Portioning them yourself at home
You might serve mini stroopwafels with coffee or have one now and then as a snack. In that case, the serving size on the label and how to store an opened bag matter more than the size of each waffle alone.
Which pack works best for you?
Choosing a supply for the week
You’re buying for a household and want the pack size to match how much you expect to use this week. Compare the net weight and think about how you’ll store the rest once the pack is open.
Checking ingredients and allergens
You need to know exactly what’s in this particular variety before you buy or serve it. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll mainly take minis from a bag at home or want to take or hand them out individually. Then check whether the quantity, serving information and ingredients for that particular product suit how you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Serving size | Check the stated serving size and number of servings; these can vary between products. | If I want to decide in advance how many to have at a time, the mini size alone doesn’t give me enough information. Around 20% of consumers put serving information first. |
| Supply for the week | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use, and check how to store the pack once opened. | For my household, I want to buy enough minis without leaving an opened bag around for longer than planned. Getting the right amount for the week is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. | If I need to look out for an ingredient or allergen, I can’t rely on a variety I looked at before. For around 33% of consumers, checking the details of the specific product is key. |
| Taking them with you or handing them out | Check whether the waffles are loose or individually wrapped, and how many the pack contains. | If I want to take minis out with me or hand them out individually, individual wrapping matters most to me. This is also the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means one set serving
Stated serving sizes vary. Albert Heijn lists a serving of 8 g for AH Mini Stroopwafels 300 g, while Daelmans mini stroopwafels 200 g have a serving of four waffles, or 32 g.
Read the serving information on the pack you’re buying and decide how many you want to have at a time.
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Relying on out-of-date allergen information
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties or change over time. A product page you viewed previously is no substitute for checking the packaging of the product you have in front of you.
Check the current label before serving, especially if you’re buying for someone with a food allergy.
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Choosing a large box for a quiet week at home
Daelmans lists a box of 200 individually wrapped mini stroopwafels, with a total weight of 1,600 g. That’s a different quantity from a bag of 200 or 300 g.
Choose a pack size that matches how often you’ll actually take them with you or hand them out. For enjoying at home, a smaller bag may be a better fit for your weekly shop.
Brands and own-label options to consider
Albert Heijn
The own-label range includes a 300 g bag of AH Mini Stroopwafels and separate 200 g flavour varieties.
- For its regular 300 g bag, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 8 g, 37 servings and a resealable adhesive strip.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the packaging of the variety you choose.
Jumbo
The own-label range includes a 300 g bag of Mini Stroopwafels with Butter.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists around 12 servings of 24 g.
- Jumbo’s serving sizes aren’t directly comparable with those of other mini stroopwafels.
Daelmans
Daelmans sells mini stroopwafels in a 200 g bag and also lists a box of 200 individually wrapped pieces, weighing 1,600 g in total.
- For the 200 g bag, Albert Heijn lists a serving of four minis.
- The box of individually wrapped minis is a much larger quantity than the 200 g bag.
PLUS
PLUS sells a 300 g own-label pack of mini stroopwafels.
- For this pack, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
- Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI sells 300 g mini stroopwafels under this own-label brand.
- ALDI’s product information states that this variety contains 25% butter.
- Check the packaging of the variety you’re buying in store.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey mini butter stroopwafels as an in-store product.
- Lidl lists a 316 g pack containing around 37 pieces.
- Lidl describes this product as available in store only; check the label there for details of the specific product.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Is one mini stroopwafel always one serving?
No, the serving size is given for each product. Albert Heijn lists a serving of 8 g for AH Mini Stroopwafels 300 g; Daelmans mini stroopwafels 200 g have a serving of four waffles, or 32 g.
Where can I check the allergens in mini stroopwafels?
Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label. Don’t assume that another variety has the same ingredients.
How should I store an opened bag?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For its regular mini stroopwafels, Albert Heijn recommends storing them after opening in a sealed tin in a cool, dark and dry place. PLUS advises keeping its variety in a dry, dark place.
When is a box of individually wrapped minis a good choice?
A box like this could work well if you often take individual pieces with you or hand them out. Daelmans lists a pack of 200 minis with a total weight of 1,600 g. Compare this quantity with how much you actually expect to use.