Choose a large pack of syrup waffles if you’re expecting several people around the time of the Sinterklaas procession and the biscuit tin is likely to empty quickly. Minis are better suited to smaller portions; for a smaller gathering, a smaller pack may be more practical. If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
If several people at home will be sharing, compare the contents of a pack with the number of people you expect to serve. Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and ALDI list standard packs of syrup waffles in a range of weights.
If you want to put out small portions during or after the procession, consider mini syrup waffles. Both Jumbo and ALDI list a 300 g pack of mini syrup waffles.
If you’re catering for someone with a food allergy, check the current label, as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Nutrition Centre advise. If you don’t expect to use many, choose an amount that suits what you plan to serve and store.
First decide how many syrup waffles you want to put out. Then choose between standard waffles and minis, and check the pack’s label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| How much you need for family and visitors | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of pieces. For the standard packs listed, Albert Heijn gives 390 g, PLUS 400 g, Jumbo 468 g and ALDI 480 g. | If I’m stocking the biscuit tin for several people, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 40% of consumers, having enough in the pack comes first. |
| Small portions | Check whether they’re mini syrup waffles and how much the pack contains; Jumbo and ALDI list 300 g packs of minis. | If I want to offer children or visitors small portions, a mini size suits my plans. Portion convenience is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Label and how much you’ll use | Check the ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage advice on the current pack. Choose an amount that matches what you expect to use. | If I’m buying for someone with a food allergy or expect to have leftovers, I want to be able to check the label and avoid opening more than I need. This is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
The standard packs listed range from 390 g at Albert Heijn to 480 g at ALDI. Terms such as ‘mini’ or ‘duo’ don’t tell you how many syrup waffles are in the pack either.
Compare the net weight and the stated number of pieces before deciding how many packs you need.
For someone with a food allergy, there can be an important difference between an old product description and the current label. The Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of label information for food allergies.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually going to serve.
A large pack gives you more to hand, but you’ll also need a plan for any leftovers. According to the Nutrition Centre, drying out and mould can be signs that syrup waffles have gone off.
Choose an amount that suits your needs, seal any leftovers well and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Syrup waffles available in a range of pack formats.
An own-brand option in a standard pack of syrup waffles.
Own-brand options include standard butter syrup waffles and mini syrup waffles.
Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles and a mini version.
ALDI own-brand, with a listed pack of standard butter syrup waffles.
PLUS own-brand, with a bag of standard butter syrup waffles.
This pack of eight standard syrup waffles is an option if you’re shopping for a smaller group. Compare the number of pieces with the number of people you’re serving before you fill the biscuit tin.
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A set quantity for anyone who wants to put out eight syrup waffles. If you’re catering for someone with a food allergy, check the current label before serving.
It depends on how many people you’re serving and how much you want left over. For a full biscuit tin, Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and ALDI list standard packs weighing 390 g, 400 g, 468 g and 480 g respectively. For smaller portions, you could consider minis.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack you’re going to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Nutrition Centre stress the importance of clear, up-to-date allergen information on labels.
Seal an opened pack well and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Check the syrup waffles before serving them later; the Nutrition Centre lists drying out and mould as signs that they may have gone off.
