Choose a pack size based on how you plan to enjoy your syrup waffles: a larger pack suits regular shared breakfasts, minis are easy to share, and waffles wrapped in pairs make convenient, individual portions for a lunchbox. Then compare the number of waffles and portions, storage instructions and current label. The weight alone won’t tell you how the pack is divided.
The same number of syrup waffles can suit a breakfast table differently from a lunchbox. So first decide whether you want to share, take individual portions with you or buy a pack for several breakfasts.
A larger pack may suit you if several people regularly tuck in. Albert Heijn lists AH Stroopwafels as 390 g and 10 portions; Jumbo lists 12 portions for its 468 g butter syrup waffles. Also check whether you can store the pack properly once opened.
If you want to take an individual portion with you, how the pack is divided matters more than its total weight. PLUS lists a Daelmans twin pack, while Jumbo lists a Kanjers pack containing 4 x 2 syrup waffles.
If you avoid certain ingredients or are looking for a plant-based option, read the label for your chosen variety, even when buying a multipack. A plant-based label doesn’t replace checks for allergens and possible cross-contamination warnings.
First, match the pack format to how you’ll use it: individually wrapped pairs for taking with you, a sharing bag for the table or a larger pack for regular breakfasts. Then check the number of waffles or portions for each product, along with the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| On-the-go portions | Check whether there are individual inner packs and how many waffles each contains. | If I take breakfast with me, I want a set portion without an open bag in my bag. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Sharing at the table | Compare the number of waffles and their size; you’ll share a bag of minis differently from a pack of full-sized waffles. | When several people are having breakfast, I want everyone to be able to take a suitable number. Sharing is the main priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the number of portions, the best-before date and the storage instructions for after opening. | If I’m using a pack over several breakfasts, I want to be able to seal and store it properly. Around 23% of consumers prioritise having a supply to hand. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warning about possible traces on the current label. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or want to eat plant-based, the variety I choose needs to meet my requirements. Around 15% of consumers give these checks top priority. |
A pack name doesn’t always tell you how many inner packs or portions it contains. For example, Albert Heijn lists 4 x 2 pieces for a Daelmans 4-pack, but 10 portions for a 390 g pack of AH waffles.
As well as the pack name, check how many waffles it contains and the portion information for the product you choose.
AH Terra Plantaardig syrup waffles list wheat and soya; according to the product information, they may also contain milk and lactose. So a plant-based label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
If you have a relevant allergy, check all the information on the current packaging.
A pack intended for several breakfasts will be open after its first use. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information says to store their waffles in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn also advises sealing the pack properly after use.
Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack.
A product’s ingredients and labelling can change. This matters particularly if an ingredient or allergen is a deciding factor for you.
Use the product page to compare pack sizes, but read the label on the pack you’ve bought before eating it.
These examples show the types of packaging you can compare. Always check the information for the specific variety before making your choice.
Worth considering if you’re choosing between minis to share and pre-portioned packs.
An option to consider if packs of two suit your breakfast routine or help you take a portion with you.
An own-label option to consider if you’re looking for a larger pack, with a separate plant-based variety also available.
Worth considering if you’re comparing larger packs of butter syrup waffles for home.
An own-label range with packs you can compare by number of waffles and weight.
An ALDI own-label option to consider if you’re looking for mini syrup waffles to share.
These Kanjers packs suit two kinds of sweet breakfast: pairs to take with you or a pack of ten syrup waffles to share. If you need individual portions, check how any inner packs are divided in the pack of ten.
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An option if you want to take syrup waffles with you in pairs or prepare a set portion in advance. The pack contains 8 waffles, wrapped in pairs. If you have allergies, check the current label and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
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A pack of 10 syrup waffles to enjoy at a shared breakfast. If you need individual portions, check how the inner packs are divided before buying. If you have allergies, read the current label.
Choose a large pack if you regularly eat syrup waffles at home with several people and can store the pack according to the label once opened. Packs of two are easier to plan for a lunchbox or individual portions on the go; just check how many waffles each inner pack contains.
Don’t assume they are based on the word ‘plant-based’. AH Terra Plantaardig syrup waffles list wheat and soya and may contain milk and lactose, according to the product information. If you have an allergy, always check the current allergen information on the pack you choose.
Before buying, check the number of waffles and how they’re divided, the net quantity, ingredients, allergens, nutrition information, best-before date and storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the allergens required by law must be clearly identified on the labels of prepacked foods.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information says to store their waffles in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn also advises sealing the pack properly after use.
