Busy coffee station manager
Wants colleagues and visitors to be able to take one waffle without opening the wrappers around the rest. Daelmans lists both mini and regular stroopwafels that are individually wrapped.
Which packaging suits which needs?
Buyer stocking a small office supply
Is looking for a quantity that suits a treat tin that is replenished less often. Compare the number of waffles with expected consumption and the best-before date on the packaging.
Organiser mindful of allergens
Wants to check the ingredients and allergens in the chosen variety before putting the waffles out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking how many waffles are in each wrapper, then choose a portion size and quantity that suit how the treat tin is used.
Individually wrapped mini waffles
When: For self-service when someone wants a small waffle. Daelmans lists individually wrapped mini waffles measuring 4.5 cm.
Consider: The Daelmans box of 200 mini waffles requires enough of them to be eaten before the best-before date.
Larger individually wrapped waffles
When: When you want to offer one larger stroopwafel per person; Daelmans also lists regular waffles that are individually wrapped.
Consider: If the packaging says something like 36 × 1 piece, check that each waffle really does have its own wrapper.
Two waffles per wrapper
When: When two waffles together are suitable for each serving. Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 × 2 pieces.
Consider: A duo wrapper does not meet the requirement for one individually wrapped waffle.
Waffles from a bag
When: When each waffle does not need its own wrapper and the pack size suits how quickly they’ll be eaten.
Consider: The size of a bag does not tell you how many waffles are in each wrapper; check the packaging description.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| One waffle per wrapper | Check how many waffles are in each wrapper; a duo pack is not an individually wrapped single. | When visitors help themselves to one waffle, I want the others to stay sealed. For around 42% of consumers, having an individual wrapper for each waffle is the top priority. |
| Portion size and quantity | Compare the number and size of the waffles with expected consumption; check the best-before date on the packaging. | When stocking a small office supply, I want to avoid having a large box sitting around for too long. Around 33% of consumers give highest priority to a suitable portion size and quantity. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging for the chosen variety. | When colleagues or guests tell me they have food allergies, I want to know what information applies to these specific waffles. Verifiable product information is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a duo wrapper for an individually wrapped single
According to Jumbo, Kanjers Original Stroopwafels have two waffles together in one wrapper. That is not suitable for a treat tin where everyone should be able to take exactly one wrapped waffle.
Check how many waffles are in each wrapper, not just the total number in the box.
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Choosing a large box without considering how quickly it will be used
A box of 200 mini waffles, such as the one offered by Daelmans, may be too large for a treat tin that is only topped up occasionally.
Compare the expected number of servings with the quantity, and check the best-before date on the box when it arrives.
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Assuming allergen information from a different product applies
A different flavour, variety or pack may have a different ingredients list. An individual wrapper does not automatically make a waffle suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the current ingredients and allergens for the specific variety on the physical packaging, including any warnings.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
Daelmans lists both mini and regular stroopwafels that are individually wrapped. According to Daelmans, the mini variety in a box of 200 measures 4.5 cm in diameter.
- Explicitly stated individual wrapping makes this variety a good option for self-service.
- Match a box of 200 to how quickly the waffles will be eaten, and check the best-before date and current ingredients on the packaging.
Kanjers
Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 × 2 pieces; the Joybuy product description also says they are wrapped in pairs.
- The two waffles stay together in their wrapper until it is opened.
- This duo format is not suitable if you specifically need one wrapper per waffle.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in its range.
- A brand worth considering when comparing stroopwafels for an office treat tin.
- Before buying, check the packaging if each waffle needs its own wrapper.
Stroopwafels on Joybuy
These Kanjers products come in two different pack sizes. The Original variety has two waffles together in one wrapper. If you want one sealed waffle per serving, check the wrapper format on the Extra Delicious packaging before choosing it for the treat tin.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10-pack
A pack of 10 to consider for a smaller office supply. If one sealed waffle per serving is important, check the packaging to see how many waffles are in each wrapper.
Before putting them out, also check the current allergen information and best-before date.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8-pack
Worth considering if two waffles per serving suit your needs; these are not individually wrapped.
The pack contains 8 waffles, arranged as 4 × 2 pieces, and weighs 320 g according to Jumbo. Check the current allergen information and best-before date on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are two waffles in one wrapper individually wrapped?
No, both waffles are together in one wrapper. Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels as 4 × 2 pieces. If each colleague needs to be able to take one sealed waffle, choose a variety whose packaging explicitly confirms that there is one waffle per wrapper.
How should you store stroopwafels in an office treat tin?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and check the best-before date. Keep individual wrappers sealed until someone takes a waffle. If you buy a larger quantity, check that it suits how quickly the office will get through it before the best-before date.
Which allergens should you check in stroopwafels for the office?
Check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re putting out; don’t rely on information for another brand or flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods.
Is an individual wrapper enough to make a waffle suitable for someone with an allergy?
No. An individual wrapper tells you nothing about the waffle’s ingredients or any allergens it may contain. So, before offering the waffles, read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings on the packaging.