Who are these options for?

Dark chocolate fans

You want to know whether the chocolate on a syrup waffle suits your taste. Check any percentage stated on the pack and see whether it refers to the coating or the whole product.

Commuters looking for a sweet snack

You’re looking for a size that’s easy to carry and eat. A snack pack, mini waffle or individually wrapped waffle could be practical, but the type of packaging doesn’t tell you what kind of chocolate it contains.

Shoppers who want to compare labels

As well as flavour, you want to check the ingredients, sugars, saturated fat and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen. Use the information on the current packaging to do this.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the type of chocolate and what any stated cocoa percentage means. Then consider whether the portion and packaging are suitable for eating on the go, and compare the nutritional information for the variety you want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Look for a stated cocoa percentage and check whether it refers to the chocolate coating or the whole product. If I want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour on the go, I want to know exactly what the percentage refers to. This flavour preference comes first for around 42% of consumers.
Size and packaging Check how many waffles are included, the portion size and whether the packaging stays closed while you’re carrying it. Between appointments, I want to be able to carry a portion without loose waffles in my bag. Around 33% of consumers give portability top priority.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion, and read the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. When ingredients or nutritional values are the deciding factor for me, I want to assess the waffle itself, not just the dark coating. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the first consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a chocolate variety is automatically dark chocolate

    A description such as ‘chocolate’ on a snack pack or bag of mini waffles doesn’t automatically tell you what type of chocolate has been used.

    Before choosing a dark chocolate variety, check the product name, ingredients and any information about the type of chocolate.

  • Assuming the coating’s percentage applies to the whole waffle

    For Coco & Sebas mini syrup waffles, the stated 72% dark chocolate refers to the coating.

    Only compare percentages when it’s clear which part of each product they refer to.

  • Using dark chocolate as a measure of how suitable the whole snack is for lunch

    The type of chocolate doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat the whole syrup waffle contains. The Voedingscentrum points out that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat.

    Read the nutrition table for the specific waffle and don’t judge your lunch by the dark coating alone.

Brands to consider

Coco & Sebas

Coco & Sebas describes mini syrup waffles coated in 72% dark chocolate.

  • A specific percentage is stated for the chocolate coating.
  • That percentage doesn’t describe the whole syrup waffle; also check current availability.

Daelmans

PLUS lists a chocolate snack pack and Daelmans chocolate mini waffles.

  • The pack options listed give you a choice of a snack pack or mini waffles.
  • If you’re looking for a dark chocolate variety, check the type of chocolate and cocoa percentage separately.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular and mini syrup waffles, as well as individually sold gluten-free syrup waffles.

  • You can assess the different product formats and the gluten-free variety separately.
  • A gluten-free or regular syrup waffle isn’t necessarily a dark chocolate variety.

Sondey / Lidl

Lidl lists Sondey mini butter syrup waffles.

  • The mini size is worth considering if you want a smaller waffle to take with you.
  • If you want a dark chocolate coating, check the specific product information rather than relying on the size.

ALDI

ALDI lists regular syrup waffles; Moser Roth dark chocolate bars are a separate product category.

  • The regular syrup waffles are clearly identifiable as the classic variety.
  • A cocoa percentage on a separate chocolate bar doesn’t apply to a syrup waffle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘dark’ on a syrup waffle mean the whole waffle has a high cocoa content?

No, the description may refer only to the chocolate coating. Coco & Sebas states that its mini syrup waffles are coated in 72% dark chocolate. For other varieties, check what any stated percentage refers to as well.

Can a dark syrup waffle replace a complete lunch?

Don’t consider a syrup waffle a complete lunch just because it has dark chocolate. Check the ingredients, portion size and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen. The Voedingscentrum points out that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat.

How do I check allergens in a syrup waffle to eat on the go?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety you’re taking with you. Jumbo, for example, lists a separate gluten-free syrup waffle, but that description doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients or type of chocolate in other varieties.