For your King's Day drinks, choose a syrup waffle labelled ‘dark’ only if dark chocolate is a must-have for you. Check the cocoa percentage on that exact variant if it matters to your choice. A syrup waffle labelled simply ‘chocolate’ may contain milk chocolate: according to PLUS, the chocolate coating on Daelmans Chocolate snack pack is made with 29% milk chocolate. If dark chocolate isn't essential, you could also consider a milk chocolate or classic caramel variant.
You’re specifically looking for a syrup waffle with dark chocolate and don’t want milk chocolate as a substitute. In that case, the label on the pack you choose matters more than the word ‘chocolate’ in the product name.
You want to hand out syrup waffles, so you’re checking the number of pieces, pack size and availability. Having enough to go round doesn’t, by itself, tell you what type of chocolate they contain.
You check the ingredients and allergen information before putting anything out for others. The Daelmans and Jumbo variants described here list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; always check the label on the pack you buy.
First, decide whether dark chocolate is essential for your King's Day drinks. Then compare quantities and check the allergens listed on the pack you choose before handing them out.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Look for ‘dark’ on the syrup waffle pack. Check the cocoa percentage only for that same product variant, and don’t confuse it with the percentage of the chocolate coating. | If I want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, a general ‘chocolate’ label doesn’t meet my requirements. Around 50% of consumers say that verified dark chocolate is their priority. |
| Quantity and availability | Compare the number of pieces and pack weight, and check that your preferred variant is available shortly before you buy. | For my King's Day gathering, I want to have enough syrup waffles to hand out, even if dark chocolate isn’t the deciding factor. Around 30% of consumers prioritise a pack that’s available and easy to share. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying, even if it’s a familiar brand or a variant you’ve bought before. | When I’m serving others, I need to know first whether the ingredients are suitable for them. Ingredients and allergens are the first thing around 20% of consumers consider when making their choice. |
A chocolate coating can also be made with milk chocolate. PLUS lists 29% milk chocolate for Daelmans Chocolate snack pack; this figure describes the proportion of milk chocolate in the product, not its cocoa content.
Check the type of chocolate on the exact variant. If the cocoa percentage matters to your choice, look for it separately on the pack.
ALDI lists both caramel syrup waffles and a separate Moser Roth bar with 70% cocoa. The cocoa percentage on that bar doesn’t apply to the syrup waffles.
Check the product name and ingredients of the syrup waffle itself before choosing it as a dark chocolate option.
The Daelmans and Jumbo variants described here list wheat, milk and soya. The Daelmans variant also states that it may contain nuts.
Ask about relevant allergies before handing them out, and keep the pack to hand so guests can read the information for their particular syrup waffle.
If dark chocolate is a must-have, it makes a difference whether your preferred syrup waffle is still available when you do your shopping.
Check availability shortly before King's Day and decide in advance whether a different type of chocolate would be an acceptable alternative for your guests.
These brands and retailers offer options to compare, but a chocolate variant isn’t automatically made with dark chocolate. Always check the information for the specific product.
PLUS describes Daelmans Chocolate snack pack as a syrup waffle variant made with 29% milk chocolate.
Albert Heijn’s syrup waffle range includes chocolate variants from Daelmans, including one made with milk chocolate.
Jumbo lists, among other products, butter syrup waffles in a 468 g pack.
Lidl includes syrup waffles in its Sondey range of biscuits and snacks.
ALDI describes a pack of 12 caramel syrup waffles, weighing 378 g in total.
PLUS includes Daelmans Chocolate snack pack among its syrup waffle range.
Look for ‘dark chocolate’ on the exact product variant, and check its cocoa percentage if that matters to your choice. The word ‘chocolate’ on its own isn’t enough: PLUS lists 29% milk chocolate for Daelmans Chocolate snack pack, while Coco & Sebas lists 72% dark chocolate for a separate dark mini syrup waffle variant.
Read the allergen information on the pack of the variant you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that the labelling of 14 allergens is mandatory; the Daelmans and Jumbo variants described here list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Use online information to compare variants, but check the packaging itself when you buy. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change; this is particularly important if you’re buying for guests with an allergy.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For Daelmans Chocolate snack pack, the advice listed by PLUS is to store the product in a cool, dry and dark place.
