If you want to have exactly one stroopwafel during a night shift without opening a multipack, choose a pack that clearly states each waffle is individually wrapped. A portion of two is a good fit if you deliberately want to take two waffles with you: Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 x 2 pieces, while Jumbo says the Daelmans 36 x 1 piece pack is no longer in its online range. Check the current label on the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information too.
You want to take one stroopwafel with you without opening a larger pack. In that case, don’t just check the total number of pieces; look at how they’re wrapped. Jumbo listed a Daelmans pack of 36 x 1 piece, but says it is no longer in its online range.
You think two waffles are the right amount for your planned break. Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 x 2 pieces. That pack contains portions of two, not single waffles.
Your first priority is to know what’s in the variety you choose; convenient packaging is no substitute for that. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Read the label on the pack you’re actually using.
First decide how many waffles you want to take for one break. Then compare how the pack is divided up and check the nutritional information and ingredients for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| One waffle per break | Does the pack explicitly say the waffles are individually wrapped? The number of pieces in a bag doesn’t tell you whether they have individual wrappers. | I want to take one waffle with me and avoid having an opened pack left over. For around 46% of consumers, that clearly defined portion would be the top priority. |
| Portion of two | Check the number of waffles in each inner pack and compare the nutritional values per portion with those per 100 g. | Two waffles are a deliberate choice for my planned break, but one wouldn’t be enough. For around 27% of consumers, a pre-set double portion would come first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for the specific variety, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | I need to check whether the ingredients meet my dietary requirements before choosing a portion size. This would be the main buying priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Stock for several shifts | Compare the number of pieces and the weight per pack; also check the label for instructions on storing an opened pack. | I’d rather divide a larger bag up myself for several shifts than take a small pack each time. For around 9% of consumers, having enough in stock would be the biggest consideration. |
Ten or twelve pieces on the label tells you the total contents, not necessarily how many individual wrappers there are. For example, PLUS lists a bag of ten Daelmans Stroopwafels, while Lidl and ALDI each list a pack of twelve.
If you only want to take one waffle, look for an explicit statement on the pack that they’re wrapped individually or in separate portions.
Jumbo says its Daelmans pack of 36 x 1 piece is no longer in its online range. Albert Heijn marks its Stroopwafel voor onderweg as discontinued; the listing also gives different piece counts in the title and the contents line.
Check the current pack and product listing before relying on a particular portion format.
A suitable wrapper format doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens the stroopwafel contains. These can also vary between varieties.
When you buy, read the current label for the variety you’ve chosen, even if you’ve seen the same product name before.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes stroopwafels as biscuits that are high in calories and low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre. Arboportaal advises eating well during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking.
If you want to take a stroopwafel with you, plan it as a treat and think separately about your usual meals and drinks during the shift.
Daelmans appears in listings for both smaller portions and standard bags.
Albert Heijn listed a product called Stroopwafel voor onderweg.
Jumbo lists products including Kanjers Original Stroopwafels in a multipack.
Lidl lists Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels as a pack for anyone who wants to divide the portions themselves.
ALDI lists standard and mini stroopwafels from Heerlijck Banket.
PLUS lists a standard bag of Daelmans Stroopwafels.
These packs of ten or eight stroopwafels are worth considering if you want waffles for several breaks. Check the specific variety to see whether they’re wrapped individually or in portions of two; the total number of pieces doesn’t confirm this.
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For anyone looking for stroopwafels for several breaks who wants to be able to take one waffle at a time. The product name states that there are ten pieces; check the current pack to see whether each waffle is individually wrapped. Also read the label for the Extra Delicious variety to check its ingredients and allergens.
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For anyone who deliberately wants to plan for two waffles during a break, not for anyone who needs exactly one individually wrapped waffle. The product name states that there are eight pieces; check the current pack to see whether they’re wrapped in pairs, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
No, don’t plan to have a stroopwafel instead of a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes stroopwafels as biscuits that are high in calories and low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre; Arboportaal advises eating well during night shifts and trying to avoid snacking.
First compare the same quantities, then check what the pack lists as a portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the figures for one extra-large 40 g stroopwafel as 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars; for another variety or portion size, check the nutritional information on the relevant label.
Read the allergen information on the current label for the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Don’t rely on the ingredients for a different stroopwafel or an old product listing.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and decide in advance how many waffles you’ll take for each shift. Jumbo’s product listings for the Jumbo and Kanjers stroopwafels mentioned above recommend storing them in a cool, dry place; opening a multipack doesn’t turn it into individually wrapped portions.
