Stroopwafels for Sharing at Schiphol: Bag, Minis or Portions?

Which packaging works best for you?

Travellers sharing straight away

If everyone wants a stroopwafel at the same time, one large bag may be enough. Jumbo and PLUS list regular packs weighing 468 g and 400 g respectively; also check how many wafers are in the pack you choose.

Travellers handing out smaller portions

Minis are small wafers, but they aren’t necessarily individually wrapped. If you want to divide them into portions in advance, look specifically for packaging marked as individually wrapped or in pairs, such as the Daelmans minis and Kanjers twin packs listed by Jumbo.

Travellers who need to check the label

If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the exact pack you choose matters. Jumbo lists a gluten-free stroopwafel option; check the claim and the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before sharing.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’ll open one pack to share or hand out individual portions. Then check the packaging, any dietary requirements and the rules that apply to your journey.

What to consider	What to check when buying	Who it matters to
Amount to share	Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of wafers. Consider whether you want to finish the bag together.	If everyone I’m travelling with wants a snack at the same time, I look for one pack we can all share. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack.
Individual portions	Distinguish between minis, individually wrapped wafers and twin packs; a small size doesn’t mean each wafer is individually wrapped.	At the gate, I want to hand out portions without passing around an open bag. That’s the main priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens	Read the label for the variant you’ve chosen and check the pack for any gluten-free claim.	When I’m buying for someone with dietary requirements, the product needs to be suitable for them. That’s the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Taking them on your trip	Check the hand luggage rules for your route and, if you’re travelling abroad, the destination’s food import rules.	I want to be able to take the stroopwafels with me after I arrive, so I look beyond the departure checks. This is the first thing around 14% of consumers consider.

Common mistakes

Assuming a large bag contains individual portions

The net weight doesn’t tell you whether the wafers are individually wrapped. A bag you open to share is different from portions you can hand out in advance.

Look on the packaging for a clear statement that the wafers are individually wrapped or packed in pairs. Choose a regular bag if opening it together suits your travel group.
Relying only on online allergen information

PLUS points out that product ingredients and allergen information can change. A brand name or product photo doesn’t tell you enough about the variant you’ve chosen.

Read the physical label before you buy, then check it again before sharing the stroopwafels with someone who has dietary requirements.
Forgetting the rules at your destination

The fact that Schiphol allows food in hand luggage doesn’t tell you which food rules apply at your destination.

Before you leave, check your destination’s import rules for the food you want to take with you.

Brands and ranges to consider

Daelmans

A brand to consider if you’re looking for regular stroopwafels or individually wrapped portions.

Jumbo lists a box of 200 Daelmans minis, individually wrapped.
Check whether this quantity suits the size of your travel group.

Albert Heijn

Own-brand stroopwafels for anyone comparing regular packs.

Albert Heijn lists a 390 g AH pack.
Check the number of wafers and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Own-brand options in regular and mini sizes, plus a separately listed gluten-free variant.

Jumbo lists 468 g butter stroopwafels, 300 g minis and a 240 g gluten-free variant.
Don’t assume the regular pack contains individually wrapped wafers; check the variant you choose.

Lidl / Sondey

According to Lidl, Sondey offers both butter stroopwafels and mini butter stroopwafels.

At Lidl, you can compare regular-sized wafers with minis.
Check the packaging to see how many wafers are inside and how they’re wrapped.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

According to ALDI, Heerlijck Banket offers regular butter stroopwafels and mini stroopwafels.

ALDI lists 12 regular wafers in a 480 g pack and minis in a 300 g pack.
A mini size doesn’t necessarily mean that each wafer is individually wrapped.

PLUS / Korenlanders

An own-brand option for a regular bag, alongside mini stroopwafels in the PLUS range.

PLUS lists 400 g Korenlanders butter stroopwafels and its own 300 g minis.
Check the information on the pack you choose for ingredients and allergens.

Stroopwafels to share at Joybuy

These Kanjers packs are worth considering if you’re choosing how many stroopwafels to buy for your travel group. Check the packaging itself if individual portions are important to you.

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

With 8 stroopwafels, you can decide in advance how many each person in your travel group gets.

If you want to hand them out in pairs, check the packaging to see whether they’re wrapped separately. If you have dietary requirements, read the latest label.

View at Joybuy

Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces

This pack of 10 stroopwafels is an option if you’re looking for a specific number to share with your travel group.

Check the net weight and whether each wafer is individually wrapped if quantity or handing them out separately matters to you. If you have dietary requirements, read the latest label.