If you’re sharing syrup waffles with several people or filling the biscuit tin, check the number of waffles and the net weight of a classic pack. Minis are a better fit for a platter of smaller portions. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on the exact pack before choosing a size: a gluten-free syrup waffle may still contain other allergens.
If several people at home want to enjoy large syrup waffles, compare the number of waffles with the net weight. Jumbo lists its butter syrup waffles as 468 g and 12 portions; ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket as 480 g and 12 pieces.
Minis can be handy when you have visitors for coffee or tea and everyone wants to help themselves to a small portion. Albert Heijn lists its AH mini salted caramel syrup waffles as a 200 g pack with 25 portions of 8 g.
If someone needs to avoid certain allergens, pack size shouldn’t be your first consideration. Regular syrup waffles we looked at list ingredients including wheat, milk or soya; PLUS’s gluten-free version also lists egg and lupin. So check the label on the pack you’re buying.
First decide whether you want plenty of large waffles to share or smaller portions to serve. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check whether the exact pack is suitable before choosing a size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Compare the net weight and the number of pieces or portions for the same type of syrup waffle. | If I’m filling the biscuit tin for housemates or visitors, I want to know how many large waffles are in the pack. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Small serving portions | Check the portion size, number of portions and total weight; lots of small portions don’t necessarily mean a larger pack. | For a platter with coffee or tea, I want to serve small waffles without having to divide up larger ones. Small portions are the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, even if it says gluten-free. | If someone needs to avoid something, I don’t want to rely on the product name, so I check the label first. Suitability is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Lots of small portions don’t necessarily add up to a large total quantity. Albert Heijn lists its mini salted caramel version as 200 g and 25 portions, while the classic packs mentioned from PLUS and ALDI contain 400 g and 480 g respectively.
Choose minis if smaller portions are what you’re after; for the biscuit tin, compare the net weight and number of waffles too.
A classic syrup waffle or mini isn’t automatically suitable for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from all other allergens either: PLUS’s gluten-free syrup waffles list egg and lupin.
Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack rather than relying on a brand name or a product page you looked at earlier.
The choice between large syrup waffles and minis applies beyond Valentine’s Day too; temporary packaging or a seasonal listing doesn’t tell you what will be available when you shop.
Just before buying, check which pack the retailer you’ve chosen is offering and whether the product information matches what you want to serve.
These examples show the pack formats offered by the brands and own-label ranges mentioned. Features of one variety don’t necessarily apply to the entire range.
Albert Heijn lists a 290 g pack of Daelmans syrup waffles with 10 waffles and 50% syrup filling. PLUS also lists a bag of 10.
The AH own-label range includes classic syrup waffles weighing 310 g with 8 portions, as well as mini salted caramel syrup waffles weighing 200 g with 25 portions of 8 g.
Jumbo lists its butter syrup waffles in a 468 g pack with 12 portions.
Sondey is a Lidl own-label brand that includes biscuits and waffles. If you’re looking for syrup waffles for the biscuit tin, check the exact variety on the Sondey pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket syrup waffles in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g.
PLUS lists Korenlanders butter syrup waffles weighing 400 g, as well as a separate 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle variety.
If you’re planning to share classic syrup waffles over coffee, the pack below contains eight. Check whether that’s enough for the people you’re planning to serve from the biscuit tin.
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A pack to share over coffee or tea. The product name states that it contains 8 pieces; use this to decide whether there are enough waffles for your group. Check the pack you buy for any allergens.
You can’t tell from the pack size. The regular varieties mentioned from brands including Jumbo and Daelmans list relevant allergens; check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before serving the waffles.
No, gluten-free doesn’t mean allergen-free. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles; check the current label for other ingredients and any warnings too.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo says to store its butter syrup waffles in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping the minis mentioned in a sealed tin after opening.
At the very least, check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and best-before date, along with any storage instructions and nutritional information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which label information is required for prepacked foods, where applicable.
