Sharing with a group and want plenty to go round
If you’re sharing with two people or a small group, you’ll want to know how many stroopwafels are in the pack and how many you’ll have left afterwards.
Which pack is right for you?
Serving small portions
If you’re putting out a plate for several people to help themselves, mini stroopwafels are an alternative to regular ones. Check whether they’re individually wrapped or packed in portions, too.
Checking for allergens
If someone in your group needs to avoid an ingredient, the label will help you decide which pack is suitable. Check for other allergens in gluten-free stroopwafels, too.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before sharing stroopwafels on Valentine’s Day, first decide how many people will be eating and how you’d like to serve them. Then check the ingredients and any dietary requirements for each pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Check the net weight and number of stroopwafels, and think about what you’ll do with any leftovers. | If I’m opening one bag for a small group, I want enough stroopwafels without having lots left over. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough pieces. |
| Portion size | Choose between minis, regular stroopwafels and, where available, individually portioned ones. | If I’m putting out a plate for everyone to take a little something, I don’t want to have to break up large stroopwafels. Around 27% of consumers prioritise ease of sharing. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the filling and ingredients listed for that particular variety, such as butter. | For a coffee break, I want to choose a stroopwafel with ingredients that suit our preferences. This is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know whether that particular stroopwafel is suitable before I buy it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means allergen-free
A gluten-free stroopwafel may contain other allergens. For example, PLUS’s gluten-free variety lists egg and lupin.
If you’re serving someone with a food allergy, read all the information on the packaging, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
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Opening a large bag without a plan for leftovers
You may have some stroopwafels left after sharing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that drying out and mould are signs to look out for when storing them.
Choose a quantity that suits your group and seal any opened packaging securely. Store the stroopwafels somewhere cool, dry and dark.
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Counting on special Valentine’s Day packaging
A regular pack of stroopwafels isn’t automatically a seasonal pack. And seeing a product variety online doesn’t mean it will be available when you buy it.
If presentation matters to you, check which packs are available shortly before you plan to share them.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
A brand to consider if you’re looking for regular stroopwafels; PLUS lists a bag of 10.
- According to PLUS product information, this variety contains syrup filling, butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
- The same variety lists wheat, soya and milk. Check the packaging if allergens are a concern.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket option with its own stroopwafels and branded varieties listed in its range overview.
- The Albert Heijn range overview includes its own 390 g stroopwafels.
- A Daelmans twin pack shown on the site is listed as not in the range; check the specific pack you choose.
Jumbo
A supermarket option for comparing regular stroopwafels with minis and other varieties.
- Jumbo’s category overview lists its own 468 g butter stroopwafels and 300 g minis.
- A higher weight doesn’t tell you how many individual portions you’ll get; check the number and size of the stroopwafels.
Lidl / Sondey
A mini option if you’d like to put small stroopwafels out on a plate.
- Lidl describes the Sondey pack as containing around 37 mini butter stroopwafels, weighing 316 g.
- The product page says it’s sold in store; check whether the pack is available before you plan to share it.
ALDI / Heerlijck Banket
A choice of regular stroopwafels or a separate mini variety.
- ALDI lists a pack of 12 regular stroopwafels weighing 378 g, as well as 300 g Heerlijck Banket minis.
- The two sizes aren’t interchangeable when serving; check which variety you’ve chosen and the ingredients on the pack.
PLUS
A supermarket option with butter stroopwafels and a separate gluten-free variety.
- PLUS lists 400 g Korenlanders butter stroopwafels and 240 g gluten-free stroopwafels.
- PLUS says ingredient and allergen information may change, so check the label on the pack you receive.
Stroopwafels at Joybuy
This pack of eight regular stroopwafels is a good fit for sharing with a small group. Check the net weight on the packaging to compare quantities.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
A pack for sharing eight regular stroopwafels with a small group.
Check the net weight on the packaging: the available product descriptions give different weights. If you need to check for allergens, read the current label as well.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when buying stroopwafels for a group?
Check that the pack you choose meets the allergen requirements of the people who’ll be eating them. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels; check the ingredients list and any warnings on the product itself.
Are gluten-free stroopwafels free from other allergens too?
No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. For example, PLUS’s gluten-free stroopwafels list egg and lupin; check all the information on the specific pack for each guest.
How should I store leftover stroopwafels?
Store any leftover stroopwafels in a tightly sealed container or pack, somewhere cool, dry and dark, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. When you come to eat them later, look out for signs of drying out or mould.