Who is this relevant to?

Parents looking to add a little treat

You want to add something small to your child’s lunchbox without letting the biscuit take the place of lunch, vegetables or fruit.

Parents who portion snacks at home

You’re looking for a size that fits in a lunchbox and want to decide how much to pack before school. An individual wrapper only matters if that packaging is actually available.

Families checking allergens

You need to read the label for the variety you choose: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya in the mini syrup waffles mentioned.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether a biscuit fits in with the rest of the packed lunch. Then compare how much you want to pack, how convenient the packaging is and the ingredients in your chosen variety.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Place in the lunch Consider what else you’re packing. Compare the nutritional information per portion if you’re weighing up different varieties. If I pack a biscuit, I want it to remain a small extra rather than replace lunch. For around 42% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Portion and packaging Check the grams per biscuit or portion, and whether you’ll need to portion the pack yourself at home. Setting aside an amount in advance makes my mornings easier and stops the whole bag going to school. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this practical approach to portioning.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. If certain ingredients need to be avoided, I want to be sure before putting anything in the lunchbox. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means it’s suitable for lunch

    The size doesn’t tell you what role a biscuit should play in a packed lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products among the foods to include for school.

    Put together the usual lunch first, then decide whether to add a small portion of biscuits.

  • Treating the portion on the label as a standard portion for children

    Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 8 g for its mini syrup waffles, while the Daelmans portion listed by Albert Heijn is four minis, or 32 g. These portions aren’t recommendations for every child.

    Compare the number of biscuits, the weight and the nutritional information on the same portion basis before setting aside an amount at home.

  • Checking the brand or butter content but overlooking allergens

    The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Daelmans and Jumbo, among others, list wheat or gluten, milk and soya.

    Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually sending in, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    Jumbo says that the pack of 18 individually wrapped mini syrup waffles it previously sold is no longer available online. Lidl describes its Sondey variety as available in store only.

    Check the current range before relying on a particular pack, especially if individual wrappers are important to you.

Brands to consider

Daelmans

Mini syrup waffles in bags listed by retailers including Albert Heijn and PLUS.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 200 g pack and a label portion of four minis (32 g); PLUS lists a bag of 25.
  • You’ll need to portion out a larger bag yourself. The product listings mentioned list allergens including wheat, milk and soya.

AH

Own-brand mini syrup waffles in a 300 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists 8 g per portion, 37 portions and resealable packaging, making it easy to portion out some at home.
  • The product information lists 31 g of sugars per 100 g and names milk, soya, lactose and wheat. Check the label on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Own-brand mini syrup waffles in a 300 g variety.

  • Jumbo provides nutritional values per 24 g for this variety, so you can use that portion size when comparing products.
  • The 300 g variety lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Jumbo says the individually wrapped 18 × 8 g variety is no longer available online.

PLUS

Own-brand mini syrup waffles in a 300 g pack; PLUS also lists a bag of 25 Daelmans waffles.

  • PLUS lists a Nutri-Score E and 36.9 g of sugars per 100 g for its own brand. These are label details to consider alongside the portion size, not a judgement on a child’s lunch.
  • The own-brand product lists wheat, milk, soya and lactose. Ingredients and product information may change.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI lists 300 g packs of mini syrup waffles under this own brand.

  • The product description says they contain 25% butter.
  • Check the label on the pack in store for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

Sondey (Lidl)

Mini butter syrup waffles that Lidl describes as available in store only.

  • Lidl lists a 316 g pack containing around 37 waffles.
  • Check the current packaging, nutritional information, allergens and availability in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini syrup waffles suitable as a regular school snack?

Don’t use a mini syrup waffle as a replacement for a usual school lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products among the foods to include for school. Only consider adding a small portion of biscuits now and then alongside those basics.

How do I decide how many mini syrup waffles to pack?

Use the weight per waffle or the portion information on the label to set aside a small amount at home. A stated portion, such as 8 g for the AH variety mentioned, isn’t a set amount for every child; consider the rest of the lunch too.

Which allergens should I check in mini syrup waffles?

The AH, Daelmans, Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya; some also list lactose. Always read the allergen information on the pack you buy, as the ingredients may change.

Can my child take a mini syrup waffle to school?

First check the rules at your child’s school, class or childcare setting about the food children can bring in. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the food policy at your own school or out-of-school club; don’t assume the rules are the same everywhere.

How should I store an opened bag of mini syrup waffles?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says to store its mini syrup waffles in a cool, dark and dry place and, once opened, keep them in a sealed container; PLUS advises storing its own brand in a dry, dark place.