If you’re mainly after a stroopwafel with caramel and a chocolate coating, a chocolate stroopwafel could be a good choice. If you’re looking for a specific stated cocoa percentage, check the label or compare it with a separate bar of dark chocolate. The Daelmans variety described by PLUS and Albert Heijn contains 29% milk chocolate, so it is not confirmed as a dark chocolate variety. A bar on its own, meanwhile, won’t give you the same waffle with a caramel filling.
If simply knowing that a product tastes of chocolate isn’t enough, the type of chocolate and any stated cocoa percentage are useful things to look for. A bar with a stated cocoa percentage is a different product from a stroopwafel with a chocolate coating.
A small pack could be just right for a coffee break or for taking on the go. Albert Heijn lists four Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels per pack; PLUS also offers a separate mini version.
If you need to check ingredients or allergens, look beyond the flavour name. According to PLUS, Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels contain wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts.
First decide whether you’re after the combination of waffle, caramel and chocolate, or mainly a clearly stated cocoa percentage. Then check the label and choose a pack size that suits how you plan to enjoy it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Check whether the label says milk or dark chocolate, and look for a stated cocoa percentage. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, terms such as bitter and extra bitter do not, by themselves, indicate a set percentage. | If I’m looking for a bold cocoa flavour, I don’t want to rely on the word chocolate alone; an estimated 50% of consumers give this flavour preference their highest priority. |
| Allergens | Check the current packaging for allergens and warnings such as ‘may contain nuts’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check first whether I can eat the product; an estimated 25% of consumers make checking the label their top priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of pieces and the pack weight. PLUS lists a 163 g Daelmans snack pack and a separate 157 g bag of mini chocolate stroopwafels. | For a coffee break or a snack on the go, I want a pack that suits the occasion, without mistaking a plain stroopwafel for a chocolate variety; around 25% of consumers prioritise pack size and their shopping budget. |
A chocolate coating doesn’t tell you which type of chocolate has been used. PLUS and Albert Heijn describe the Daelmans stroopwafels mentioned here as being made with milk chocolate.
Check the type of chocolate and, if cocoa content is a deciding factor for you, the stated cocoa percentage. Compare a bar of dark chocolate separately: it doesn’t have the texture of a stroopwafel or a caramel filling.
A chocolate name doesn’t tell you how much sugar and fat a full serving contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also points out that chocolate contains a lot of saturated fat and calories.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, if provided, and take the serving weight into account when comparing products.
According to PLUS, the Daelmans variety mentioned here contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts. A product name or picture is no substitute for the information on the packaging.
When you buy it, check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings on the label.
Daelmans offers chocolate stroopwafels in a range of formats, including snack packs and mini packs.
Albert Heijn lists Daelmans Milk Chocolate Stroopwafels as a four-pack.
PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels as a snack pack and as a separate mini version, alongside plain stroopwafels.
Jumbo lists stroopwafels and, in a separate product category, bars of dark chocolate.
ALDI includes chocolate stroopwafels in its biscuit range.
No. PLUS and Albert Heijn describe the Daelmans variety mentioned here as a stroopwafel with 29% milk chocolate. If you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate, check the type of chocolate on the label.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the term alone doesn’t indicate a set cocoa percentage. Check the percentage stated on the packaging of the product you choose.
No, check the current packaging as well. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods.
The word ‘dark’ doesn’t describe the full nutritional value of a stroopwafel or chocolate bar. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that chocolate contains a lot of saturated fat and calories.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you choose. For the Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels described here, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.
