Groups who want plenty to share
If several players will be snacking, the net weight and number of servings can help you work out how many bags you need. Jumbo lists 12 servings for its 468 g pack, while PLUS offers a 480 g pack.
Who does size matter to?
Players who want an easy snack
If you’d rather grab a small biscuit than share a larger waffle while playing, mini stroopwafels are worth considering. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey pieces in a 316 g pack, while ALDI offers a 300 g Heerlijck Banket mini variety.
Hosts catering for guests with allergies
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, the current label matters more than the size of the bag. Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces of other allergens before serving the waffles.
What should you look for?
First, check which ingredients are suitable for your group. Then decide how many waffles you want to serve and whether smaller pieces would be easier to enjoy during the game.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Enough waffles for the group | Compare the net weight and number of servings. Jumbo lists 468 g and 12 servings; PLUS lists 480 g. | When I’m putting something out for several players, I want to know in advance whether one bag has enough servings. Having plenty in stock would be the top consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Easy to pick up and share | Check the size, number of pieces and total weight. Lidl lists around 37 mini stroopwafels in 316 g. | During a game, I’d rather grab a small biscuit than have to share a larger waffle. Convenience at the table would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including warnings about possible traces of allergens. If you choose a gluten-free variety, check it for other ingredients too. | If a guest needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, I want to know whether this particular pack is suitable. Ingredients and allergens would be the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Servings and nutritional information | Compare the serving size and nutritional values per serving and per 100 g on the pack you choose. | If the game night goes on for a while, I want to be able to decide how many waffles to put out at once. Servings and nutritional information would be the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
What should you watch out for?
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Judging the quantity by the size of the bag
A large bag and a pack containing lots of small pieces can’t be compared in the same way. What’s more, the number of pieces doesn’t always tell you how much each waffle weighs.
Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of servings with the number of players.
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Assuming mini stroopwafels have different ingredients
Mini describes the size, not the allergens or nutritional values per 100 g. Ingredients may vary between varieties.
Choose minis for their smaller snack size, and check the label separately for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
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Relying solely on an online product description
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change. This is especially important if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Before serving, read the label on the pack you’ve actually bought.
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Opening the whole bag and putting it straight on the table
This makes it harder to spread portions across the game night or set some waffles aside for later.
Start by putting out an amount that suits your group. Store any leftover stroopwafels in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.
Brands and varieties compared
Jumbo
Jumbo offers both regular butter stroopwafels in a 468 g pack and Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels in a 240 g pack.
- The 468 g pack lists 12 servings.
- Jumbo says its gluten-free variety carries the Crossed Grain mark; check the label for other allergens too.
PLUS
PLUS offers regular stroopwafels in a 480 g pack and a 400 g Korenlanders butter variety.
- The listed weight makes it easier to plan how much you need for your group.
- Check the current pack for ingredients and nutritional information, as these can change.
Sondey
Sondey is Lidl’s brand for a mini butter stroopwafel variety, ideal if you want to serve smaller pieces.
- Lidl lists around 37 pieces in a 316 g pack.
- Check whether the total quantity is right for your group, and read the label for the ingredients.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI offers Heerlijck Banket mini stroopwafels in a 300 g pack.
- The mini size is a good option if players want to pick up individual small waffles.
- Before serving, check the pack for the number of pieces, ingredients and allergens.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists regular butter stroopwafels in a 310 g pack.
- The product information lists eight 39 g servings, which can help you plan how much to allow per player.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so check the current label.
Daelmans
Daelmans has offered individually wrapped stroopwafels in a bulk pack, among other products.
- A pack listed by Jumbo contained 36 waffles weighing 39 g each.
- Jumbo no longer lists that specific pack in its online range. Check which Daelmans variety you can actually buy, and read its label.
Stroopwafels to share from Joybuy
These Kanjers packs list a set number of regular stroopwafels to share among players. Choose based on how many pieces you’d like, and check the pack for ingredients and allergens; the number of pieces alone won’t tell you how much the bag weighs.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
With eight waffles, you have a clear number to divide among the players.
Decide whether eight pieces will be enough for your guests, and check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
With ten waffles, this is a good option if you want to plan on one per player for a group of up to ten.
Also check the net weight if the total quantity matters to your choice, and read the current label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How many stroopwafels do I need for a board game night?
Work out how much you need based on the number of players and how many waffles you want to serve each person. Jumbo lists twelve 39 g servings in its 468 g pack, giving you a clear starting point for twelve players if you allow one serving each. Bear in mind that there may be other snacks on the table too.
Are regular stroopwafels suitable for a guest who needs to avoid gluten?
Don’t assume they are: the regular Jumbo and PLUS varieties we checked contain wheat or gluten. Jumbo labels its 240 g Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as gluten-free and lists the Crossed Grain mark. Even for this variety, check the current label for other allergens and warnings.
What allergen information should I check before serving?
Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually serving, including warnings about possible traces of other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that labels must provide information to help people use food products safely.
How should I store stroopwafels left over after the game night?
Store leftover stroopwafels in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack you bought.