Stocking up for the biscuit tin
You regularly top up a shared tin and want to know how many waffles and how much product one pack will give you.
Who are these packs for?
Looking for a particular flavour or butter content
You’re choosing between standard stroopwafels, varieties made with butter and a particular filling. The ingredients list helps you compare them.
Checking portions or allergens
You’re looking for a smaller size to share out, or need to check the ingredients and allergens on the current label before eating.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many waffles you want to bring home at a time. Then check whether the ingredients and size suit the people who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per pack | Compare the net weight, number of waffles and best-before date. | If I regularly top up a biscuit tin, I want one pack to contain enough waffles. For around 40% of consumers, the amount per pack comes first. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the ingredients if you’re looking for butter or a particular filling; compare the nutritional information per 100 g on a like-for-like basis. | If you’re looking for a variety made with butter or a particular filling, focus on the ingredients. For around 30% of consumers, this is their main priority. |
| Portions and allergens | Check the size of each waffle or pack and look at the current allergen information on the label. | If I want to share out the waffles or need to take allergens into account, the size and label need to suit my needs. Portions or ingredients come first for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming mini or butter varieties are allergen-free
The size and the butter label don’t tell you which allergens you can avoid. The PLUS mini waffles and butter stroopwafels described here list ingredients including wheat, soya and milk.
Always check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging itself before eating, especially if someone has an allergy.
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Assuming a product listing means it’s available in your store
A pack shown online won’t necessarily be stocked at the branch where you shop. Lidl lists the Sondey variety described here as a store product.
Check your store’s range before relying on a particular variety being available.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
The bag described contains ten stroopwafels. There’s also a duo pack if you’re looking for a smaller option.
- According to PLUS product information, the ten-piece bag contains 50% syrup filling. Daelmans also mentions butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
- The variety described lists wheat, soya and milk. If you have an allergy, always check the current label.
Jumbo
The Jumbo pack of butter stroopwafels described here weighs 468 g and is an option for filling your biscuit tin.
- Jumbo recommends storing this pack in a cool, dry place.
- Check the contents and ingredients of the variety you choose; other pack sizes in the range aren’t the same product.
PLUS
The PLUS packs described here include 480 g of standard stroopwafels, a 400 g butter variety and 300 g of mini waffles.
- The ingredients list for the 400 g variety includes both butter concentrate and butter.
- The standard variety described lists wheat, soya and milk; if you have an allergy, don’t choose based on size alone.
Heerlijck Banket
This ALDI own-brand has a pack described as containing twelve butter stroopwafels, with a net weight of 480 g.
- The stated number of waffles and weight make it easy to see how much you’re buying in one pack.
- Check with your store to see if this pack is available.
Sondey
The Lidl caramel and sea salt variety described here contains ten stroopwafels in a 400 g pack.
- Lidl lists butter as an ingredient in this particular variety.
- Lidl lists this variety as a store product, so check the range at your local branch.
Stroopwafels on Joybuy
This pack of eight stroopwafels suits anyone who wants to share out the waffles. If you’re filling a biscuit tin, it’s also worth looking at the number of waffles in larger packs.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
An option if you’d rather share out your stroopwafels than choose one large pack for the biscuit tin.
The product name states that the pack contains 8 pieces. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label before serving the waffles.
Frequently asked questions
How can I spot a large pack for the biscuit tin?
Compare both the net weight and the number of waffles, not just the wording on the front. PLUS and ALDI describe 480 g packs; Jumbo lists a 468 g butter variety. Also check whether you can finish the pack within the stated shelf life.
Can I choose regular stroopwafels if I have a gluten, soya or milk allergy?
Don’t assume regular stroopwafels are suitable if you have one of these allergies. The PLUS and Daelmans varieties described here list wheat, soya and milk; always check the allergen information on the current packaging before eating.
How should I store stroopwafels after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on your pack and seal it well once opened. For its 468 g butter variety described here, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place. Also check the best-before date on the pack.
What information on the label can help me compare products?
Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional information. Your Europe lists this information among the EU rules for prepacked foods. Compare the nutritional values of different packs per 100 g, and also check the weight of each waffle if portion size is important to your choice.