Who are these pack sizes useful for?

Families who want to decorate together

Whole stroopwafels make a good base for decorating, or for crumbling over cake and crumble. Albert Heijn’s Allerhande also features stroopwafel recipes for cakes and treats.

Parents who want to hand out smaller pieces

Mini stroopwafels are ideal for an activity where each child decorates or hands out a small piece. If you want to hand out the biscuits in pairs, look specifically for a pack containing pairs rather than relying on the total pack weight alone.

Families who need to check ingredients and allergens

Ingredients vary between products. Check the label on the specific pack before baking, even if you’re switching from whole biscuits to minis or to a product with a dietary claim.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need whole biscuits or smaller pieces. Then compare the quantity you’ll need for your baking activity and biscuit tin, and check the label before the children get started.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Whole biscuits and quantity Compare the net weight and the number of whole biscuits or stated servings. If I want to decorate some biscuits and still have a few left for the biscuit tin, the pack needs to contain enough whole ones. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this.
Smaller pieces to hand out Check whether the pack contains minis or biscuits wrapped in pairs, and how many it includes. For small decorations or treats, I want to hand out individual biscuits without having to cut up whole ones first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements. If someone taking part needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to check the pack before using it. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Going by the words ‘family pack’ alone

    A high net weight doesn’t tell you how many whole biscuits are inside. Jumbo lists its butter stroopwafels as 468 g and 12 servings; Albert Heijn lists AH Stroopwafels as 390 g and 10 servings.

    Compare the weight and number of biscuits or servings with what you need for your recipe and biscuit tin.

  • Assuming minis contain different allergens

    The smaller size doesn’t automatically mean different ingredients. The Jumbo, Daelmans and PLUS mini varieties described here list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya.

    Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements for the variety you choose.

  • Assuming a vegan label guarantees a product is suitable for a milk allergy

    Albert Heijn labels AH Stroopwafels as vegan, but also states that the product may contain milk and lactose.

    Check the up-to-date information on the specific pack for allergens, rather than relying on the dietary claim alone.

  • Taking in-store availability for granted

    Lidl lists its Sondey butter stroopwafels as an in-store product. So seeing a suitable size in a product listing doesn’t mean you can buy it through every shopping channel.

    Before buying, check that the pack you want is available through your preferred shopping channel.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Daelmans

PLUS lists both whole Daelmans stroopwafels and a mini variety.

  • The standard pack contains 10 whole biscuits; the mini variety is sold as a pack of 25.
  • Both varieties described list wheat or gluten, soya and milk. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

AH Stroopwafels come in a pack of whole biscuits; Allerhande also features recipes that use stroopwafels.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Stroopwafels as 390 g and 10 servings.
  • The variety labelled vegan contains wheat and soya, and may contain milk or lactose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard butter stroopwafels, minis and a separate variety labelled gluten-free.

  • The standard butter variety comes in a 468 g pack with 12 servings; the mini pack is 300 g.
  • The standard and mini butter varieties described list gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Check the full label on the separate gluten-free variety too.

Lidl / Sondey

Sondey offers whole butter stroopwafels as well as a mini version.

  • The whole biscuits described come in a pack of 12 and weigh 480 g; the mini version contains around 37 biscuits and weighs 316 g.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack. Lidl lists its whole butter stroopwafels as an in-store product.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists stroopwafels under the Heerlijck Banket label and also features a pack of 12 whole stroopwafels.

  • The ALDI product page lists that pack as containing 12 biscuits and weighing 378 g.
  • Check the weight and full ingredients and allergen information on the pack in store; the Heerlijck Banket listing also mentions a different pack size.

PLUS / Korenlanders

PLUS lists Korenlanders butter stroopwafels and separate PLUS mini stroopwafels.

  • The Korenlanders pack weighs 400 g; the PLUS mini pack weighs 300 g.
  • The varieties described don’t have the same allergen information, so check the label on the one you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Which stroopwafels are best for decorating with children?

Minis are ideal for decorating individually; whole stroopwafels are better if you want a larger base or need to crumble biscuits into a recipe. For either size, compare the number of biscuits you’ll need for the activity.

Where can I check the allergens in stroopwafels?

Check the label on the specific pack you’re going to use. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens in prepacked foods must be listed on the label and clearly distinguished from the other ingredients.

Is a vegan stroopwafel automatically suitable for someone with a milk allergy?

No, a vegan label on its own isn’t enough to confirm that. Albert Heijn describes AH Stroopwafels as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose. So check the up-to-date allergen information on the specific pack.

How should I store an opened pack of stroopwafels?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn advises resealing the AH Stroopwafels pack after use; check the best-before date on the pack too.