Coffee and tea drinkers looking for a stroopwafel
You want syrup filling between thin waffles, perhaps warmed over a hot drink. A digestive is a different kind of biscuit and won’t give you that filling.
Who is this choice for?
Shoppers with dietary or allergen requirements
Choose based on the exact product and its label, not just the words ‘plant-based’ or ‘digestive’. The regular stroopwafels from Albert Heijn and Daelmans we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya.
Shoppers comparing nutrition and pack sizes
You want to compare sugar, fibre and fat on a like-for-like basis, then consider how much you’ll actually have in a serving. Pack size may also matter if you don’t eat biscuits very often.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a filled stroopwafel or a crisp biscuit. Then check any dietary requirements and the nutritional information for the exact product before looking at delivery options.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Syrup filling or biscuit | Read the product description: Daelmans describes syrup filling between thin waffles; Albert Heijn describes its Digestive as a wheat biscuit. | I want a filled waffle with my coffee, or a crisp biscuit for something else. Around 25% of consumers would make this product difference their main deciding factor. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, even if it’s labelled plant-based or gluten-free. Check the label again when it arrives. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, whether the specific product is suitable matters more than the taste. For around 31% of consumers, this would be the most important consideration. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugar, fibre, saturated fat and energy per 100 g, then check the figures per serving. The ‘reduced sugar’ label alone tells you nothing about other nutritional values. | I want to know how my chosen serving compares with another product, rather than judging by the product name. Around 25% of consumers would put nutritional information first. |
| Pack size and delivery | Check the pack size and, after entering your delivery address, confirm that the item can be delivered. A shop listing doesn’t confirm that home delivery is available. | I’d rather order a suitable quantity that I can actually have delivered. For around 19% of consumers, this would be the deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a digestive for a type of stroopwafel
A digestive is a biscuit without the syrup filling found in a classic stroopwafel. You’ll notice the difference if you’re looking for a filled waffle to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Before adding an item to your order, check whether the description says it’s a filled stroopwafel or a digestive biscuit.
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Assuming plant-based, reduced-sugar and gluten-free mean the same thing
These labels refer to different qualities. Albert Heijn labels its Terra stroopwafels vegan, but the ingredients include wheat and soya; its reduced-sugar butter stroopwafels include wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Start with the quality that’s essential for you, then read the full ingredients and allergen information for that product.
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Assuming an in-store product can be delivered
Lidl lists the Sondey butter stroopwafels we looked at as ‘In store only’. So a product page alone doesn’t mean you can have the item delivered to your home.
Check the website or app for your delivery address to see the delivery or collection options for the item you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
An option if you’re looking for a classic filled stroopwafel. The pack described by PLUS contains ten pieces.
- PLUS describes the Daelmans product as two thin waffles with syrup filling, and suggests warming it over a hot drink.
- The listed ingredients and allergens mean this product isn’t suitable if you need to avoid wheat, milk or soya; check the latest label.
Albert Heijn
The AH range in this comparison includes stroopwafel varieties and digestive biscuits.
- Albert Heijn offers regular butter stroopwafels, a variety with 32% less sugar than its regular version according to AH, and Terra stroopwafels labelled vegan.
- These qualities vary by product: the regular and reduced-sugar varieties list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
PLUS
PLUS lists both its own-brand stroopwafels and a digestive biscuit for online ordering.
- The listed packs include 480 g of stroopwafels and 400 g of digestive biscuits; check which size suits your needs.
- Check delivery availability for your address and read the ingredient information for the specific product.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels as an in-store item.
- The Lidl listing describes a pack of twelve, weighing 480 g in total.
- Lidl marks this product as ‘In store only’; the listing doesn’t mean it’s available for delivery with an online grocery order.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists stroopwafels under its Heerlijck Banket brand.
- The brand listing describes twelve stroopwafels, weighing 480 g in total.
- A separate ALDI stroopwafel page directs shoppers to visit a store. Check delivery separately before considering an ALDI product as an online option.
Digestive biscuits on Joybuy
These products are on the biscuit side of the choice: a digestive without chocolate, or a variety coated in milk or dark chocolate. If you’re specifically looking for syrup filling between waffles, you’ll need a different type of product.
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McVities Digestive Original, 400 g
For anyone looking for a digestive biscuit rather than a filled stroopwafel. If you have a dietary or allergen requirement, check the information on the pack when it arrives.
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McVitie's Digestives Milk Chocolate, 266 g
For anyone who’d like a digestive with milk chocolate instead of a stroopwafel. Compare the nutritional information for this variety separately, and check the label if you have any allergen requirements.
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McVitie's Digestives with Dark Chocolate, 266 g
For anyone looking for a digestive with dark chocolate, without the syrup filling of a stroopwafel. Check the information for this specific variety for nutritional values and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Is a plant-based stroopwafel also gluten-free?
No, you can’t assume that from the plant-based label. Albert Heijn labels its Terra stroopwafels vegan, but the ingredients include wheat and soya; if you have an allergen requirement, check the rest of the label too.
When should you choose a gluten-free digestive?
If gluten-free is essential for you, only choose a variety that’s specifically labelled gluten-free. The regular AH Digestive is a wheat biscuit, while Schär Digestive Landtaler is described as gluten-free by Albert Heijn; check the latest label for that variety too.
Where can you check allergens in biscuits ordered online?
Read the allergen information for the product you’ve chosen, then check the pack label when it arrives. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that food labels must list fourteen allergens; don’t rely on a category name or search filter alone.
Can Lidl or ALDI stroopwafels be delivered?
Don’t assume so based on an in-store listing. Lidl labels the Sondey butter stroopwafels we looked at as ‘In store only’, and an ALDI stroopwafel page directs shoppers to visit a store. Check the current website or app to see which options are available for your address.
How should you store an opened pack of stroopwafels?
Store the pack tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought.