Choose standard or butter syrup waffles for a classic coffee break, and minis if smaller portions work better for serving. If a guest needs a gluten-free option, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check for other allergens too. Don’t use ‘digestive’ to suggest that a product is easy to digest. Instead, consider the portion size you want and the nutritional information for the product you choose.
They want to serve a familiar syrup waffle and choose between standard-size and butter varieties, as well as decide how many to provide per guest. Check the allergens in the product you choose: the butter syrup waffles described by Jumbo contain wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
They’re looking for a size that suits the way the food will be served. Mini syrup waffles are a smaller option per piece. For nutritional values, compare the information per 100 g as well as per portion.
They need to be able to point relevant guests towards a suitable option and make clear which allergens it contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that consumers must also be given allergen information for unpackaged products.
First decide whether you need a gluten-free option. Then choose a size that works for serving, and only after that compare the nutritional information for the products still under consideration.
Choose this if: you want to serve a classic syrup waffle at your coffee break.
Bear in mind: a butter label doesn’t mean the product is suitable for guests who need to avoid gluten, milk or other allergens.
Choose this if: a smaller piece works better for self-service.
Bear in mind: a smaller piece doesn’t automatically mean lower nutritional values per 100 g.
Choose this if: you want to offer a clearly identifiable option for guests who need to eat gluten-free.
Bear in mind: gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. Check the packaging and keep this option separate when serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and gluten-free options | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the current packaging. Make allergen information accessible when serving unpackaged products. | If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, I want to be able to point them towards a clearly identifiable option without overlooking other allergens. Around 33% of consumers put dietary requirements and allergen checks first. |
| Serving and portions | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight, then decide whether you want to serve standard waffles or minis. | For self-service, I want to be able to plan how many pieces to offer at each break. For around 27% of consumers, portion size and serving are the top priorities. |
| Product type | Choose between standard, butter and other labelled varieties, then check the ingredients for the specific product. | For a classic coffee break, I’m mainly looking for a familiar syrup waffle, without assuming that every variety has the same ingredients. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice of product. |
| Nutritional information | Compare energy, sugars, fat and fibre on the same basis: per 100 g and, where shown, per portion. | If I want to serve a smaller amount, I want to know what one portion contains, not just how big the waffle looks. Nutritional information is the first thing around 20% of consumers consider. |
The gluten-free syrup waffles described by Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also warns that its variety may contain nuts and sesame.
Ask about dietary requirements in advance, check the packaging of the product you choose, and keep the gluten-free option clearly separate when serving.
A smaller piece doesn’t justify a claim about digestibility. You also can’t compare the nutritional values of different sizes without using the same weight basis.
Plan the portion per guest and compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g. Don’t make claims about digestibility without product-specific evidence.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must also be given information about allergens present in unpackaged products.
Make sure guests can get the information before buying or eating the product, for example in writing or through a clearly signposted way to ask for it. Update the information if the product changes.
Ingredients and product information can change. This means a page you checked earlier may not match the packaging of the product delivered for your conference.
Before serving, check the packaging of the delivered product for its contents, ingredients, allergens and best-before date.
PLUS’s range overview lists standard and mini syrup waffles from Daelmans.
Albert Heijn lists both AH syrup waffles and Daelmans products in its online range.
Jumbo describes both butter syrup waffles and a separate gluten-free variety.
Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
ALDI lists syrup waffles in packs of 12 and a mini variety from Heerlijck Banket.
PLUS lists standard, butter, mini and gluten-free syrup waffles.
These Joybuy products are syrup waffles in packs of 10 and 8, for anyone wanting to serve a classic syrup waffle with conference coffee. Plan your portions and check the allergens on the packaging you choose before serving.
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A pack of 10, making it easier to plan how many syrup waffles to serve at a coffee break.
Check the allergens on the current packaging before serving. Only compare nutritional values once you know whether they’re given per portion or per 100 g.
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A pack of 8 for planning a classic syrup waffle to go with coffee or tea.
Check the allergens on the current packaging before serving. Only compare nutritional values once you know whether they’re given per portion or per 100 g.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must also be given information about allergens present in unpackaged products. Make sure guests can get this information before buying or eating the product, for example in writing or through a clearly signposted way to ask for it.
No. The gluten-free varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also notes that its variety may contain nuts and sesame. Check the current packaging for the guests you’re offering this option to.
No. A smaller size doesn’t justify a claim about digestibility. To work out how much to serve at a meal or break, consider the portion size. To compare products, use nutritional information on the same basis, such as per 100 g and per portion.
Use product pages to help you make your choice, but check the packaging of the syrup waffles delivered before giving guests allergen information. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. For Lidl food products, you can’t rely on a general online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
