Travellers sharing one pack
If several passengers are eating at the same time, the net weight can help you work out how much you’ll get in one pack. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list standard stroopwafels in a range of pack sizes.
Which pack suits which traveller?
Travellers spacing out portions during the journey
Mini stroopwafels offer smaller pieces for several snack breaks. If you want to hand out waffles to each person in advance, you could also look at individually wrapped options, such as the Daelmans product listed by Jumbo, which contains 36 individually wrapped waffles.
Travellers who need to check the label
If you have an allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirements, the ingredients and allergens in the exact product you’ve chosen matter more than the brand or pack size. Check the current label for details.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether everyone will eat from one pack at the same time or whether you want to hand out the waffles over several stops. Then choose a suitable quantity and check the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Enough to go round | Check the net weight and, if listed, the number of waffles. | If several passengers are eating at the same time, I don’t want to run out of waffles halfway through the journey. Having enough for the group is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Avoid taking too much | Match the pack size to the number of travellers and think about how you’ll keep an opened pack dry. | For a short journey, I don’t want to take a larger opened pack than I need. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity. |
| Handing out portions | Check whether they’re minis, individually wrapped waffles or waffles packed in pairs. | If travellers will be helping themselves at different times, I want to be able to hand out portions easily. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. | If someone travelling with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the pack before setting off. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Comparing only the number of waffles
The number of waffles doesn’t tell you how big the pack is. For example, Jumbo lists its standard stroopwafels at 468 g, while PLUS lists a 400 g pack and ALDI a pack of 12 waffles weighing 378 g.
Check both the number of waffles and the net weight, then choose the portion size that suits your group.
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Opening a large pack without planning how to store it
Jumbo says to store its stroopwafels made with butter in a cool, dry place. An opened pack is less practical on the go if you can’t store the rest properly.
Follow the instructions on the pack and, if needed, take a resealable container or bag with you.
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Assuming allergens based on the brand
A Daelmans product listed by Jumbo contains milk, wheat and soya. This information applies to that particular product, not automatically to every pack from the same brand.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually taking with you.
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Skipping the nutritional information
Nutritional values apply to a specific product. For Daelmans Jumbo stroopwafel 36x1st, Jumbo lists 35 g of sugars and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g, among other values.
Check the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen if it’s a factor in your choice of snacks for the journey.
Brands to consider
These brands offer different pack formats to compare. Always check the details for the specific product you’re considering.
Daelmans
Worth considering if you’re looking for individually wrapped stroopwafels: Jumbo lists a Daelmans product containing 36 individually wrapped waffles.
- Individual portions are easy to hand out in advance.
- Check the allergens for each product; another Daelmans product listed by Jumbo contains milk, wheat and soya.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand butter stroopwafels in a 468 g pack, as well as 300 g packs of mini butter stroopwafels.
- You can compare standard-sized waffles and minis by portion size and net weight.
- For the standard product, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand butter stroopwafels in a 400 g pack, as well as Daelmans products in a range of sizes.
- The listed 400 g pack makes the quantity of the own-brand product clear.
- For other products, check the net weight and number of waffles too.
ALDI
ALDI lists standard stroopwafels in a pack of 12 weighing 378 g, as well as 300 g packs of Biscotto mini stroopwafels.
- Standard waffles and minis offer different portion sizes to consider for the journey.
- Check which size you’re choosing; the packs listed contain different quantities.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in its range.
- An option to consider if you’re shopping for stroopwafels at Lidl.
- Before comparing them with other products, check the net weight, ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen.
Stroopwafels for the journey at Joybuy
These Kanjers packs contain eight or ten stroopwafels. They’re worth considering if you want to plan what to take for your journey by counting the waffles in advance.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
An option if you want to plan how many waffles to take for the group. Check the current label for allergens and storage instructions.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
An option if you want to share ten waffles between travellers or stops. Check the net weight and allergen information on the pack before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How many stroopwafels should I take on a car journey?
Match the number of waffles and the net weight to the number of travellers and the occasions when you want to share them. For comparison, Jumbo lists a 468 g standard pack, PLUS a 400 g pack and ALDI a pack of 12 weighing 378 g. Those weights alone won’t tell you which quantity is right for your journey.
When are mini stroopwafels more convenient than regular waffles?
Minis are a good fit for a journey where travellers prefer smaller pieces at different times. Jumbo and ALDI both list 300 g mini options. If everyone wants a whole waffle at the same time, a standard pack may be more practical.
How should I store an opened pack while travelling?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and make sure you can store the rest after opening. Jumbo advises keeping its butter stroopwafels in a cool, dry place. A resealable container or bag can help if the original packaging doesn’t close securely.
How do I check allergens in stroopwafels?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact product you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods; for example, a Daelmans product listed by Jumbo contains milk, wheat and soya.