Which pack is handy for you?

Families filling the biscuit tin

A larger pack can cover several school lunches if you decide at home how many waffles to pack each time. Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI list packs of 12, with different total weights.

Parents who want to portion them out

Mini stroopwafels or waffles wrapped in pairs can fit more easily into a lunchbox. Still check how many you’re packing: the way they’re packaged isn’t a serving recommendation.

Households that need to check allergens

If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, you’ll also need to check the other ingredients. For example, PLUS’s gluten-free stroopwafels list egg and lupin.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how you want to store the waffles at home and pack them for school. Then check the portion size, allergens and nutritional information on each pack that matters for your lunchbox.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Stock and quantity Compare the total weight and the number of waffles or portions. Jumbo lists 468 g and 12 portions; Lidl 480 g and 12 waffles; ALDI 378 g and 12 waffles. I want to fill the biscuit tin for several school days and know in advance how many waffles are in the pack. Having enough in stock is the most important factor for around 40% of consumers when making this choice.
Portions and taking them with you Check whether the pack contains individually wrapped waffles, minis or pairs, then decide how many to pack for each lunch. When a lunchbox is full, I want to choose an amount that’s easy to take along. Portioning comes first for around 30% of consumers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the label. If you choose a gluten-free variety, check for other allergens too, including egg and lupin if relevant. If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in this particular variety. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their top priority when buying.
Nutritional information Check the nutritional information per 100 g as well as the portion size, particularly the listed sugars and saturated fat. When I put a stroopwafel in a school lunch, I want to weigh up the amount against the rest of the lunch. This nutritional consideration is the deciding factor for around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a family pack for a lunch portion

    The number of waffles in a multipack doesn’t tell you how many to pack each time. For example, Jumbo lists 12 portions in its 468 g pack.

    At home, set aside the amount you’ve chosen in a lunchbox or bag, and keep the rest of the pack for another day.

  • Looking only at the words ‘gluten-free’

    A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens. PLUS’s gluten-free stroopwafels contain egg and lupin.

    Read the full allergen information for the variety you’re buying, even if the front of the pack suits a particular dietary requirement.

  • Treating online product information as the definitive label

    Ingredients and nutritional values can change, so a product description you viewed earlier may not match the pack you buy.

    Check the label on the pack when you buy it and before packing it for school, especially if an allergen needs to be avoided.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Daelmans

A standard stroopwafel for anyone who wants to count the waffles and portions in advance.

  • Albert Heijn lists the pack shown as 390 g, divided into 10 portions of 39 g.
  • This variety lists wheat, milk and soya. Check the pack if allergens or nutritional values matter when choosing a school lunch.

Jumbo

A supermarket own-label butter stroopwafel in a larger pack.

  • Jumbo lists 12 portions in its 468 g pack, so you can portion out the supply at home.
  • The product information lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Read the label if any of these allergens need to be avoided.

Albert Heijn

A retailer offering both standard stroopwafels and mini varieties.

  • Mini waffles offer a different size if you want to put together the contents of the lunchbox yourself.
  • The size alone tells you nothing about nutritional value or allergens. Compare the individual packs for this information.

PLUS

A retailer with a standard 400 g Korenlanders pack and a separate 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel.

  • The two varieties make it important to choose the right product description rather than relying on the brand or retailer alone.
  • The standard Korenlanders variety lists wheat and milk; the gluten-free variety contains egg and lupin.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • The stated number of waffles and pack weight help you plan how to fill the biscuit tin.
  • For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, read the label on the pack in store.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of 12 stroopwafels, weighing 378 g.

  • The number of waffles makes it possible to portion them out in advance for different lunch occasions.
  • Don’t compare packs by the number of waffles alone: the total weight varies too. Check the allergens on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a family pack handy for school lunches?

Yes, if you portion out the waffles at home for separate lunches. Jumbo lists 12 portions in a 468 g pack, while Lidl lists 12 waffles in a 480 g pack. The contents of the whole pack aren’t the same as one lunch portion.

Which allergens should I check in standard stroopwafels?

It varies by product. The standard varieties shown by Jumbo and Daelmans list wheat, milk and soya. Always check the allergen information on the current pack for the child who’ll be taking the waffle to school.

Are gluten-free stroopwafels also free from other allergens?

No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from all allergens. The gluten-free stroopwafels shown by PLUS contain egg and lupin, so check all the ingredients that are relevant to your choice.

How should I store an opened family pack?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo and PLUS product information says to store in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened pack according to the instructions on the label.

What should I look for in the nutritional information for a stroopwafel for school?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the amount you’ll actually pack. Jumbo lists 36 g of sugars per 100 g for the butter stroopwafels shown, while Albert Heijn lists 38 g per 100 g for the Daelmans variety shown. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks are high in sugar or saturated fat, so consider the waffle alongside the rest of the lunch.