Commuter with one coffee break
You want to pop a stroopwafel in your bag without opening a large pack. Check whether your chosen wafers are individually wrapped or packed in twos: this determines how many you take with you at a time.
Who is the packaging format important for?
Planning your portion for the journey
You decide in advance whether you want one small wafer or two standard stroopwafels with your coffee. Compare the number of wafers per wrapper and the nutritional information per serving for the products you’re considering.
Checking allergens
You’re buying for yourself or someone else who needs to avoid certain ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, even if the wafers are individually wrapped.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose packaging that suits the number of wafers you want to eat during one coffee break. Then check the label for your chosen variety and consider whether you’ll store the rest while you’re out or at home.
Individually wrapped
Best when: you want to take one small wafer with you while the rest stay wrapped. Jumbo describes its mini stroopwafels as individually wrapped.
Consider: a mini is a different portion from a standard stroopwafel; also check whether the specific product is available.
Packed in twos
Best when: two wafers are your planned portion. PLUS lists eight wrappers for Daelmans Duopack; Jumbo lists Kanjers as 4 × 2 pieces.
Consider: one wrapper isn’t a one-wafer portion.
Larger bag
Best when: you want to keep stroopwafels at home or at the office, or share them. PLUS describes Daelmans Mini Stroopwafels as a sharing bag containing 25 pieces.
Consider: a sharing bag doesn’t necessarily provide individually wrapped portions for when you’re out and about.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Portion and packaging | Check whether the wafers are packed individually or in twos, and how many each wrapper contains. | If I only have one coffee break while I’m out, I want to take a sealed portion with me without opening a whole bag. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this packaging need. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ statements. | When I’m buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the pack I choose matters more than the convenience of an individual wrapper. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the pack sizes and follow the product’s storage advice after opening. | If I mainly want to share wafers at home or at the office, I pay attention to how I’ll store what’s left. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 2-pack contains two individually wrapped wafers
Two wafers in one wrapper make up a two-wafer portion; once opened, they’re no longer sealed separately.
Check whether the pack says ‘individually wrapped’, ‘packed in twos’ or ‘duopack’, and see how many wrappers it contains.
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Assuming the packaging makes a product suitable for allergies
Individual wrappers don’t change the ingredients. The Daelmans and Kanjers varieties mentioned list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; the Kanjers variety reviewed also lists egg and may contain traces of nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour, size and pack you’re buying.
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Assuming a product listing confirms availability
Jumbo describes its mini stroopwafels as individually wrapped, but also says the product is no longer available in its online range.
Check current availability before planning your coffee break around a specific type of packaging.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists a 2-pack; PLUS lists a Duopack with eight wrappers and a separate sharing bag of mini stroopwafels.
- The Duopack lets you take wrappers with you for coffee breaks in advance.
- The sharing bag of minis isn’t automatically an individually wrapped option. Check the allergens for each variety.
Kanjers
Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 × 2 pieces, 320 g.
- The pack format makes it clear that each portion contains two wafers.
- The variety reviewed lists egg, milk, soya and wheat, and may contain nuts. Check the label if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both individually wrapped mini stroopwafels and a larger pack of butter stroopwafels containing twelve portions.
- The mini pack shows how a single coffee-time snack can be packaged.
- According to Jumbo, the minis are no longer in its online range; the pack of twelve portions doesn’t confirm that they’re individually wrapped.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own caramel stroopwafels in a bag of ten and also sells the Daelmans packs mentioned above.
- The own-brand bag size is clearly stated, which is useful if you want to plan your supplies.
- The bag of ten doesn’t confirm that each wafer is individually wrapped. The own-brand variety lists wheat, soya and milk products.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Butter Stroopwafels as an in-store product containing twelve pieces, 480 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight help you plan your supplies.
- Check the wrappers on the pack if individually portioned wafers for when you’re out and about are important to you.
Packs of two stroopwafels on Joybuy
This Kanjers pack is a good fit for a coffee break when you want to take two stroopwafels with you. If you’re looking for exactly one sealed wafer, you’ll need a different type of packaging.
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Kanjers Original stroopwafels, 8 pieces
For a planned portion of two stroopwafels with coffee on the go. The eight wafers are packed in twos, not individually; if you have allergies, check the ingredients on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Do individually wrapped stroopwafels always stay fresher than wafers from a bag?
Not necessarily. With individually wrapped wafers, you don’t need to open the rest when you take one with you, but the packaging alone doesn’t guarantee a particular level of quality. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose, too.
How should I store stroopwafels for coffee on the go?
Follow the storage advice for your chosen variety and take an unopened portion with you if you want to keep the rest of your supply sealed. Jumbo advises storing its butter stroopwafels in a cool, dry place; PLUS advises keeping Daelmans mini stroopwafels in a cool, dry, dark place.
Which allergens should I check in stroopwafels?
It depends on the variety: the products mentioned list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya, while the Kanjers pack reviewed also lists egg and may contain traces of nuts. Read the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying; an individual wrapper doesn’t change the ingredients.