Stocking up for the biscuit tin
You want to fill the tin for several snack times. As well as the number of waffles, check the net weight: packs of twelve don’t always contain the same amount.
If you regularly top up your biscuit tin, compare the contents and the number of syrup waffles in each pack. For individual snack times, a pack with two waffles per portion may be more practical; if you want butter in the recipe, compare the ingredients. Whatever you choose, check the current label for allergen and nutritional information.
You want to fill the tin for several snack times. As well as the number of waffles, check the net weight: packs of twelve don’t always contain the same amount.
You’d rather not open a large bag every time you fancy a snack. A pack with individual pairs may be more practical; check how the waffles are actually packaged.
You want to know what’s in your chosen variety before you buy. Check the current packaging, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
First, decide whether the syrup waffles are mainly for stocking the biscuit tin or for individual evening snacks. Then check the recipe and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and number of waffles. ALDI Nederland lists a bag of 12 weighing 378 g; Lidl Nederland lists 12 Sondey waffles weighing 480 g. | If I often top up the biscuit tin, I want to know how many waffles the bag actually contains. For around 46% of consumers, pack size is the most important factor. |
| Portion packaging | Check whether the waffles are loose, individually wrapped or packed in pairs, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | For an evening snack, I’d rather take a set amount without opening the whole pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this type of portioning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. | If an ingredient or allergen affects what I can buy, the label needs to be clear before I make my choice. Around 18% of consumers put these checks first. |
Twelve waffles don’t tell you how much you’re getting: the packs described by ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland contain the same number of waffles, but have different net weights.
Check both the number of waffles and the pack size, and choose an amount that suits how often you top up the biscuit tin.
Butter tells you about an ingredient, not the amount of sugar or fat in a portion. The Voedingscentrum gives 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g syrup waffle; these aren’t fixed values for every variety.
For the pack you choose, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. If you need to avoid an allergen, the information on the current packaging is what matters.
Before eating, also check for any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
A brand may offer syrup waffles in different pack sizes or varieties. The brand name alone won’t tell you whether the portioning and ingredients are the same.
Compare the full product name, the number of waffles and the label on the pack you’re buying.
Daelmans is an option if you’re looking for a syrup waffle with a syrup filling; PLUS describes a bag of ten.
Albert Heijn offers syrup waffles in several varieties, including one made with butter.
Jumbo lists its own 468 g pack of butter syrup waffles for enjoying at home.
Lidl describes Sondey butter syrup waffles as a pack of twelve weighing 480 g.
ALDI describes both a standard pack of twelve weighing 378 g and Heerlijck Banket butter syrup waffles in a pack of twelve weighing 480 g.
PLUS offers its own 480 g pack of syrup waffles, as well as caramel and butter varieties.
These Kanjers packs contain eight or ten syrup waffles. Choose the number that suits your biscuit tin, and check the label to see how the waffles are grouped inside the pack.
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A pack of eight syrup waffles to top up your biscuit tin. If you’re buying them for an individual evening snack, check the label to see how the waffles are grouped, and check the ingredients and allergens.
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A pack of ten syrup waffles for anyone who wants to add more to their biscuit tin. Before you buy, check how the portions are arranged, and read the current label for ingredient and allergen information.
Compare both the number of waffles and the net weight with how often you top up the tin. ALDI Nederland describes a pack of twelve weighing 378 g, while Lidl Nederland lists twelve Sondey waffles weighing 480 g. So the same number of waffles doesn’t necessarily mean the same pack weight.
Values depend on the syrup waffle and the portion size. The Voedingscentrum lists 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g syrup waffle; check the nutritional information per portion on your pack.
Always check the allergen information for the specific variety. The products described include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya. Also check the current packaging for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag well after use. The products described should be stored in a cool, dry place; check your variety for any additional instructions.
Butter is an ingredient choice, not a general measure of quality or nutritional value. Jumbo lists 25% butter in the 468 g pack described; compare the full ingredients list, portion size and nutritional information to decide what’s right for you.