Choose a pack based on how many people will be eating and how you plan to serve them: a pack of 10 to 12 regular syrup waffles is ideal for coffee, while mini waffles give you more small portions to share. Then compare the number of waffles with the net weight, and check the current label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for everyone who’ll be eating them.
If you’re sharing with guests too, it helps to compare the number of waffles and portions as well as the pack weight. Albert Heijn lists 10 portions in a 390 g pack, while Jumbo lists 12 portions in a butter-rich version weighing 468 g.
Regular waffles are great for serving with coffee or tea. If you’d prefer more small portions to share, there’s also a mini size: Lidl lists around 37 Sondey mini waffles in a 316 g pack.
If you have a particular dietary requirement or allergy, check the label on the specific product you’ve chosen, not just the brand name. Check plant-based or gluten-free products separately too.
Decide how many waffles you want to serve and whether regular or mini waffles are better for the occasion. Then check the ingredients on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough waffles | Compare the number of waffles or portions with the net weight and the number of people eating. | When I’m stocking up for family and guests, I want to know whether one pack contains enough portions to serve. Having enough is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Size and format | Check whether the pack contains regular waffles, minis or individually portioned waffles. | With coffee, I want to serve whole waffles; for lots of smaller sharing occasions, I’d rather choose smaller ones. The right format is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack, including for plant-based versions. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the waffles I’ve chosen. This check is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Recipe and occasion | Check the ingredients and any serving instructions for the specific product. | For a coffee break, I want to choose a recipe and serving suggestion that suit my guests. Around 14% of consumers put this first. |
A heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more portions to share. Albert Heijn lists 10 portions for 390 g, while Jumbo lists 12 portions for its butter syrup waffles weighing 468 g.
Count how many portions you want to serve, then compare that with the number of portions or waffles listed on the pack.
Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya in its AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles, which may also contain milk and lactose. So a plant-based label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Before buying, read the ingredients and full allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
The approximately 37 mini waffles in the 316 g Sondey pack are small portions to share. If you want to serve a regular waffle with coffee, you’ll need a different format.
First choose the size you want to serve, then compare how many the pack contains.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is particularly important when several people are sharing the same pack.
When you buy, check the label, best-before date and storage instructions on the actual pack.
PLUS lists a pack of 10 Daelmans syrup waffles, ideal for a coffee break.
Albert Heijn lists regular AH Syrup Waffles in a 390 g pack with 10 portions, as well as a separate AH Terra Plant-Based version.
Jumbo lists butter syrup waffles weighing 468 g with 12 portions, as well as a separate version called Lekker Vrij van Gluten.
PLUS lists its own caramel syrup waffle version in packs of 10.
Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a regular size of 12 waffles and 480 g, and a mini size of around 37 waffles and 316 g.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket butter syrup waffles with caramel syrup in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g.
These Kanjers packs are options for serving regular syrup waffles with coffee or tea. Choose between 10 or 8 waffles depending on how many people you’re serving, and check the label on each pack separately.
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A pack for sharing when you want to serve ten syrup waffles. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
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An option when eight syrup waffles are enough for everyone; one pack may not be sufficient if you’re serving more people. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
Start with the number of people you want to serve a waffle to, then check the number of waffles or portions listed. Albert Heijn lists 10 portions for 390 g, Jumbo lists 12 portions for 468 g and ALDI lists 12 waffles for 480 g. For smaller portions to share, Lidl lists around 37 mini waffles per 316 g.
A plant-based label alone doesn’t tell you. Albert Heijn states that its AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles may contain milk and lactose, so check the allergen information on the current pack.
It varies by product. Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat for its butter syrup waffles; the Daelmans version shown at PLUS lists wheat or gluten-containing cereals, soya and milk. Always read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack and seal it well after use. Albert Heijn and PLUS recommend storing the products shown in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the best-before date on the pack too.
