Who is the packaging important for?

School pupil who wants to take one snack

A sealed wrapper fits more easily into a lunch bag than a multipack. Check the contents, though: the Daelmans twin pack described by Albert Heijn and PLUS contains two waffles in one wrapper.

Shopper who needs to check allergens

If you have a food allergy, the information on the packaging of the product you actually buy is what matters. Check the ingredients and allergens again whenever you switch brand or product.

Shopper who wants to check availability

A product listing doesn’t mean the item is available at your shop. For example, Jumbo says its Daelmans option with one waffle per pack is no longer part of its online range; check current stock before relying on it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the lunch can include exactly one waffle, a wrapper containing two waffles or a multipack portioned out at home. Then check the label and availability of the product you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who does this matter to?
Quantity per wrapper Check the number of pieces as well as the net weight; one sealed wrapper may contain two waffles. I want to pack exactly one waffle without having to split a pack on the way. For around 50% of consumers, keeping the lunch portion clearly defined would be the priority.
Allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. If an ingredient needs to be avoided, I want to be able to check the label for this particular option. For around 30% of consumers, this check would be the main priority.
Availability and quantity Check stock at your shop and decide whether you want to keep or portion out extra waffles at home. I want to buy a product that’s available without packing more than intended. Around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on this.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a twin pack for one waffle

    According to PLUS, the Daelmans wrapper contains two stroopwafels with a combined weight of 78 g. If you want to pack exactly one waffle, this doesn’t give you a clearly portioned single piece.

    Check the number of pieces on the packaging, rather than just checking whether there’s one wrapper in the lunch bag.

  • Assuming a chocolate bar is the same as a stroopwafel

    Albert Heijn lists its Delicata chocolate bar with stroopwafel pieces as weighing 150 g and containing 15 portions. It’s a different format from a single, classic stroopwafel.

    Choose a chocolate bar only if that’s the type of product you want and you’ve decided in advance how much to pack.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    The ingredients in different stroopwafel products and chocolate bars aren’t interchangeable. If someone needs to avoid an allergen, making assumptions based on the brand or a previous purchase could lead to the wrong choice.

    When you buy, check the ingredients and allergens on the physical packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.

  • Assuming a product listing guarantees stock

    Jumbo says the listed Daelmans option with one waffle per pack is no longer part of its online range. The PLUS page for a chocolate bar with stroopwafel says it isn’t available at the selected shop.

    Check stock at your shop before planning a lunch around a specific product.

Brands and supermarket own brands to consider

These examples show how much packaging formats can vary. Always compare the specific product: the brand name alone doesn’t tell you how many waffles are in a wrapper.

Daelmans

PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans twin pack containing two stroopwafels. Jumbo also lists a pack of 36 waffles, each weighing 39 g.

  • The twin pack is a sealed option to take with you.
  • The wrapper contains two waffles; Jumbo says the option with one waffle per pack is no longer part of its online range.

Albert Heijn / Delicata

Albert Heijn lists a 150 g Delicata milk chocolate bar with stroopwafel pieces.

  • The product information gives the weight and lists 15 portions of 10 g.
  • A chocolate bar isn’t an individually wrapped classic stroopwafel; you’ll need to decide how much to pack.

PLUS

As well as the Daelmans twin pack, PLUS lists a 140 g milk chocolate bar with stroopwafel.

  • The product names and weights make it clear which option is a twin pack and which is a chocolate bar.
  • The chocolate bar’s page says it isn’t available at the selected PLUS shop.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a Daelmans pack of 36 waffles, each weighing 39 g, and a 150 g crunchy stroopwafel caramel chocolate bar.

  • The listed weights help distinguish the waffle from the chocolate bar.
  • Jumbo says neither product listing is still part of its online range.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • A multipack gives you waffles to portion out at home for several lunches.
  • The listed pack doesn’t provide an individual lunch wrapper for each waffle; the product page says it’s sold in store.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • The stated number of pieces makes it easy to portion them out at home.
  • The fact that it’s a multipack doesn’t mean each waffle is individually wrapped.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a Daelmans twin pack one individually wrapped stroopwafel?

No. The twin pack described by PLUS and Albert Heijn contains two stroopwafels with a combined weight of 78 g. So one sealed wrapper is only suitable if two waffles are acceptable for that lunch.

Where can I find a pack with one stroopwafel per wrapper?

Jumbo lists a Daelmans pack of 36 waffles, each weighing 39 g, but says the product is no longer part of its online range. If you choose an alternative, check the number of waffles per wrapper and current stock.

How should I pack a stroopwafel in a school bag?

Keep the wrapper sealed until it’s time to eat and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Daelmans twin pack reviewed here should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place; also check that the packaging is intact before packing it.

Which allergen information should I use when buying?

Use the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the product you’ve chosen. According to Your Europe, pre-packed food labelling must include an ingredients list; if you have a food allergy, don’t rely solely on an older online product description.