If you’re filling a sharing platter for a birthday, compare regular stroopwafels by net weight and number of biscuits; minis are another option for bite-sized treats. If a guest has a specific allergy or needs a gluten-free diet, check the latest label for the exact product and serve a suitable option separately. Minis aren’t automatically individually wrapped.
Compare the net weight with the number of biscuits you want to serve. ALDI and Lidl both list a regular 480 g pack containing 12 stroopwafels, so you can work out in advance whether one bag will be enough for your guests.
Mini stroopwafels work well on a platter alongside coffee, tea or cake. Jumbo lists a 300 g mini pack, Lidl around 37 minis in 316 g, and Albert Heijn 25 portions in 200 g. If you need them for handing out, check separately whether the minis you choose are individually wrapped.
Ask which ingredients your guest needs to avoid, then read the packaging for the exact stroopwafel. Product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, among others, lists wheat, milk and soya in the varieties reviewed. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present.
First decide how you want to serve the stroopwafels and whether anyone has an allergy or dietary requirement. Then compare the pack size, number of biscuits and flavour.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for a sharing platter | Compare the net weight and number of biscuits; weight alone won’t tell you how many you can serve. | If I’m filling one platter for a small group, I want to know in advance whether the bag contains enough biscuits. For around 36% of consumers, having enough in the pack comes first. |
| Handing out bite-sized treats | Check the size and the number of biscuits or portions. If you need individual wrappers, check separately whether they’re included. | I want to serve small treats alongside cake or coffee that guests can help themselves to. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ease of serving. |
| Allergens and suitability for a gluten-free diet | Ask about the specific dietary requirement and read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which stroopwafel I can offer separately. This suitability is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Classic flavour or a variation | Compare the flavour with the pack size and ingredients; products from the same brand don’t necessarily have the same ingredients. | I want to choose between a regular stroopwafel and a different flavour, even if the packs aren’t the same size. For around 14% of consumers, flavour comes first. |
A stated number of stroopwafels doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped. The same goes for minis: their size doesn’t tell you how they’re packaged.
Want to give guests individually wrapped portions? Check the packaging for the exact product. For a sharing platter, you could put out serving tongs.
The regular stroopwafels reviewed contain ingredients such as wheat and milk; some varieties also list soya. Ingredients vary from product to product.
Ask guests in advance about any specific allergies or dietary requirements, then check the latest label and keep a suitable option separate when serving.
A gluten-free label alone doesn’t tell you whether the product contains milk, soya or other ingredients a guest needs to avoid.
If you’re choosing gluten-free stroopwafels, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging too.
These brands and supermarket own-label ranges offer relevant stroopwafel options. Always check the packaging for the specific product, rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Daelmans describes stroopwafels in a range of sizes and packs. PLUS lists, among other options, a pack of 10 and a pack of 25 minis.
Jumbo lists regular stroopwafels in a 468 g pack, mini stroopwafels in a 300 g pack, and a separate product labelled gluten-free weighing 240 g.
Albert Heijn lists its own stroopwafels and mini varieties alongside Daelmans products. The AH mini caramel-sea salt variety contains 200 g, divided into 25 stated portions.
Lidl lists a Sondey pack of 12 regular butter stroopwafels weighing 480 g in total, as well as a mini pack of around 37 biscuits weighing 316 g.
ALDI lists a Heerlijck Banket pack containing 12 butter stroopwafels, with a net weight of 480 g.
PLUS lists Korenlanders butter stroopwafels in a 400 g bag, as well as Daelmans stroopwafels and minis.
If you want to count out regular stroopwafels for a sharing platter, this pack of eight is one option to compare with the number of guests. If anyone has dietary requirements, check the latest label.
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Useful if you want to count out stroopwafels for a sharing platter in advance; decide whether eight will be enough for your guests.
Check the latest label for ingredients and allergens. Don’t assume each stroopwafel is individually wrapped unless this is confirmed.
Choose the number of biscuits or stated portions to suit what you want to serve; there’s no set number per guest. ALDI and Lidl each list 12 biscuits in their regular 480 g bag. For minis, Lidl lists around 37 biscuits per pack, while Albert Heijn lists 25 portions for the mini variety mentioned.
Not necessarily: ‘mini’ describes the size, not the wrapping. Check the latest packaging or product description if you want to give each guest an individually wrapped portion.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack for anything your guest needs to avoid. The regular varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat and milk, and some also list soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels; before serving, check for any warnings about traces too.
No. A gluten-free label alone doesn’t tell you whether the product contains milk or soya, for example. Read the full ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose, and keep it separate when serving if your guest needs you to.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The product information listed by Jumbo and PLUS says to store in a cool, dry place; for the relevant variety, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening. Check the best-before date on the bag too.
