Solo driver looking for one snack
If you don’t want to keep an opened bag in the car, check how many waffles come in each wrapper. A duo is a pre-portioned option, but it contains two waffles, not one.
Which pack is best for you?
Traveller making several stops
If you’re taking stroopwafels for different breaks or fellow passengers, a bag may be handy. Check how many are inside and whether you’ll need to portion them out yourself.
Label reader
If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values influence your choice, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen. The stroopwafels described here include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya; the composition varies by product.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many waffles you want to eat at each stop. Then check whether the pack suits your plans and which label information matters to you.
| What to consider | Check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Portion per stop | Number of waffles and weight per wrapper; one waffle or a duo. | If I’m driving alone, I want to be able to grab one waffle without opening a bag. For around 31% of consumers, having a defined portion matters most. |
| Snacks for the journey | Number of pieces and pack type: bag or individually wrapped waffles. | For several stops or fellow passengers, I want to take enough waffles and decide how to share them out. This is the main priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Flavour and size | Mini or regular stroopwafel and the flavour listed. | For a treat, I prefer to choose between bite-sized pieces and a regular waffle. This is the deciding factor for around 15% of consumers. |
| Label information | Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g or per serving. | If I need to keep an eye on ingredients or nutritional values, I want to check them before setting off. Label information comes first for around 31% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a duo wrapper for one waffle
A compact wrapper may contain two stroopwafels. If you want to eat one at each stop, you’ll have a second waffle left over.
Check the number of pieces and the weight per wrapper. Take a duo if two waffles suit your plans or you want to share.
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Mistaking a regular bag for individually wrapped waffles
The number of waffles in a bag doesn’t tell you whether each one is individually wrapped. Once opened, a bag needs to be stored differently while you’re on the road.
Look specifically for wording such as ‘individually wrapped’ or ‘per wrapper’. Otherwise, pack a portion in a resealable container before you set off.
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Choosing based on flavour alone
The front of the pack doesn’t tell you everything about its ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Compare the current ingredients list and nutritional information for the products you’re choosing between.
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Assuming an old product page means the item is still available
Jumbo says that its Stroopwafel 8 x 29 g is no longer available. A page like this doesn’t mean you can buy the pack now.
Check which pack is available at your chosen retailer before relying on a particular portion size.
Brands to compare
Daelmans
PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans duo wrapper and a bag containing 25 mini stroopwafels.
- The duo wrapper sets out a portion for one snack break; the minis may suit sharing or portioning out yourself.
- A duo contains two waffles. Don’t assume the minis in the bag are individually wrapped.
Kanjers
Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 x 2 pieces.
- The wrappers of two make it clear how many waffles you’re taking in each pack.
- If you want exactly one waffle per stop, a duo will leave you with one spare. Check the current allergen label too.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells stroopwafels in bags and also has product pages for individually portioned packs.
- The pack types listed show why it’s worth checking how many pieces are in each wrapper.
- Jumbo says that its Stroopwafel 8 x 29 g is no longer available; check the current range.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight help you plan snacks for several stops.
- The pack details given don’t confirm that each waffle is individually wrapped.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own caramel stroopwafels in bags of 10, alongside the Daelmans packs.
- A bag of 10 may suit a journey with several snack breaks.
- For this bag, check the portion size you want and the current ingredients and allergen information.
Stroopwafels on Joybuy
These Kanjers packs are worth considering if you want to take stroopwafels with you on the road. Pay particular attention to how many waffles are in each wrapper: Joybuy describes the Original variety as being wrapped in pairs.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
For anyone who wants to take stroopwafels for several stops and plan the portions themselves.
The pack contains 10 pieces. Check how many waffles are in each wrapper and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
For a stop when you want to take two waffles: according to Joybuy, these stroopwafels are wrapped in pairs.
The pack contains 8 pieces. A duo wrapper isn’t a one-waffle portion; check the current ingredients and allergen information too.
Frequently asked questions
Is a duo wrapper the same as one stroopwafel for a journey?
No, a duo wrapper contains two stroopwafels. Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 x 2 pieces, so check how many waffles are in each wrapper if you want to eat one at each stop.
Which allergens should I check in stroopwafels?
Check the label on the pack you’re buying. The products described here include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya, while the Kanjers product reviewed also contains egg and may contain traces of nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
How should I store stroopwafels during a car journey?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack; the product information described here says to store in a cool, dry place. Reseal an opened bag and don’t leave stroopwafels in a hot, sunny car for a long time.
Should I compare nutritional values per waffle or per 100 g?
Compare values per 100 g to assess products on the same basis, then check the information per serving to see how it fits your planned snack break. Make sure you check how many waffles the label counts as one serving.