If you’re serving regular stroopwafels on Sinterklaas Eve, compare the number of wafers and the pack size. Minis are ideal for smaller bites, but they aren’t always individually wrapped. If a guest needs a gluten-free option, choose one that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the label for any other relevant allergens too.
If guests will help themselves from a shared pack, the total quantity and number of wafers matter more than a label such as ‘sharing’. Compare both: packs containing the same number of wafers can differ in weight.
Mini stroopwafels are a good option with coffee or tea. If you want to give each guest an individually wrapped portion, check that the minis you choose are individually wrapped.
Ask which ingredients are relevant to your guests and read the label for the exact variant. A gluten-free stroopwafel may still contain other allergens.
Start with any essential dietary or allergen requirements. Then choose the type of portion and compare the quantity and ingredients only among suitable options.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the weight and the number of wafers or stated portions; they don’t give you the same picture of how much is in the pack. | If I’m serving regular stroopwafels, I want to estimate how many packs I’ll need for my guests. Getting enough in the pack is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion format | Check whether they’re minis and whether they’re actually individually wrapped. | With coffee or tea, I want to offer guests smaller bites, perhaps individually wrapped portions. Small, easy-to-serve portions are the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If needed, choose a variant explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the label for other relevant allergens and warnings too. | If a guest needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, I can’t rely on the name of a regular stroopwafel. For around 25% of consumers, this essential check is the deciding factor. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check the ingredients of your chosen variant if, for example, butter or a plant-based recipe is important to you. | If there are no essential dietary restrictions, I want to choose a variant that suits what my guests enjoy eating. For around 17% of consumers, this preference for particular ingredients or flavours matters most. |
According to Jumbo, its regular Jumbo Stroopwafels met Roomboter contain wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Having more wafers in a pack doesn’t change the ingredients.
Ask which allergens are relevant to your guests and check the current label on the variant you’re buying.
PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free stroopwafels. So the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether the product is suitable for someone avoiding another allergen.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, read the full allergen information and any warnings on the packaging.
Van Oordt describes a Daelmans box containing 200 individually wrapped minis, but that doesn’t mean other bags of minis have the same packaging.
Check for the words ‘individually wrapped’ if you want to hand out separate, wrapped portions.
For anyone looking for mini stroopwafels to hand out.
Offers a regular butter variant and a separate gluten-free option.
Offers butter stroopwafels and a separate 240 g bag of gluten-free ones.
Offers regular stroopwafels and a separate mini option.
A pack of butter stroopwafels for anyone wanting to serve regular wafers.
This pack is an option if you want to serve regular stroopwafels and can plan your quantities around eight wafers.
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For serving regular stroopwafels; consider whether eight wafers will be enough for your guests.
If anyone has allergen requirements, check the current label on this pack.
Think about how many guests will have one, and whether the wafers are the main treat or something to enjoy with coffee and tea. Then compare both the number of wafers and the weight: Jumbo lists twelve portions for 468 g, while Lidl lists twelve wafers for 480 g.
Choose a stroopwafel explicitly labelled gluten-free for that guest, rather than a regular variant. Jumbo lists gluten and wheat in its regular Stroopwafels met Roomboter; if you choose a gluten-free option, check for other relevant allergens too, such as egg and lupin in PLUS’s gluten-free variant.
Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack and seal any opened bag carefully. If you want to offer guests individually wrapped portions, check that the minis you choose are actually individually wrapped.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variant you plan to serve. Check for any warnings about possible cross-contamination too, and ask the guest which allergens they need to avoid rather than making assumptions based on a label such as ‘gluten-free’.
