Which option is right for you?

Dark chocolate lovers

If the type of chocolate is your deciding factor, an explicit mention of dark chocolate matters more than a general label such as ‘chocolate’. Compare the stated cocoa percentage and check current availability.

Families sharing treats

For a day out during the school holidays with children, the number of pieces, the size and choosing a set time for treats can all help you decide. If you’re sharing, check the allergens on the packaging too.

Shoppers looking for regular syrup waffles

If you mainly want caramel syrup waffles for a group, compare regular waffles and minis by the number of pieces and net weight. That’s a different choice from a syrup waffle coated in dark chocolate.

What should you look for when choosing?

Dark chocolate

Choose this if: a clearly labelled dark chocolate coating is your main requirement.

Bear in mind: the Coco & Sebas variety with 72% dark chocolate was listed as out of stock, so check current availability.

Milk chocolate

Choose this if: a chocolate coating is enough and dark chocolate isn’t essential.

Bear in mind: Daelmans Snackpack Chocolade at PLUS and Kanjers Chocowafels at Albert Heijn are milk chocolate products.

Regular syrup waffles or minis

Choose this if: caramel syrup waffles in a size that suits your group are your priority.

Bear in mind: a regular or mini size doesn’t tell you whether the product contains dark chocolate.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Look for ‘dark chocolate’ and check the cocoa percentage if one is stated. Also check current availability. If I specifically want dark chocolate, a general label such as ‘chocolate’ isn’t enough. This flavour requirement is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Portion size and allergens Compare the number of pieces or the size, and read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose. When sharing with children, I want to decide in advance what to serve and know whether everyone can eat it. Around 33% of consumers say this combination of portion size and allergens comes first.
Sharing and familiar flavours Compare the number of waffles and the net weight; check the type of chocolate separately if dark chocolate is still a requirement. When buying for a group, I mainly want enough regular caramel syrup waffles in a convenient size. This is the main priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking milk chocolate for dark chocolate

    PLUS lists Daelmans Snackpack Chocolade as containing 29% milk chocolate; Albert Heijn lists Kanjers Chocowafels as containing 40% milk chocolate. Neither meets the requirement if you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate.

    Check which type of chocolate is named on the packaging and look for a stated cocoa percentage.

  • Relying on a variety that’s out of stock

    Coco & Sebas’s syrup waffles with 72% dark chocolate were listed as out of stock. So even if a product sounds suitable, that doesn’t mean you can buy it straight away.

    Check current availability before planning to serve this variety during the school holidays.

  • Assuming mini or individually wrapped means healthier

    A smaller size or individually wrapped portions can make sharing easier, but neither tells you anything about the nutritional value of a syrup waffle.

    Decide in advance how many waffles you’ll serve as a treat, and check the label for nutritional information.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    The chocolate varieties described here list ingredients including wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; some products also carry warnings about other allergens.

    Check the allergen information on the specific pack you’re buying, especially if you’re sharing the waffles with others.

Brands and shops to consider

Coco & Sebas

Coco & Sebas describes mini syrup waffles coated in dark chocolate containing 72% cocoa, in a 190 g pack.

  • The type of chocolate and its cocoa percentage are stated clearly.
  • The variety was listed as out of stock; check current availability and the allergen information on the packaging.

Daelmans

Daelmans offers, among other products, regular and chocolate syrup waffle varieties in the supermarket ranges described here.

  • PLUS lists a chocolate snack pack with product-specific ingredient information.
  • According to PLUS, this snack pack contains 29% milk chocolate, so it isn’t a dark chocolate variety.

Albert Heijn

The range described here includes regular syrup waffles and a Daelmans variety made with milk chocolate.

  • There are different varieties and sizes to compare.
  • Check the type of chocolate for each product: the Daelmans variety mentioned contains milk chocolate.

Jumbo

The Jumbo own-brand page described here lists, among other products, 468 g butter syrup waffles and 300 g mini butter syrup waffles.

  • Regular waffles and minis offer different sizes to suit a group.
  • The own-brand products mentioned aren’t confirmed as a dark chocolate option.

Lidl / Sondey

Sondey mini butter syrup waffles are described as a 316 g pack containing around 37 pieces.

  • The stated number of minis helps you plan a treat for a group.
  • The product description mentions butter and caramel, not dark chocolate.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of 12 caramel syrup waffles with a net weight of 378 g.

  • The number of pieces is clearly stated, which is useful if you’re sharing.
  • The pack mentioned isn’t confirmed as a dark chocolate variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists Daelmans Snackpack Chocolade among the products in its syrup waffle range.

  • The snack pack lists its ingredients and allergens.
  • The stated type of chocolate is milk chocolate; always check the latest packaging for allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a syrup waffle contains dark chocolate?

Check that the packaging explicitly says ‘dark chocolate’; ‘chocolate’ on its own isn’t enough. Coco & Sebas describes its mini syrup waffles as containing chocolate with 72% cocoa, while the Daelmans and Kanjers varieties described here contain milk chocolate.

Is a dark chocolate syrup waffle an everyday snack for children?

A dark chocolate coating doesn’t automatically make a syrup waffle an everyday choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends setting regular times for children aged 4 to 12 to eat and drink between meals; decide in advance when and how many you’ll serve as a treat.

Which allergens should I check before sharing syrup waffles?

Always read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose. PLUS lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya and milk for Daelmans Snackpack Chocolade, with a warning about possible nuts; other varieties may have different ingredients or warnings.

How should I store chocolate syrup waffles for a day out during the school holidays?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. The Daelmans and Kanjers varieties described here should be stored in a cool, dry place.