack. Also check the number of pieces on the packaging if that matters for your group.