When choosing mini syrup waffles for a TV night, base your choice on how many you want to put out beforehand, not just on the word ‘mini’. Albert Heijn lists a portion of AH Mini syrup waffles as 8 g, Jumbo lists its mini butter waffles as 24 g, and Albert Heijn lists four Daelmans minis as 32 g. Also compare the packaging, and check the latest ingredients and allergen information when you buy.
If you’d rather not keep dipping into an open bag, check the portion weight on the label and put your chosen number of minis in a bowl beforehand. The stated portion doesn’t necessarily equal one syrup waffle.
A sharing bag can be handy when there are several people watching. Dividing the minis between bowls beforehand makes it clear how many everyone has.
Wheat, milk and soya are listed in the mini varieties we looked at. Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re buying. A standard-size vegan syrup waffle isn’t automatically a suitable mini option.
First decide how many minis you want to put out while you watch. Then check whether the pack suits one person or a group, and look at the ingredients of the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the number of minis and the weight per portion. For nutritional values, also check the figures per 100 g. | I want to put a chosen amount beside me for a TV night, without having to keep reaching into the bag. Portion control would be the main reason for buying for around 50% of consumers. |
| Sharing and packaging | Check the number of pieces or the net weight, and whether the bag is resealable. | When we watch together, I want to divide the minis between us beforehand rather than pass around one open bag. Sharing would be the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings about traces on the exact pack. | I need to know whether this variety suits my dietary preferences and which allergens it contains. This check would be the main reason for choosing a product for around 20% of consumers. |
A small syrup waffle doesn’t tell you how many pieces make up the stated portion. Albert Heijn lists a portion of AH Mini syrup waffles as 8 g and four Daelmans minis as 32 g; Jumbo lists its mini butter waffles as 24 g.
Compare the label and put out the number of minis you want to eat beforehand.
PLUS describes the bag of 25 Daelmans Mini Caramel Syrup Waffles as a sharing pack. It won’t divide the contents between your viewers for you.
Put out a set number for each person, or fill one bowl with a chosen amount to share.
Wheat, milk and soya are listed for several mini syrup waffles. The ingredients of the variety you’ve chosen are what matter, not the product category or a previous purchase.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy.
Jumbo lists an individually wrapped variety of 18 × 8 g as no longer available in its online range. Lidl describes the Sondey minis we looked at as available in store only.
Before your TV night, check where the pack you want is currently available.
The main differences here are the stated portion, number of pieces and packaging. Always compare the specific variety, rather than just the brand.
Albert Heijn lists a 200 g bag of Daelmans minis; PLUS describes a 25-piece caramel variety as a sharing pack.
AH Mini syrup waffles are sold in a resealable 300 g bag.
Jumbo lists Mini Syrup Waffles with Butter in a 300 g bag. A separate, individually wrapped variety of 18 × 8 g is listed as no longer available in its online range.
Lidl lists Sondey Mini Butter Syrup Waffles in a 316 g pack containing around 37 pieces.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket and Biscotto mini syrup waffles in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists its own 300 g mini syrup waffles, as well as a 25-piece Daelmans Caramel sharing bag.
No. Their size doesn’t determine how many you eat while watching. The stated portion varies by product: Albert Heijn lists 8 g for AH Mini syrup waffles and 32 g for four Daelmans minis, while Jumbo lists 24 g for its mini butter waffles. So put out a chosen number beforehand.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack; wheat, milk and soya are listed for several of the varieties we looked at. Also check for any warnings about traces, especially if you choose a different variety or pack.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends putting its mini syrup waffles in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS says to store its variety in a cool, dry, dark place.
No. Check each variety to see whether the minis are individually wrapped or come together in one bag. Jumbo lists an individually wrapped variety of 18 × 8 g as no longer available in its online range; PLUS describes the Daelmans bag of 25 as a sharing pack.
