If you want to give each guest one individually wrapped stroopwafel, choose a pack that clearly states that the wafers are individually wrapped. A duo contains two wafers per portion; a standard bag is a better choice if you’re serving them on a platter. Before buying, check how they’re packaged, and read the allergen information on the product you’ve bought before handing them out.
You want to be able to give guests a sealed portion without opening a bag. Check that each wafer really does have its own wrapper: Daelmans’ 36 x 1 label makes the pack size clear, but doesn’t tell you everything about the wrapping itself.
If you’re putting the wafers out or handing them round yourself, a standard bag may be enough. Pay particular attention to the number of wafers: the packs listed by Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI contain different quantities.
You want to know what you’re offering your guests. So check the label on the exact pack you’re buying; standard stroopwafels list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. A gluten-free product range doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present.
First decide whether each guest needs a sealed portion or whether you’ll serve the wafers yourself. Then compare the number of wafers and check the label for anyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing them out individually | Look for an explicit statement that each wafer has its own wrapper. Note the difference between 36 x 1, 18 x 2 and a bag showing only the total number of wafers. | If I want to give each guest one sealed treat, I don’t want to portion them out of a bag on the spot. Around 50% of consumers would make individual portions their top priority. |
| Number of wafers | Count how many wafers you need and compare this with the number in each pack; a duo contains two wafers per portion. | If I’m serving them on a platter, I want enough wafers to put out without needing individual wrappers. Around 30% of consumers would make the number of wafers their main consideration. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if the product is labelled gluten-free. | If guests ask about the ingredients, I want to be able to show them the label on the product I’m serving. Checking allergens would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A bag of ten or twelve wafers doesn’t mean each guest gets a sealed portion. An 18 x 2 pack also contains two wafers per portion.
Check the pack size and, if you need individually wrapped treats, make sure the packaging explicitly says that each wafer has its own wrapper.
Jumbo no longer listed the Daelmans 36 x 1 pack as available online; Albert Heijn didn’t stock the Daelmans duo display.
Check current availability before planning how many treats you’ll get from a pack like this.
The name doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are listed on the label of the product you’ve bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen labelling on food products.
Read the label just before handing them out, and keep the pack nearby in case guests have questions.
If you want to compare pack sizes, Jumbo listed a Daelmans 36 x 1 pack, Albert Heijn a display of 18 x 2, and PLUS a bag of 10.
Jumbo lists a 468 g butter stroopwafel pack with 12 portions, as well as a gluten-free stroopwafel range.
Albert Heijn lists its standard stroopwafels as eight portions, with a serving size of 39 g.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
ALDI lists standard stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 378 g; its biscuit range also includes 300 g packs of Biscotto mini stroopwafels.
This pack of 10 stroopwafels may suit you if you’re handing out treats. If you want one sealed wafer per guest, check whether each wafer in this variety is individually wrapped.
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For a birthday where each guest gets one treat, check whether each stroopwafel has its own wrapper. The product name states that the pack contains 10.
Before handing them out, read the label for ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Yes, if you’re serving or portioning them yourself. If you want to give each guest a sealed portion, check that the pack says each wafer has its own wrapper; the total number of wafers alone isn’t enough.
A pack marked 18 x 2 contains two wafers per portion, so it isn’t suitable if you need exactly one wafer per guest. Even with a label such as 36 x 1, check how the individual wafers are wrapped.
Read the full allergen information on the label of the exact product. Standard stroopwafels list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; don’t rely on the product name or a pack you bought previously.
Not necessarily: a gluten-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, and if necessary ask which ingredients the guest needs to avoid.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Also check what the label says about storage after opening, especially if you’re planning to put the wafers on a platter in advance.
