If you’re baking or decorating with children, first check how many syrup waffles are in each wrapper: an individual wrapper may contain one mini waffle or two large waffles. A duo pack is handy for sharing; if you want exactly one waffle per child, the packaging must state that each waffle is individually wrapped. Also check the label on the product you’ve bought for ingredients, allergens and use-by information.
When handing out and decorating the waffles, it makes a difference whether each wrapper contains one waffle or a duo. PLUS describes the Daelmans duo pack as two syrup waffles in one wrapper; Jumbo describes its Mini Stroopwafeltjes as individually wrapped.
If you need to take a food allergy or intolerance into account, check the exact product you’ve bought. The Daelmans, Jumbo and Kanjers products described list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya; some varieties also list egg and possible traces of nuts.
Pre-portioned packs can be useful for a group. Jumbo describes Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles as 4 x 2 pieces, but a pack like this isn’t the same as one waffle per child.
First decide whether each child will have one waffle or whether children will share a wrapper. Then compare the number of pieces with the size of your group and check the label before serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and wrapper | Check how many waffles are in each wrapper and compare the weight per portion. ‘Individually wrapped’, ‘duo’ and ‘4 x 2 pieces’ mean different things. | If I want every child to decorate one waffle, I don’t want to have to split a duo after all. For around 42% of consumers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ve bought. Also check for any precautionary allergen warnings and the use-by date. | If someone taking part has a food allergy, I need to be able to assess whether the exact product is suitable. Around 33% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
| Group size and storage | Compare the number of waffles you need with the number in each wrapper and pack. Follow the storage instructions on the label. | For a larger group, I want to have enough pre-portioned waffles ready without relying on the total weight alone. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
PLUS describes Daelmans Duo as two syrup waffles in one wrapper. If you want one waffle per child, you’ll still need to split the duo.
Compare the number of wrappers with the number of waffles in each wrapper and the weight per portion.
Jumbo describes its Mini Stroopwafeltjes as individually wrapped, but also says the product is no longer part of its online range.
Check with the shop where you plan to buy whether the pack size you want is available before planning the activity.
Allergens vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ll actually be using. Don’t serve the product to anyone taking part if the relevant information is unclear.
A small syrup waffle doesn’t automatically come in its own wrapper. ALDI lists BISCOTTO and Heerlijck Banket mini syrup waffles; the size alone doesn’t tell you how the waffles are wrapped inside.
Check that the packaging information explicitly says each waffle is individually wrapped.
PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans duo wrapper containing two syrup waffles, as well as a bag of 25 mini syrup waffles.
Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles as 4 x 2 pieces, 320 g.
Jumbo describes its Mini Stroopwafeltjes as individually wrapped, with 18 portions of 8 g.
ALDI Netherlands lists BISCOTTO Mini syrup waffles in a 300 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists Heerlijck Banket Mini Syrup Waffles, 300 g.
These two Kanjers varieties are worth considering if you want to compare how the waffles are wrapped for handing out or sharing. For the 10-piece variety, check how many waffles are in each wrapper; the 8-piece variety is packed in twos.
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Worth considering if you want to hand out syrup waffles in advance. Check how many waffles are in each individual wrapper before assuming there’s one waffle per child.
The product name states 10 pieces. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ve bought before serving.
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Worth considering if you want to set out portions of two. If you need exactly one waffle per child, you’ll have to split a pack.
The product name states 8 pieces; the Joybuy product description says they’re packed in twos. Check the allergens on the packaging you’ve bought before serving.
No. Check how many waffles are in each individual wrapper. PLUS describes Daelmans Duo as two syrup waffles in one wrapper, while Jumbo describes its Mini Stroopwafeltjes as individually wrapped.
Check the allergen information for the exact product you’ve bought, not just the brand name. The examples described list ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya; some also mention egg and possible traces of nuts.
Read the label on the packaging you’ve bought before serving. Ingredients and allergen information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what information must appear on labels for pre-packed foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought. If the pack has been opened, also check the product-specific advice for storing any waffles left over.
