A regular pack with a clearly stated number of wafers or portions is useful if you want to work out in advance how many stroopwafels you can hand out. Choose mini stroopwafels if smaller treats better suit your plans. In either case, check the actual quantity, packaging and current label, especially if any guests have food allergies.
If you’re planning a treat for each hiding place or participant, a stated quantity gives you a clearer idea than the pack weight alone. ALDI and Lidl, for example, list 12 stroopwafels in the packs described, while Jumbo lists 12 portions in its regular pack.
A mini version may work well for several small treat stops. Jumbo lists a 24 g portion and around 12 portions per pack for its mini stroopwafels; check separately how many wafers and individual wrappers the pack contains.
If you’re catering for a mixed group, check the label on every pack you choose. Product information from Jumbo, Daelmans and PLUS, among others, lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. Check the specific pack before handing anything out.
First, work out how many treats you want to hand out and whether they need to be small. Then check the packaging and label on each pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of treats | Compare the number of wafers or portions with the number of times you plan to hand them out; don’t use the net weight as a substitute for counting. | If I want to set something aside for every participant or hiding place, I need to know in advance how many are in the pack. Around 40% of consumers prioritise being able to plan the quantity. |
| Size and packaging | For mini stroopwafels, check the actual quantity, portion size and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I’m planning lots of small treat stops, I don’t want to hand out a full-size stroopwafel every time. That’s why around 30% of consumers prioritise a smaller size. |
| Allergens and labelling | Before handing them out, read the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to know what’s on the packaging of these specific stroopwafels. For around 30% of consumers, the label is their top priority. |
Weight doesn’t tell you how many individual treats you can hand out. Albert Heijn lists 8 portions for the pack described, while ALDI and Lidl each list 12 wafers in the packs described.
First, count the planned hiding and handing-out stops, then compare that number with the quantity or number of portions on the pack.
The product information reviewed lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Jumbo also notes that one Kanjers variant may contain traces of nuts; this doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
Read the label on every pack you buy before handing anything out, and provide a suitable alternative if a participant can’t eat it.
A smaller size doesn’t tell you whether the wafers are loose in one bag or individually wrapped. That matters if you want to hide or hand out each treat separately.
Check the inner packaging on the specific pack before preparing the hunt.
A branded option for sharing stroopwafels after the hunt.
Jumbo offers both regular stroopwafels and a mini version.
A regular pack to compare if you’re planning a limited number of treat stops.
A regular 480 g pack for comparing pack weight and labelling.
A regular butter stroopwafel pack for a planned number of treats.
A regular pack with a stated quantity to help you plan.
These Kanjers packs show how many stroopwafels they contain. Compare that quantity with your plans for handing them out, and check the inner packaging and label on the pack you choose.
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The stated quantity of 10 wafers makes it easier to plan treats for a small group. Before handing them out, check the inner packaging and current label, especially if anyone has a food allergy.
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The stated quantity of 8 wafers helps you work out whether this pack suits your plans for handing them out. Check how the wafers are packed and read the label if anyone has a food allergy.
It depends on how many hiding or handing-out stops you’re planning. Count them and compare the total with the stated number of wafers or portions: the ALDI and Lidl packs described each contain 12 wafers, while Albert Heijn lists 8 portions for the pack described.
The mini size alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped. Check the inner packaging if you want to set aside each find separately. Jumbo lists 24 g portions for its mini version, but that doesn’t confirm that each one has an individual wrapper.
Read the allergen information on the specific pack, especially if a participant has a food allergy. The product information described includes wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; Jumbo also notes that one Kanjers variety may contain traces of nuts.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. The products described from Jumbo, PLUS and Daelmans recommend storing them in a cool, dry and/or dark place, but always follow the instructions on your own pack.
