If you want to plan a single snack break
You want to take a syrup waffle with you without putting a large, opened pack in your gym bag. Check how many waffles are in each wrapper: the Daelmans Duo listed by PLUS contains two waffles.
Who might find this choice relevant?
If you compare nutritional values
You want to know how much you’re actually eating, so you compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking the ingredients list and nutrition table on the packaging.
If you need to check the ingredients
If you have an allergy or dietary preference, the current packaging is the most reliable source. PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk among the ingredients of the Daelmans Duo; check the ingredients and allergens for each product individually.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many waffles you want to take for each snack break. Then compare the nutritional information and check any ingredients that matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and packaging | Check how many waffles are in each wrapper and whether each waffle is individually wrapped. The Daelmans Duo from PLUS contains two waffles per wrapper. | If I only want to take one waffle, I don’t want to discover when I open the pack that two are wrapped together. For around 45% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then consider how much you’ll actually eat. Pay particular attention to sugars, protein, fibre and fat. | When I’m exercising, I want to know what my chosen portion adds to the rest of what I eat. Around 33% of consumers give this nutritional consideration priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack, even if you recognise the product name or an earlier version of the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to check before eating. This is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a duo pack for one individually wrapped waffle
If you want one waffle per snack break, a duo pack still means taking two waffles wrapped together. The Daelmans Duo from PLUS is one example.
Check how many pieces are in each wrapper, not just the total number of waffles in the pack.
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Looking only at ‘less sugar’
According to Albert Heijn, its AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar are compared with its regular butter syrup waffles. That label doesn’t tell you how much sugar or how many other nutrients are in your portion.
Compare nutrition tables on the same basis, then consider your own portion size.
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Relying on an old ingredients list
An older product photo might not match the packaging you buy now. This is especially important if you need to avoid an allergen.
Before eating, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually have.
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Automatically treating a syrup waffle as a recovery snack
Whether a snack suits your exercise goals also depends on your training and what else you eat. The product category alone can’t tell you that.
Decide whether you’re looking for a treat or have a specific nutritional goal. If it’s the latter, compare the portion and nutritional values with other snack options.
Brands and ranges to consider
Daelmans
PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans Duo with two syrup waffles per wrapper, designed for when you’re out and about.
- It’s clear how many waffles are in each wrapper.
- A duo isn’t a single individually wrapped waffle. If you have an allergy, check the current label too; PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk for this variety.
AH
Albert Heijn lists several options in its syrup waffle range, including AH Terra Plant-Based and AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar.
- You can compare different varieties within the same range.
- According to Albert Heijn, the lower-sugar variety contains 32% less sugar than its regular butter syrup waffles. Also compare the portion and the full nutritional information.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as a range of biscuits and snacks, including syrup waffles.
- A range to consider when comparing syrup waffles in the biscuit aisle.
- Check the pack you choose to see how many waffles are wrapped together and what nutritional information and ingredients it lists.
BISCOTTO
ALDI lists BISCOTTO Mini Syrup Waffles in its biscuit range.
- The mini size gives you an alternative to a regular syrup waffle.
- ‘Mini’ doesn’t tell you whether each waffle has its own wrapper; check the packaging if that matters for your gym bag.
Syrup waffles on Joybuy
These Kanjers packs contain ten and eight syrup waffles respectively. Choose based on how many snack breaks you want to plan, and check the pack to see how the waffles are arranged inside.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
A pack of ten syrup waffles for anyone planning several snack breaks. If you want to take exactly one sealed waffle at a time, check the pack to see whether the waffles are individually wrapped.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
A pack of eight syrup waffles, so you can decide how many to take each time. If you want one individually wrapped waffle, check how they’re divided between the wrappers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Daelmans Duo suitable if I want one individually wrapped waffle?
Not if each waffle needs its own wrapper: the Daelmans Duo listed by PLUS contains two syrup waffles together in one 78 g wrapper. If you want to take one sealed waffle with you, look for packaging that specifically says the waffles are individually wrapped.
Is a syrup waffle a suitable snack after exercise?
A syrup waffle can be a snack, but it isn’t automatically suited to a particular post-exercise goal. Consider your training, what else you eat and the nutritional values of the portion you choose.
Which allergens should I check in syrup waffles?
Check the current packaging for any allergens that matter to you. PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk for the Daelmans Duo; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory allergens must be clearly listed among the ingredients.
How should I store syrup waffles in my gym bag?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy. The Daelmans Duo we looked at should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, so don’t leave it in a warm or damp bag for a long time.
What does ‘less sugar’ mean for a syrup waffle?
It’s a comparison with another product, not an assessment of your whole snack break. Albert Heijn compares its AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar with its regular butter syrup waffles. For your own choice, also read the nutrition table per 100 g and consider how much you eat.