Choose a larger bag if your main priority is having enough stroopwafels on the table for several people at Sunday breakfast. Choose smaller or individually wrapped portions if sharing them out or keeping some sealed matters more. In either case, check the number of waffles, ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.
If you’re looking for one bag to share around the table, compare the number of waffles with the net weight. The packs reviewed from PLUS, Jumbo and Lidl show that larger bags can contain between 400 and 480 g. However, the stated number of servings doesn’t necessarily match the number of individual waffles.
If you want to hand out waffles or keep some unopened, a pack with individually wrapped waffles or pairs can be more convenient than one bag with everything loose inside. Jumbo, for example, describes mini stroopwafels that are individually wrapped.
If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on the exact variety you’re buying. Ingredients and any warnings about possible traces vary by product.
First decide how many waffles you want to serve, then choose whether one large bag or smaller sealed portions will work best for your table. If any guests have dietary requirements, always check the ingredients and allergens of the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and number of waffles; don’t automatically assume that a stated number of servings means the same number of individual waffles. | When several people are joining me, I want to know in advance how many waffles I can put on the table. Around 34% of consumers prioritise having enough waffles. |
| Sharing and storage | Check whether the waffles are packed together, individually or in pairs. | I want to be able to share out the waffles without opening the whole pack straight away. For around 33% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in these particular stroopwafels. Around 33% of consumers put these checks first. |
Packs with similar names can contain different numbers of waffles. Albert Heijn states that the AH pack reviewed contains 310 g and 8 servings; Lidl lists 480 g and 12 waffles for the Sondey variety reviewed.
Compare the stated number of waffles with the number of people joining you, and check the net weight too.
The varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. Egg and possible traces of nuts are listed differently from product to product. For Lidl’s Sondey variety, you’ll need to check the physical pack for its ingredients and allergen information.
Read the label on the exact variety before serving, even if you’ve bought a different pack size from the same brand before.
The Voedingscentrum lists 189 kcal and 14,7 g of sugars for an average extra-large 40 g stroopwafel. These values don’t apply to every waffle or pack.
Check the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen if you want to know the values per 100 g or per serving.
Daelmans offers, among other options, a bag of 10 stroopwafels and a twin pack, as listed by PLUS.
The AH stroopwafels reviewed come in a 310 g pack containing 8 servings.
For the butter stroopwafels reviewed, Jumbo lists a 468 g bag containing 12 servings.
The Korenlanders butter stroopwafels reviewed from PLUS come in a 400 g bag.
For the stroopwafels reviewed, ALDI lists a pack of 12 waffles weighing 378 g.
For the Sondey butter stroopwafels reviewed, Lidl lists 12 waffles weighing 480 g.
These stroopwafels are a good fit if you want to share out smaller, individually wrapped portions at Sunday breakfast or keep some sealed. If you’re mainly looking for one large bag to share, make sure the number of waffles will suit your table.
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An option if you want to hand out individual waffles or keep some unopened and separate.
According to the product description, all 10 stroopwafels are individually wrapped. Check that this quantity will suit your guests, and read the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack to meet any dietary requirements.
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An option if you want to share them out in pairs and keep the remaining waffles sealed.
The product description lists 8 stroopwafels, 320 g in total, packed in pairs. Check whether 8 waffles will be enough for your table, and check the allergens on the exact pack.
Start with the number of people joining you and decide how many waffles you’d like to serve. ALDI and Lidl each list 12 waffles in the packs reviewed; Jumbo lists 12 servings in its 468 g bag. Check the number of individual waffles separately if a pack only lists a weight or number of servings.
Choose them if you want to hand out waffles or keep some unopened. Also check the total number of waffles: a pack of smaller portions won’t necessarily contain enough for everyone joining you.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack, even if it’s a brand you know well. The varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; egg and possible traces of nuts are listed differently from product to product.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product information reviewed from Jumbo, PLUS and Daelmans says to store in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also advises resealing the pack properly after use.
