Choose a pack to suit the number of guests and how you plan to serve the syrup waffles. A pack of 8 to 12 regular waffles may suit a small coffee get-together, while minis or individually wrapped waffles can be handy if guests are helping themselves or you won’t be eating them all at once. Then compare the number of waffles and the net weight, and check the current label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before sharing.
Think about whether you want to offer everyone a whole waffle, serve smaller portions or cater for guests with specific dietary requirements.
Want to put out one whole syrup waffle per guest without having lots left over? Albert Heijn lists a pack of 8; ALDI and Lidl list packs of 12 that were included in our research. Remember to count any other biscuits you plan to serve, too.
Will you have several snacks on the table, or will guests be helping themselves at different times? Mini syrup waffles and individually wrapped waffles give you different ways to fill a serving plate and share out any leftovers. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Daelmans offer these types of packaging.
If ingredients or allergens matter, check the exact pack you plan to share. For one product included in our research, Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; a PLUS product included in our research lists wheat and milk. Recipes vary from product to product.
First, decide how many whole waffles or smaller portions you want to serve. Then check whether the pack size, serving format and label are right for your guests.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the regular waffles in each pack and decide whether you’ll be serving other biscuits, too. | If I want to offer everyone a whole waffle, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough without leaving lots over. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight as well as the number of waffles; a heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more individual waffles. | When comparing packs of different sizes, I want to know how many waffles I can actually put on the table. That’s why around 29% of consumers focus mainly on pack size. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the current label for allergen information, and compare sugars per 100 g and per portion if that matters to your choice. | When sharing syrup waffles with guests who check ingredients, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen. For around 21% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
| Serving format | Choose between whole waffles, minis and packs containing individual or twin portions; don’t compare minis with regular waffles by number alone. | If guests will be helping themselves from a serving plate, I find smaller portions or individual wrappers more practical. For around 14% of consumers, the serving format is the deciding factor. |
Daelmans lists, among other options, 36 waffles in twin packaging. This size suits larger groups or several coffee get-togethers, but may be impractical if you’re only hosting a small group.
Estimate how many waffles you want to put out and what you’ll do with the rest. Also check the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
Ingredients and allergens vary by recipe. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS lists different allergens and warnings for the syrup waffles included in our research.
Read the current label on the exact product before sharing the waffles, and check for any statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
The name of a variety doesn’t tell you how much sugar a portion contains or how it compares with a regular syrup waffle.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the products you’re considering.
The pack formats listed here can help you compare options more easily. Always check the details of the specific product you choose.
Daelmans offers regular and mini syrup waffles in a range of pack formats.
The range includes regular syrup waffles, as well as varieties made to a different recipe or in a smaller size.
PLUS lists Korenlanders syrup waffles, as well as Daelmans mini and twin packs.
Lidl describes a Sondey variety made with butter, alongside other syrup waffle formats.
ALDI offers regular syrup waffles and other varieties, including minis.
These Kanjers products are regular syrup waffles for a coffee get-together with friends. If the number of guests will determine your choice, check the current pack size.
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A pack of 10 may be a good fit if you want to offer each guest around one regular syrup waffle.
Check the current label for ingredients and allergens before sharing the waffles.
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These regular syrup waffles are an option for a coffee get-together where you want to plan one waffle per guest.
The title lists 8 pieces, while a product description lists 10. Check the number on the current pack before planning portions, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
First, count the guests you want to offer a whole waffle to, and allow for any other biscuits on the table. Albert Heijn lists a pack of 8 included in our research; the ALDI and Lidl packs included in our research contain 12. You’ll need to plan portions differently for minis than for whole waffles.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For the pack included in our research, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it well after use; PLUS advises storing the product included in our research in a cool, dry place.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before serving the waffles. For products included in our research, Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; for one product, PLUS lists wheat and milk and also mentions the possible presence of other allergens.
No. Compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion on the products’ own nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 14.7 g of sugar for an extra-large 40 g syrup waffle and notes that values can vary by brand; that figure doesn’t necessarily describe the variety you’re planning to buy.
