If you’re filling a biscuit tin for a small gathering on King’s Day, compare regular syrup waffles by pack weight as well as the number of waffles or servings. Mini syrup waffles are another option for a serving platter where guests can help themselves to a small bite. If you’re looking for a plant-based or gluten-free option, check the exact pack separately: these labels don’t mean the same thing, and neither tells you everything about allergens.
If you’re serving regular syrup waffles at home or when you have visitors, check how many waffles or servings are in the pack and its net weight. Jumbo, for example, lists 468 g and 12 servings; ALDI lists 378 g and 12 waffles.
If you want guests to be able to help themselves to a small waffle, the number of minis is worth checking. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey Mini butter syrup waffles in a 316 g pack.
If you need a plant-based or gluten-free option, or need to avoid allergens, the exact product matters more than the pack size. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
First decide whether you want larger waffles for the biscuit tin or small bites for a serving platter. If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, check the information for the specific product before deciding on pack size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for the biscuit tin | Compare the net weight with the stated number of waffles or servings; these aren’t always given in the same way. | When I’m putting waffles out at home, I want to know whether the pack will be enough for my gathering. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Serving small bites | Consider the size, number of waffles and total pack weight together. | For a platter where guests can help themselves now and then, I want to offer small waffles without having to break larger ones. Ease of sharing is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Dietary preferences and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement for the exact product. You may also want to check the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving. | If I need a plant-based or gluten-free option, or have to avoid certain allergens, I can’t rely on the front of the pack alone. Checking the product is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
A pack of minis may contain more individual waffles but weigh less than a pack of larger syrup waffles. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey Mini butter syrup waffles in a 316 g pack; Jumbo lists 468 g and 12 servings for its butter syrup waffles.
Check both the net weight and the number of waffles or servings to find the right size for sharing.
Albert Heijn labels AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya and says they may contain milk and lactose. So a plant-based label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
The pack weight doesn’t tell you how much an individual waffle weighs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g syrup waffle; the nutritional values of the product you choose may differ.
Check the serving size and nutritional information for the product you’re buying if you want to know how much you’re serving per waffle.
A classic syrup waffle option; PLUS lists a bag of 10 with a 50% syrup filling.
Jumbo lists a 468 g butter syrup waffle pack with 12 servings, as well as a separate 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle option.
Albert Heijn lists AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles in a 390 g pack with 10 servings.
PLUS lists Korenlanders Butter Syrup Waffles in a 400 g bag.
Lidl lists around 37 small Sondey Mini butter syrup waffles in a 316 g pack.
ALDI lists a pack of 12 syrup waffles weighing 378 g.
These Kanjers packs contain regular syrup waffles for sharing on King’s Day. Choose between eight waffles, which the product information says are individually wrapped in pairs, or a pack of ten. Compare the amount you need before you order.
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A pack of regular syrup waffles for a small gathering. According to the product information, the eight waffles are wrapped in pairs. Check the current pack if you have an allergy.
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A pack of ten regular syrup waffles to share. As well as the number of waffles, check the pack weight to work out how much you’ll need for your gathering. If you have an allergy, check the label.
It depends on how many people you’re serving and the size of waffles you want to put out; there’s no set size for a ‘family pack’. Compare the net weight with the number of waffles or servings. Jumbo, for example, lists 468 g and 12 servings, while Lidl lists around 37 smaller Sondey minis in a 316 g pack.
No, the plant-based label doesn’t guarantee that. For AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya and says they may contain milk and lactose. If you have an allergy, always read the current allergen information on the pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal it after use. Product information for brands including Daelmans and AH Terra recommends storing the waffles in a cool, dry place; for these products, it also specifies keeping them somewhere dark.
Yes. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and check the serving size separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g syrup waffle, but the values for the product you buy may differ.
