If you regularly top up your biscuit tin, a pack of standard stroopwafels is a sensible choice. Pick mini stroopwafels if you mainly want to serve smaller portions, or consider individually wrapped packs if you want to portion them in advance or take them with you. Compare the number of waffles and the pack size, and check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the pack you buy.
If several people at home enjoy stroopwafels, the pack size and number of waffles matter more than the words ‘family pack’. Jumbo, ALDI Nederland and PLUS list standard packs weighing 468 g, 480 g and 400 g respectively.
For coffee with guests or several occasions when you want to share, you can serve mini stroopwafels alongside standard ones. ALDI Nederland lists a separate 300 g pack of mini stroopwafels; minis are not simply a smaller family pack of standard waffles.
If you have an allergy or want to compare nutritional values, check the information for the specific variant you choose. The labels reviewed list ingredients including wheat and milk, and some also list soya. Also check for any statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
First, choose a type to suit how you’ll use them: standard waffles for the biscuit tin, minis for sharing in smaller portions, or individually wrapped waffles to take with you. Then decide how much you want to keep in the cupboard and read the label for that particular variant.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and storage | Check the net weight, number of waffles and storage advice. A larger pack is only suitable if you’ll use all of it. | I want to fill the biscuit tin for several occasions without leaving waffles in an opened pack for too long. For around 40% of consumers, this need to stock up comes first. |
| Shape and recipe | Tell the difference between standard waffles, minis and individually wrapped packs. Check the ingredients list if the type of fat used or the stated proportion of butter matters to you. | For guests, I want to be able to serve smaller waffles, while at home I might prefer standard ones. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the shape or recipe most. |
| Allergens and nutritional values | Read the current allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statements. Compare nutritional values per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | I need to know which ingredients are in this exact variant, or want to compare nutritional values on the same basis. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the most important consideration. |
A large pack doesn’t tell you how many waffles it contains. The standard packs from ALDI Nederland, Jumbo and PLUS in this comparison have different net weights.
Check the net weight and number of waffles, then choose an amount that suits how quickly you get through the biscuit tin.
Recipes vary between products. Albert Heijn lists 25% butter in the pack reviewed, while the Daelmans individually wrapped pack reviewed lists 6% concentrated butter and palm fat. These details don’t apply automatically to all products from these brands.
Read the ingredients and, if nutritional value matters to your choice, compare the information per 100 g.
Allergen information relates to the exact variant you have in your hands. The products reviewed list different allergens and sometimes warn of the possible presence of other ingredients.
If you have an allergy, check the pack before eating the product, even if you’ve bought the same one before.
If stroopwafels are left uneaten for a long time, some of the pack may go to waste. Storage instructions vary by product.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal it tightly after use.
The range shown by PLUS includes standard stroopwafels, minis and an individually wrapped pack of eight.
Albert Heijn lists an own-brand pack of eight standard stroopwafels, weighing 310 g in total.
Jumbo lists 468 g of stroopwafels made with butter, as well as a separate 300 g mini variant.
ALDI Nederland lists standard butter stroopwafels under this brand in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g, alongside a separate 300 g mini variant.
PLUS lists a 400 g own-brand pack of butter stroopwafels.
These Kanjers packs contain several stroopwafels for the biscuit tin or to share. Check the pack size and format for the variant you choose if these affect your decision.
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A pack of ten waffles for several occasions, whether you’re topping up the biscuit tin or serving stroopwafels to others.
Check the net weight if the quantity matters to your choice. If you have an allergy, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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A pack of eight waffles if you’re looking for several portions to enjoy at home or share with others.
Check the net weight and how the waffles are packed on the pack you choose. If you have an allergy, also read the current allergen information.
Look at the net weight, number of waffles and how often you eat stroopwafels at home, rather than just the words ‘family pack’. For the standard variants reviewed, ALDI Nederland, Jumbo and PLUS list 480 g, 468 g and 400 g respectively. Choose an amount you can use after opening and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Follow the storage advice on your pack and seal it tightly after use. For the AH variant reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS advises storing the Korenlanders variant reviewed in a cool, dry place.
Mini stroopwafels are handy when you want to serve smaller waffles, for example with coffee or when you have guests. If you mainly want to keep standard waffles in a biscuit tin, compare the pack sizes and number of waffles in standard packs. Check the ingredients for each variant; the shape doesn’t tell you anything about its nutritional value.
Before eating, read the allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statement. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared have to be clearly shown on the label. The variants reviewed list ingredients including wheat and milk, and some also list soya.
