Who are these options for?

Anyone giving a classic Valentine’s treat

You’re looking for a familiar stroopwafel to enjoy with coffee or give as a present. Both the flavour and the packaging you plan to give it in matter.

Anyone sharing or handing them out

You want to put out stroopwafels for guests or share them among a group. Minis offer a different size option from a pack of larger waffles.

Shoppers who want to check the label

You pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional information per serving. Daelmans product pages at Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya for the relevant varieties.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide what matters most to you for Valentine’s Day: classic flavour, sharing or the information on the label. Then compare the packaging of the specific stroopwafels you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Flavour and presentation Check the flavour and packaging you’d like to give or serve. If I want to give a familiar Valentine’s treat, classic flavour and presentation are what matter most to me. This is said to be the main priority for around 40% of consumers.
Sharing and size Compare the number of waffles, net weight and any serving information. For a dinner or a quiet moment together, I want to know in advance how many waffles I can put out or hand around. Sharing is said to be the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack; compare nutritional values per 100 g and per stated serving. If someone eating with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact pack. Serving size can also influence my choice. Around 30% of consumers are said to consider ingredients and nutritional information first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Digestive is a type of stroopwafel

    ALDI lists BISCOTTO Digestive biscuits and BISCOTTO Mini stroopwafels as separate products. The name Digestive doesn’t prove that a stroopwafel is easier to digest.

    First, decide which type of biscuit you’re looking for. If you want to compare two specific products, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for both.

  • Choosing based only on butter or packaging

    The flavour or packaging alone doesn’t tell you about a product’s allergens or nutritional values. The Daelmans, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya.

    Check the label on the pack you buy, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients.

  • Assuming minis mean a smaller overall portion

    A small waffle is handy for sharing, but the number of waffles you serve also affects the total amount.

    Check the number of waffles, net weight and serving information if you’re buying for two people or a group.

  • Treating a product page as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information, including ingredients and allergens, may change.

    Use a product page to compare options, and check the current packaging when making a decision based on an allergy or diet.

Brands to compare

Daelmans

As well as original stroopwafels, Daelmans offers honey, chocolate and salted caramel varieties, plus mini stroopwafels.

  • A good option if you want to compare flavours and sizes within the same brand.
  • The allergens listed for the Daelmans variety on Albert Heijn’s product page don’t necessarily apply to every variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own AH stroopwafels as well as Daelmans stroopwafels, so you can compare the own-brand and branded options side by side.

  • The product pages give ingredients and nutritional information for the products listed.
  • Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells its own butter stroopwafels in a 468 g pack, labelled as 12 portions of 39 g.

  • The product page states that this variety contains 25% butter and provides nutritional values per serving.
  • For this variety, Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists several styles of stroopwafel under Sondey. The butter variety on the product page contains 12 waffles and weighs 480 g.

  • You can compare styles and sizes across the range shown.
  • Check the label of your chosen variety for ingredients and allergens.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket / Biscotto

ALDI lists mini stroopwafels from Heerlijck Banket and Biscotto. Biscotto Digestive biscuits are listed as a separate biscuit product.

  • A useful starting point for comparing mini stroopwafels with another type of biscuit.
  • The name Digestive on a biscuit says nothing about the properties of the mini stroopwafels.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own caramel stroopwafels as well as Daelmans stroopwafels.

  • You can compare the relevant own-brand and branded varieties using their product information.
  • PLUS lists wheat, gluten, soya, milk and lactose for its caramel stroopwafels; check the current packaging.

Stroopwafels at Joybuy

These Kanjers packs are a good fit for a classic Valentine’s Day stroopwafel treat. Choose based on the number of waffles you need, and check the label if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

Kanjers Extra Delicious stroopwafels, 10 waffles

Kanjers Extra Delicious stroopwafels, 10 waffles

A pack of 10 stroopwafels to serve or share on Valentine’s Day.

Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients.

View at Joybuy
Kanjers Original stroopwafels, 8 waffles

Kanjers Original stroopwafels, 8 waffles

A pack of 8 original stroopwafels for anyone who wants to share a classic treat.

If you have specific requirements around ingredients or allergens, read the label on this pack.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is Digestive a type of stroopwafel?

Digestive biscuits aren’t the same type of product as stroopwafels. ALDI lists BISCOTTO Digestive biscuits and BISCOTTO Mini stroopwafels separately; if you’re buying a specific product, check which one is meant by Digestive.

Can I choose ordinary stroopwafels for someone with a wheat, milk or soya allergy?

Don’t choose a product without checking the label on the exact pack. The Daelmans, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list wheat or gluten, milk and soya, but allergens need to be checked for each product individually.

How do I compare the nutritional information for stroopwafels?

Compare the values per 100 g, and also check the stated serving size and the number of waffles you plan to serve. Voedingscentrum provides values for an extra-large 40 g stroopwafel; for a branded product, use the nutritional information on that specific pack.

How should I store stroopwafels until Valentine’s Day?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. The product pages for the Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed say that those stroopwafels should be stored in a cool, dry place.