Flatmates doing the shopping together
If you’re buying stroopwafels for a get-together, the net weight and number of biscuits or portions can help you work out how much you need. Jumbo lists a 468 g pack, while ALDI lists 12 biscuits and 378 g.
Who is this for?
Organisers of a sharing occasion
If you want to put out a bag for flatmates to help themselves, mini stroopwafels are an alternative to full-size waffles. PLUS describes its 25-piece bag of Daelmans Mini Stroopwafels Caramel as a sharing pack.
Flatmates with specific dietary requirements
If vegan or gluten-free options are important, check the specific variant rather than relying on the brand name alone. If anyone has an allergy, also check the current packaging for other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out who’ll be joining in and whether anyone has a dietary requirement that must be met. Then choose a quantity and format to suit the occasion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight and number of biscuits or portions; choose an amount to suit the number of people eating. | For our first shop together, I want enough classic stroopwafels for everyone taking part. Around 36% of consumers put having enough in the pack for the group first. |
| Easy to share | Check whether the bag contains full-size waffles or mini stroopwafels, and how many there are. | For a get-together, I want to put out a bag that everyone can help themselves to. For around 29% of consumers, ease of sharing matters most. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; check any specific claims on the variant you choose. | If a flatmate needs to avoid something, I want to know whether these particular stroopwafels are suitable before sharing them. This essential dietary requirement comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| How much will be left after sharing? | Check the best-before date and storage instructions; think about how many biscuits will be left after the first evening. | If not everyone is joining in, I don’t want to leave a large opened bag in the shared kitchen. Around 14% of consumers give the highest priority to avoiding leftovers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every stroopwafel contains the same allergens
Jumbo’s classic butter stroopwafels list ingredients including gluten, milk, soya and wheat. AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels are labelled vegan, but the product may also contain milk and lactose.
If a flatmate has an essential dietary requirement, ask them to check the current packaging for the variant you’ve chosen before sharing the stroopwafels.
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Relying only on the online product page
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Lidl also states that it doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products.
Use a product page to help you decide what to buy, then check the packaging itself before sharing.
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Leaving an opened bag unsealed
Storage instructions vary by product: Jumbo says to store its butter variant in a cool, dry place; AH Terra says to store its product in a cool, dark, dry place and reseal the packaging securely after use.
Follow the instructions on the bag you buy and seal it again after sharing.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
PLUS lists Daelmans Mini Stroopwafels Caramel in a 25-piece bag designed for sharing.
- The bite-sized pieces are ideal for a table where everyone can help themselves.
- These mini stroopwafels contain wheat, gluten, soya and milk; check the packaging if anyone needs to avoid allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists classic butter stroopwafels at 468 g and a separate 240 g Lekker Vrij van Gluten variant.
- The separate variants make it clear that the gluten-free option is a different product from the classic pack.
- The classic butter variant contains gluten, milk, soya and wheat; check separately for any other allergens in the gluten-free variant.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, 300 g mini stroopwafels and 390 g AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels.
- This makes it easy to distinguish bite-sized stroopwafels from a variant labelled vegan.
- AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, and may contain milk and lactose.
ALDI
ALDI lists 12 stroopwafels weighing 378 g, as well as 300 g mini stroopwafels in its biscuit range.
- The number of biscuits and net weight can help you choose how much to buy for the group.
- Check the current product packaging and which variant is available before buying.
Sondey
Lidl has separate product listings for Sondey butter stroopwafels and mini butter stroopwafels.
- The different formats give you a choice between full-size and mini stroopwafels.
- Check the physical packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; Lidl doesn’t provide an online list for food products.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many stroopwafels I need for a student house?
First, count how many people will be eating, then compare the number of biscuits or portions and the net weight. Jumbo lists its butter pack as 468 g and 12 portions; ALDI lists a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 378 g.
Are plant-based stroopwafels suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
A plant-based label alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable. AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels are labelled vegan, but the product may also contain milk and lactose. If you have an allergy, check the current allergen information on the packaging you’ve chosen.
Where can I find allergen information for pre-packed stroopwafels?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information is provided on the label of pre-packed products. Check the label on the specific variant before sharing the stroopwafels with others.
How should I store an opened bag of stroopwafels?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag after use. Jumbo says to store its butter variant in a cool, dry place; AH Terra says to store its product in a cool, dark, dry place and seal the packaging securely.