Anyone looking for a treat to go with lunch
If you want to pack a syrup waffle without treating it as a replacement for lunch, the portion size and nutritional information for the option you choose are worth considering.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Anyone keeping allergens or gluten in mind
Check the ingredients and allergens on the actual packaging. A gluten-free label doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about other allergens, such as egg or lupin.
Anyone considering size and portability
Compare the number of waffles, pack size and packaging to work out how many to take or share. A mini size doesn’t automatically mean the waffles are individually wrapped.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’re buying a treat to go with a school lunch or a gift. For a school lunch, the points below can help you assess plain, mini, chocolate and gluten-free syrup waffles. If you’re giving a box of chocolates, check its contents and allergens separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Role in the lunch | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, if provided, per portion. Decide how much to pack as a treat alongside lunch. | If I pack a syrup waffle, I want it to be an extra treat, not a replacement for lunch. This is the main consideration for an estimated 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and gluten | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging for the specific option. Even with gluten-free syrup waffles, check for other allergens. | If I’m dealing with an allergy or a gluten-free requirement, I need to know whether this particular syrup waffle is suitable. For around 27% of consumers, this is the main reason for their choice. |
| Portion size and packaging | Compare the number of waffles and the net weight. Check separately whether the mini or larger waffles are individually wrapped. | For a school bag or sharing, I want to be able to choose a suitable amount in advance. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
| Type and availability | Check whether the plain, mini or chocolate option you want is available, and read the label for the specific product. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or type, I want to know whether I can actually buy it. For around 20% of consumers, the choice of type and its availability matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a syrup waffle as a complete lunch
A syrup waffle as a treat has a different role from the lunch you put together. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snack products are high in sugar or saturated fat.
If you like, pack a syrup waffle as an extra, and compare the nutritional information and portion size for the option you choose.
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Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens
Jumbo lists egg and lupin in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels and warns that they may contain nuts and sesame. The gluten-free label doesn’t change that information.
If you have an allergy, read the full allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
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Relying on an old listing of the range
Albert Heijn listed its white chocolate syrup waffle as discontinued. So an option you saw previously may not be available for your next purchase.
Check whether the specific option is available and read the packaging again when you buy it, especially if ingredients or allergens are important.
Brands worth comparing
These brands offer a starting point for comparing different options; always check the label of the product you choose.
Daelmans
Plain syrup waffles for anyone looking for a classic syrup filling.
- PLUS lists a Daelmans pack containing 10 syrup waffles.
- According to that product listing, they contain wheat, cereals containing gluten, soya and milk.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand plain syrup waffles; a separate white chocolate option was previously part of the range.
- The listing for the plain AH syrup waffle states 35 g of added sugars per 100 g, which is useful when comparing this specific option.
- Albert Heijn listed the white chocolate syrup waffle as discontinued. Check current availability if that’s the option you’re looking for.
Jumbo
Offers a gluten-free option as well as plain syrup waffles.
- Jumbo’s product listing for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels makes it easy to identify the gluten-free option.
- Jumbo lists egg and lupin and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame; check the packaging if you have an allergy.
PLUS
Own-brand plain and gluten-free syrup waffles.
- The listed plain pack has a net weight of 480 g; the gluten-free pack weighs 240 g.
- Don’t choose based on the gluten-free label alone: check the other ingredients and allergens for the PLUS option in question too.
Sondey (Lidl)
Mini butter syrup waffles for anyone looking for a smaller size.
- Lidl lists around 37 mini syrup waffles in a 316 g pack.
- For ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, Lidl directs shoppers to the packaging for food products; check it before buying.
Plain syrup waffles at Joybuy
These two Kanjers packs are suitable if you’re looking for plain syrup waffles as a treat alongside a school lunch. Compare the number of waffles and check the portion size and allergens on the packaging before serving. This selection doesn’t answer which box of chocolates would make a suitable gift.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
A pack of plain syrup waffles to choose as a treat alongside lunch.
The pack contains 10 waffles. Check the label for the portion size, nutritional information and allergens, including wheat, milk and soya.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
A pack of plain syrup waffles for anyone who wants to decide how many to take as a treat.
The pack contains 8 waffles. Check the label to see how they’re wrapped, and read the nutritional information and allergen details, including wheat, milk and soya.
Frequently asked questions
Should I always check the allergens in syrup waffles for school?
Yes, particularly if a pupil has an allergy or needs to avoid gluten. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. So read the packaging for the specific syrup waffle you’ve chosen, even if it says gluten-free.
Can a syrup waffle replace a school lunch?
It’s better to pack a syrup waffle as a treat alongside lunch, rather than as a replacement for it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snack products are high in sugar or saturated fat. Check the nutritional information and choose how much you want to pack.
How should I store syrup waffles packed for school?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the option you’ve chosen. Also check whether the waffles are individually wrapped and how to store an opened pack.
Is a chocolate-coated syrup waffle a better gift than a plain one?
It depends on what the recipient likes and on the specific pack; a chocolate coating isn’t a universal measure of a better gift. Check the ingredients and availability of the option you want. If you’re considering a box of chocolates, compare its contents and allergens too before making your choice.