Hosts looking to serve a classic treat
You want to serve sweet stroopwafels with coffee or tea, and are mainly considering how many you can share.
Which option is right for you?
Anyone comparing nutritional information
You’re looking for a biscuit based on sugar, fibre, saturated fat and serving size, without drawing conclusions from the name ‘digestive’.
Hosts taking allergens into account
For some guests, ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya, egg or lupin may be a deciding factor. You’ll want to find a suitable product with clear labelling.
What should you look for when choosing?
Classic stroopwafels
Choose these: if you’d like to share sweet stroopwafels with coffee or tea.
Bear in mind: ingredients and allergens vary by variety, so check the label if this matters to your guests.
Digestives
Choose these: if you want to pick a biscuit by comparing the nutritional information of specific products.
Bear in mind: ‘digestive’ is not a set nutritional value, nor does it guarantee that a biscuit is wheat-free.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and sharing | Check how many biscuits are in the pack and decide whether you’d like to serve stroopwafels with a hot drink. | If you want to offer guests a familiar, sweet treat, choose a pack that suits the group. For around 40% of consumers, flavour and shareability are the top priorities. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugar, fibre, saturated fat and energy per 100 g, and check the serving size too. | If you’re choosing between a stroopwafel and a digestive based on their ingredients, you’ll want to know what each variety contains. Around 30% of consumers give comparing labels the highest priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, even on a product labelled ‘gluten-free’. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to choose a product that meets their requirements. For around 20% of consumers, this is the first consideration. |
| Quantity and packaging | Compare the weight, number of biscuits and best-before date with the number of guests. | For a small get-together, you won’t want to serve more biscuits than the group needs. Around 10% of consumers put choosing the right pack size first. |
Common mistakes
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Taking the name ‘digestive’ as a nutritional claim
The stroopwafels and digestives reviewed differ in their sugar, fibre and fat content, but the product name won’t tell you the nutritional values of the variety you choose.
Compare the nutritional information for two specific products, first per 100 g and then per serving.
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Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means free from all allergens
Albert Heijn’s gluten-free stroopwafel also lists egg and lupin. Some guests may need to avoid these ingredients instead.
Check the current allergen information and clearly set aside a suitable alternative.
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Choosing a biscuit labelled ‘0% sugar’ without checking further
Albert Heijn’s Digestive 0% sugar contains sweeteners and comes with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the ingredients, warning and serving size before serving this variety to guests.
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Looking only at the size of the pack
Packs of 12 can have different total weights: Lidl lists 480 g for the Sondey variety reviewed, while ALDI lists 378 g for the pack reviewed.
Check both the number of biscuits and the weight, and choose an amount that suits your guests.
Brands to compare
Daelmans
A classic stroopwafel to enjoy with coffee or tea.
- The pack described by Albert Heijn contains 10 stroopwafels; for this variety, Daelmans suggests serving one over a hot drink.
- The variety reviewed lists wheat, milk and soya. Check the label if this matters to your guests.
Albert Heijn
The range reviewed includes stroopwafels and various digestives, so you can compare specific varieties.
- According to Albert Heijn, its Wholewheat Digestive made with wheat flour contains 37% wholemeal wheat flour and 22% wheat flour.
- The Digestive 0% sugar contains sweeteners and carries a warning about excessive consumption. The gluten-free stroopwafel reviewed lists egg and lupin.
Jumbo
The butter stroopwafels reviewed come in a 468 g pack.
- Jumbo lists 12 servings for this pack, which can help you plan how much to buy.
- The product information lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens.
PLUS
The stroopwafels reviewed are available in a 480 g pack, suitable for sharing with a group.
- The pack weight gives you a useful basis for comparing quantities.
- Before serving, check the current ingredients and nutritional information on the pack.
Sondey (Lidl)
The butter stroopwafels reviewed are a classic option in a pack.
- Lidl lists 12 biscuits and a pack weight of 480 g.
- If anyone has dietary requirements, check the nutritional information and allergens on the current pack.
Products for this get-together
These Joybuy products include a classic stroopwafel, a plain digestive and a digestive with dark chocolate. Choose between them based on what you’d like to serve, and check the pack for nutritional information and allergens.
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McVities Digestive Original 400 g
A plain digestive to serve alongside the stroopwafels if you’d like your guests to choose between two types of biscuit.
If anyone has dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack. Compare the nutritional values on the same basis as those of the stroopwafel you’ve chosen.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious stroopwafels, 10 biscuits
For a get-together where you’d like to serve stroopwafels as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
Check the current label if allergens or nutritional comparisons are important to your guests.
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McVitie's Digestives with Dark Chocolate 266 g
A digestive with dark chocolate for guests who would prefer a chocolate option to a plain biscuit.
Check this variety separately for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; don’t assume they’re the same as those of a plain digestive.
Frequently asked questions
Does a digestive always contain less sugar than a stroopwafel?
No, you can’t tell from the product names. Compare the sugar per 100 g in the nutritional information for the two varieties you’re actually considering, and check the serving size too.
Is a gluten-free stroopwafel suitable for every guest with an allergy?
No, ‘gluten-free’ says nothing about other allergens. The gluten-free stroopwafel from Albert Heijn reviewed here lists egg and lupin. Check the current label against the ingredients your guest needs to avoid.
How should you serve and store the biscuits during a neighbourhood get-together?
Follow the instructions for the product you choose, and reseal any biscuits left over. Daelmans suggests serving its stroopwafel over a hot drink, while McVitie's recommends storing its Digestive Original in a dry, preferably cool place.
How do you choose the right quantity for your group?
Check both the number of biscuits and the pack weight, and compare them with the number of guests. For example, Lidl lists 12 Sondey stroopwafels weighing 480 g for the variety reviewed, while ALDI lists 12 biscuits weighing 378 g for a pack reviewed.