Stallholders serving full-sized portions
If you want to serve a whole syrup waffle, check how many waffles come in a pack and how many you’ll need for a day at the stall.
Who should consider these options?
Sellers who need to provide allergen information
If you take waffles out of their packaging or offer different varieties side by side, make sure you have the information for the right product to hand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must be informed about allergens present in food.
Stallholders offering a separate dietary option
If you’d also like to offer a gluten-free or plant-based syrup waffle, check exactly what the packaging says for each variety. These two descriptions answer different customer questions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll serve whole waffles or smaller portions. Then check the packaging for each option you choose, along with the information your customers need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Allergen information | Read the allergen details and any warnings on the current packaging. If you’re serving the waffles without their packaging, make sure the information for the correct product is available. | If you’re serving unpackaged waffles, you’ll want to be able to tell customers which allergens they contain; this information is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Pack size and portions | Compare the net weight and number of waffles per pack with the portion you want to serve. | If you’re serving whole waffles, you’ll want to know how many portions you’ll get from a pack. Around 29% of consumers say this planning is their top priority. |
| Specific dietary option | Check the description on the exact variety and read the full allergen information: plant-based and gluten-free don’t mean the same thing. | If you want to offer a clearly labelled alternative to the standard waffle, the description must match the product; this is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Serving size | Choose between a whole waffle and a set number of mini syrup waffles. | If you’re offering a small extra, you may not want to serve a whole waffle. Size is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming plant-based or gluten-free means allergen-free
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Terra plant-based syrup waffles reviewed contain wheat and soya. For its gluten-free variety reviewed, Jumbo lists egg and lupin, as well as possible traces of nuts and sesame.
Use only the description on the exact packaging, and make sure the full allergen information is available too.
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Confusing pack weight with the number of portions
Albert Heijn lists ten 39 g portions in a 390 g pack. Mini waffles are served differently: for the Sondey variety reviewed, Lidl lists around 37 pieces in a 316 g pack.
Count how many whole waffles or set mini portions you’ll actually serve from each pack.
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Copying outdated product information onto your stall’s menu
The information on a product listing may not match the packaging of the stock you’re selling at that moment.
Use the current packaging as the basis for allergen information for customers, and update your stall’s menu if you switch varieties.
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Serving mini syrup waffles without a set portion size
If the number of mini waffles you serve varies, it’s harder to plan how many portions you’ll get from a pack.
Decide on a set number per portion in advance, and keep track of which pack the mini waffles came from.
Brands and options to consider
Daelmans
For the Daelmans pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists ten syrup waffles with 50% syrup filling.
- A pack of ten full-sized waffles makes it easy to serve one at a time.
- For the variety reviewed, PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk as allergens; check the label on the pack you’re using.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, the AH syrup waffles reviewed come in a 390 g pack with ten 39 g portions. AH Terra is a separate plant-based variety.
- The listed portion size helps when serving one whole waffle at a time.
- The varieties reviewed and labelled vegan contain wheat and soya; check the label for any milk warnings too.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 468 g butter syrup waffle and a separate 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle.
- The gluten-free description applies to the specific Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten variety, not the butter variety.
- For its gluten-free variety, Jumbo lists egg and lupin, with possible traces of nuts and sesame.
Lidl
Lidl lists around 37 Sondey mini butter syrup waffles per 316 g pack.
- The mini size lets you put together a smaller, set portion.
- Check the physical packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Aldi
Aldi lists a pack reviewed containing twelve syrup waffles, with a net weight of 378 g.
- The stated number of waffles makes it easier to plan servings of one whole waffle.
- Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the pack you plan to offer.
PLUS
PLUS lists a standard 480 g pack of syrup waffles and a separate 300 g mini variety.
- The two sizes suit different ways of serving: a whole waffle or a set portion of mini waffles.
- For the mini variety reviewed, PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk; check the current packaging for the variety you choose.
Syrup waffles on Joybuy
These Kanjers syrup waffles are options for serving one whole waffle at a time at an oliebollen stall. Choose the pack size that suits your portion plan, and check the current product information on the packaging before selling.
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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces
For serving one whole syrup waffle at a time; the product name specifies eight pieces. Check the packaging for allergen and other product information before serving the waffles.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces
For serving one whole syrup waffle at a time; the product name specifies ten pieces. Check the current packaging before giving customers information about ingredients or allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to provide allergen information when selling syrup waffles?
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must be informed about allergens present in the products on offer. So keep the information for the exact syrup waffles you’re selling to hand, even if you take them out of their packaging.
Is a vegan syrup waffle also gluten-free or soya-free?
No, the vegan description doesn’t mean that. For the vegan syrup waffles reviewed, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya; check the label for the exact variety.
Is a gluten-free syrup waffle free from other allergens?
No, gluten-free doesn’t mean allergen-free. For its Lekker Vrij van Gluten syrup waffles reviewed, Jumbo lists egg and lupin, as well as possible traces of nuts and sesame.
How should I store an opened pack of syrup waffles?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the syrup waffles you’ve chosen. If you’re serving waffles from an opened pack, keep track of which variety they are and which allergen information applies.
Where should I start with food safety at an oliebollen stall?
Start by putting safe preparation and selling practices in place for your stall. The Chamber of Commerce says businesses that prepare or sell food need an HACCP plan; also use the current packaging for the product information you give customers.