Solo walker with one snack break
If you want to take one waffle without opening a bag, look for a clear statement that the waffles are individually wrapped. A twin pack means you’ll take two waffles with you.
Which pack is right for you?
Walker who wants to split snacks into smaller portions
For several short breaks, you can choose how many mini stroopwafels to have at each stop. Jumbo describes its mini stroopwafels as individually wrapped; the number you take determines your total portion.
Walker who checks labels carefully
If ingredients or nutritional values influence your choice, compare the nutritional information for the specific product. If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually taking with you before setting off.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many waffles you want to take for each break. Then check how they’re packaged and compare the label information for the options you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Taking one waffle | Look for a clear statement that the waffles are wrapped individually or in pairs; the number of waffles in a bag doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I want to eat one waffle during a break without opening the rest of a bag, the pack size is the deciding factor. For around 42% of consumers, having a portion they can take separately is the top priority. |
| Allergens and nutritional value | Read the allergen information on the current label and compare sugars, saturates and energy per 100 g. | If I need to avoid an allergen or want to know what’s in my snack, I check the label before setting off. Around 33% of consumers give this information the highest priority. |
| Size and quantity | Compare the number of waffles, the weight and the pack size: minis, twin packs and standard bags offer different quantities for each break. | If I’m planning several short stops or taking waffles for more than one day’s walking, I want to match the size and quantity to my plans. For around 25% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every waffle in a multipack is individually wrapped
A bag of ten or twelve waffles doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. If you only want to take one, you may need to protect it in your bag.
Check the information on the product packaging. If it doesn’t say that the waffles are individually wrapped, you could use a sturdy snack box for your walk.
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Assuming a mini is automatically a different nutritional choice
A mini is smaller, but its size doesn’t tell you what it contains. The number of minis you eat also affects your portion.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and consider how many you want to take with you.
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Guessing the allergens from the brand name
Ingredients can vary between products. PLUS also points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the specific pack every time you buy.
Brands and own-label options
Daelmans
PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels in a bag of ten.
- PLUS’s product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this variety.
- Check the packaging to see whether the waffles are individually wrapped if you want to take one with you.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells a product called AH Stroopwafel voor onderweg (AH stroopwafel for on the go).
- The product name makes this variety worth considering if you’re looking for a waffle to take on a walk.
- Check the number of waffles, the pack size and the label for the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists mini stroopwafels in packs of 18 × 8 g and a stroopwafel product in a pack of 8 × 29 g.
- Jumbo describes its mini stroopwafels as individually wrapped.
- Don’t assume the 8 × 29 g pack contains individually wrapped waffles too; check the packaging.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of twelve, weighing 480 g.
- The number of waffles and total weight can help you decide whether the pack suits your plans.
- Check the packaging to see whether you can take one waffle separately.
ALDI / Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Mini Stroopwafels in a 300 g pack.
- The mini size is worth considering if you want to choose how many waffles to have at each break.
- Check the pack size, ingredients and nutritional information on the product itself.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own caramel stroopwafels in a bag of ten, with ingredients and nutritional information.
- You can use the nutritional values provided to compare varieties per 100 g.
- PLUS says product information can change, so check the label on the pack you buy.
Stroopwafels at Joybuy
This pack of ten stroopwafels is an option if you want to decide for yourself how many waffles to take on a walk. Check that the pack size suits the snack break you have in mind.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious stroopwafels, 10 pieces
If you want to choose how many waffles to take on a walk, this pack contains ten.
Check whether the waffles are individually wrapped. If you have an allergy, read the current label and compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
Is one stroopwafel enough for a long walk?
Don’t rely on a stroopwafel as a substitute for all your food and drink on a long walk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks contain a lot of sugar or saturated fat; take water and other food suited to your walk too.
How can I tell whether a stroopwafel can be taken separately?
Look for a clear statement that the waffles are wrapped individually or in pairs. Jumbo says its mini stroopwafels are individually wrapped; Joybuy describes Kanjers Original Stroopwafels in the pack of eight as wrapped in pairs. A description such as ‘mini’ or ‘for on the go’ doesn’t, by itself, confirm that each waffle has its own wrapper.
Which allergens should I check in stroopwafels?
Read the allergen information on the specific pack you’re buying. The Daelmans variety listed by PLUS includes wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; this doesn’t tell you about all other varieties. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the relevant allergens must be clearly listed on the label of pre-packed food.
Can I rely on a retailer’s website for ingredient information?
Check the label on the product you buy too, especially if you need to avoid an allergen. PLUS says that ingredients and allergen information can change, so an earlier product description is no substitute for checking the pack you take with you.