Commuters who prefer a set snack portion
If you don’t want to take a whole pack with you, check how many waffles are in each pack. A duo pack contains two waffles; with a pack of mini syrup waffles, you can choose how many to put in your lunchbox.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers with dietary or allergy requirements
Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warning on the current packaging. A label such as plant-based or gluten-free doesn’t tell you which other allergens a syrup waffle contains.
Shoppers comparing nutritional values
If you want to know what a lower-sugar option means for the amount you take with you, compare sugars and fibre per 100 g and per portion. Also check the weight of the waffle you’ll actually be taking.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with any essential dietary or allergy requirements, then choose a pack size that’s easy to take with you. Only after that should you compare flavour and nutritional values. Searching for ‘digestive’ is no substitute for checking the ingredients and nutritional information of a specific syrup waffle.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning. If you need a gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free label. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the front of the pack alone. Around 29% of consumers put this dietary or allergy requirement first. |
| Portion size and portability | Check the number of waffles, net weight and portion size, then decide how many to take with you. | For lunch on the go, I want to choose in advance how many waffles to put in my bag. For around 29% of consumers, choosing a portion is the main consideration. |
| Sugars and fibre | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If a product claims ‘less sugar’, check which product it is compared with. | I want to see how a different option changes the amount I eat, without treating a claim on the front of the pack as complete nutritional information. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Flavour and pack size | Choose between options such as classic syrup, caramel or butter, and check whether the number of waffles suits how you’ll use them. | If flavour is the deciding factor for me, I still want a pack that lets me take the amount I want. This is the first consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing plant-based with gluten-free
Albert Heijn labels its AH Terra plant-based syrup waffles as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya as allergens. A plant-based label therefore answers a different question from a gluten-free label.
If you have a dietary or allergy requirement, check each relevant label on the packaging separately.
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Assuming a duo pack is automatically a small portion
The Daelmans duo pack listed by PLUS contains two syrup waffles and weighs 78 g. The pack size doesn’t determine how many waffles you want to eat with lunch.
Check the number of waffles and the weight before deciding whether to take one or both.
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Relying on a nutritional claim alone
Albert Heijn says its AH Roomboter syrup waffles with less sugar contain 32% less sugar than its AH Roomboter syrup waffles. That comparison alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in your portion.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and check the ingredients and allergens too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against relying on the front of a label alone.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
Daelmans describes classic caramel syrup waffles, as well as honey and chocolate varieties. PLUS also lists a duo pack containing two syrup waffles, designed for taking on the go.
- The duo pack makes it clear in advance how many waffles you’ll be taking.
- Check the allergens for the variety you choose; the duo described contains wheat, soya and milk.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists regular, plant-based, gluten-free and lower-sugar syrup waffles, among other options. Compare the label and information for the specific variety.
- Product information highlights the different ingredient and nutritional options in the range.
- AH Terra plant-based contains wheat and soya; AH gluten-free organic lists egg and lupin.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a gluten-free syrup waffle bearing the Crossed Grain symbol.
- The explicit gluten-free label makes it easy to distinguish this variety from regular syrup waffles.
- Check the other allergens too: this variety lists egg and lupin.
PLUS
PLUS lists classic, caramel and gluten-free syrup waffles. When comparing them, check the details of each individual pack.
- A 480 g pack of classic waffles and a separate gluten-free variety give you different options to choose from.
- PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk for its classic and caramel varieties; a gluten-free label doesn’t replace the need to check for other allergens.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey butter syrup waffles as 12 pieces in 480 g, and mini butter syrup waffles as approximately 37 pieces in 316 g.
- The difference in size helps you decide how many pieces to pack for the day.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before comparing the varieties on these points.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI Netherlands lists regular syrup waffles as 12 pieces in 378 g, and Heerlijck Banket mini syrup waffles in a 300 g pack.
- The mini size lets you choose how many pieces to have with lunch.
- Check the packaging of the product you choose for its nutritional values and allergens.
Syrup waffles at Joybuy for on the go
These two packs of Kanjers syrup waffles are suited to choosing how many pieces to take for lunch on the go. Check how many waffles you want to take from each pack, and read the current packaging for ingredients and nutritional values.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces
For anyone who wants to choose how many syrup waffles to take from a pack.
Check the weight per waffle when comparing nutritional values for the amount you’ll take with you. If you have an allergy, read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces
For anyone who wants to choose how many syrup waffles to take for lunch on the go.
The pack contains 8 pieces. Check how the waffles are packed if you want to take individual ones, and look at the weight per piece and the current allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Are regular syrup waffles gluten-free?
Don’t assume they are: the regular syrup waffles described by Albert Heijn list wheat or cereals containing gluten. If you need a gluten-free option, look for one explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging for other allergens too.
Are syrup waffles with less sugar sugar-free too?
No. Albert Heijn compares the amount of sugar in its AH Roomboter syrup waffles with less sugar with the amount in its AH Roomboter syrup waffles. ‘Less’ doesn’t mean ‘none’. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion to see what the claim means for the amount you’ll eat.
Where can I find the allergens in a syrup waffle?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the actual packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on prepacked foods. Also check for any ‘may contain’ warnings that are relevant to you.
How can I take syrup waffles with me without using the whole pack?
Decide in advance how many waffles you want with lunch, then check the number of pieces and how they’re packed. A duo pack contains two waffles; with mini syrup waffles, you can take out as many as you like. Follow the storage and resealing instructions on the packaging.