For handing out and packing lunches
If you want to give one stroopwafel to each person, an individually wrapped waffle is handy: there’s no need to portion them up at home. Daelmans and Jumbo both describe stroopwafels that are individually wrapped.
Which pack size suits you?
For home bakers using stroopwafels together
If you’re eating the stroopwafels at home while baking pepernoten, or want to crumble them into a recipe, individual wrappers may not be very useful. Decide how many waffles you want to use, and follow the storage instructions on the label once the pack is open.
For shoppers checking ingredients
If ingredients or allergens influence your choice, read the label on the exact variant you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; the type of packaging is no substitute for checking it.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you need to take the stroopwafels individually, use two at a time or take them from one pack at home. Then check the label on the variant that suits the way you plan to use them.
Individually wrapped
Best when: you want to hand out or take each stroopwafel separately.
Consider: individual wrappers add little if you’re using lots of waffles together straight away.
Wrapped in pairs
Best when: you want to take or serve two stroopwafels together each time.
Consider: you won’t have one individually wrapped waffle for each person.
Standard multipack
Best when: you’re eating the stroopwafels together at home or using them in a recipe.
Consider: reseal an opened pack and follow the product’s storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check whether it explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’ and how many waffles are in each wrapper. | If I want to hand out stroopwafels one at a time after baking, I don’t want to have to make up the portions myself. For around 42% of consumers, being able to give out individual portions is the main priority. |
| Eating or using them at home | Compare the number and size of the waffles with what you want to serve or crumble at home. | If you’re eating the waffles with others straight away or crumbling them into a recipe, you mainly need the right quantity. For around 25% of consumers, this at-home use is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact pack. | If I need to take allergens into account, I need to be able to check what’s in this particular variant. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label comes before the pack format. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘wrapped in pairs’ means ‘individually wrapped’
A duo pack has two waffles in one wrapper. That matters if you want to put exactly one sealed waffle in each lunchbox.
Check how many waffles are in each wrapper, not just how many are in the whole pack.
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Assuming a product page means it’s available
A page describing a pack size doesn’t necessarily tell you whether you can buy that product from your chosen retailer right now.
Check what’s currently available before relying on a specific pack size for handing out treats or baking.
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Using the label for a different variant
Mini stroopwafels and standard varieties may list different ingredients or warnings. Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in its regular stroopwafels.
Just before use, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve actually bought.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
According to its own product information, Daelmans offers individually wrapped stroopwafels in sizes ranging from mini to standard.
- The pack is clearly labelled as individually wrapped, which is useful if you’re looking for separate portions.
- Check how many are in the box: a bulk pack may contain more waffles than you need for one occasion.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes both individually wrapped mini stroopwafels and regular stroopwafels in a multipack.
- The mini stroopwafels are described as 18 individual portions of 8 g each.
- Don’t assume the regular pack contains individually wrapped waffles; check the pack format for each variant and what’s currently available.
ALDI
ALDI’s range includes regular and mini stroopwafels.
- The regular pack listed contains 12 stroopwafels and has a total weight of 378 g.
- If you need one wrapper per waffle, check this on the pack you choose.
Stroopwafels at Joybuy
These two packs are worth considering if you want to take or share stroopwafels while baking pepernoten. If everyone needs their own sealed portion, check the difference between the total number of waffles and the number in each wrapper.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious stroopwafels, 10 pieces
A pack of 10 to consider if you want to hand out stroopwafels while baking. Check how many waffles are in each wrapper if everyone needs their own; for ingredients and allergen information, read the label on this variant.
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Kanjers Original stroopwafels, 8 pieces
For anyone who wants to take or serve two stroopwafels at a time. According to the Joybuy product page, the 8 waffles are wrapped in pairs, so each waffle does not have its own wrapper. Check the pack label for ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Do stroopwafels need to be individually wrapped when you’re baking pepernoten?
No. Individual wrapping isn’t a requirement for making successful pepernoten. Choose this type of pack if you want to hand out or take the stroopwafels separately, or eat them later; if you’re using them in a recipe, work out what quantity and size you need.
What’s the difference between one and two stroopwafels per wrapper?
With individually wrapped waffles, you can hand out one sealed waffle at a time; with a duo pack, you open two waffles together. According to the Joybuy product page, Kanjers Original stroopwafels come in a pack of 8, wrapped in pairs. Check how many are in each wrapper if you want to hand out individual portions.
How should you store stroopwafels after buying them?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your variant. Jumbo says to store its regular stroopwafels in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened pack if you’re not using all the waffles at once.
Which allergens should you check in stroopwafels?
Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact pack you’re using. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in its regular stroopwafels. Don’t assume this is the same for every variant.