If you want to give your child exactly one syrup waffle as a treat, you can take one out of a multipack at home. A Daelmans Duo contains two waffles, while the syrup-waffle chocolate bars we looked at contain several portions. Keep the usual lunch as well, and check the label for allergens and your school or after-school club’s rules.
You want to pack one syrup waffle without having to divide up a large bar first. Check both the number of waffles and the number of portions: according to PLUS, Daelmans Duo contains two waffles, while the Albert Heijn and Jumbo chocolate bars we looked at contain several portions.
You’re thinking of adding a syrup waffle now and then, but want the usual lunch to stay as it is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products among the components of a school lunch. Taste and the option to store and eat food at school are also considerations for parents.
You need to know what’s in the exact pack before you buy it. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya in Daelmans Duo. For every variant, check the current ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination too.
A good fit when: you deliberately want two waffles, for example for two separate snack times.
Bear in mind: according to PLUS, the 78 g Daelmans Duo pack does not contain just one waffle.
A good fit when: you want to take out one waffle at home for each lunchbox.
Bear in mind: after opening, you’ll need to store the rest of the pack according to the label.
A good fit when: you’d rather break off a piece of a bar than pack a whole syrup waffle.
Bear in mind: according to their product information, the Jumbo and Delicata bars come in packs containing several portions, not ready-to-pack single lunch portions.
If you’re considering a syrup waffle for a school lunchbox, the main things to think about are the portion you want, how the treat fits alongside lunch and the ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Size of each portion | Count the waffles in each pack and check the stated number of portions for a chocolate bar. | I want to pack one waffle without accidentally putting two in the lunchbox. A clearly defined portion is the priority for around 40% of these consumers. |
| How it fits alongside lunch | Decide whether the syrup waffle is a treat, and check your school or after-school club’s food policy. | If I add a treat, I still want to pack the usual lunch. Lunch balance is the main concern for around 40% of these consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the exact pack. | If an ingredient needs to be avoided, I want to be able to check the pack before putting it in the lunchbox. Allergen suitability is the priority for around 20% of these consumers. |
The Jumbo syrup-waffle chocolate bar weighs 140 g and states that it contains around six portions. The Delicata bar at Albert Heijn weighs 150 g and states that it contains 15 portions. Packing the whole bar is very different from choosing one portion.
Check the net weight and portion information, and break off a piece at home if you choose this option.
According to PLUS, the compact Daelmans Duo wrapper contains two syrup waffles. The size of the pack alone doesn’t tell you how many waffles are inside.
Check the number of pieces, and choose a duo pack only if you want two waffles or two separate snack times.
Daelmans Duo contains wheat, milk and soya. Ingredients and warnings can vary between products, so a similar name is no substitute for checking the label.
When you buy it, read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack.
A syrup waffle as a treat serves a different purpose from a school lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists vegetables, fruit and wholegrain products among the components of a balanced lunch.
Pack the usual lunch as well, and check your school or after-school club’s rules on bringing in snacks.
Worth considering if you’re looking at a compact pack of traditional syrup waffles.
Useful for comparing syrup waffles in different pack sizes.
Useful if you want to compare regular syrup waffles with a chocolate bar containing syrup waffle.
Relevant for Daelmans Duo and other syrup waffle packs in its range.
Relevant if you’re looking for regular butter syrup waffles in a multipack.
Relevant if you want to take one waffle from a larger pack at home.
This multipack is a good option if you want to take out one syrup waffle at home for a school lunchbox. Check the pack for the portion information and ingredients relevant to your choice.
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This pack of 10 syrup waffles is handy if you want to take out one waffle at home as a treat for a school lunchbox. Check the portion information and current ingredients on the pack for the waffle you choose.
Not the bars we looked at: Jumbo says its 140 g bar contains around six portions, while Albert Heijn says its 150 g Delicata bar contains 15 portions. Break off a piece in advance if you want to pack part of a bar.
No. According to PLUS, the 78 g Daelmans Duo contains two syrup waffles. If you want exactly one waffle, you can take one out of a suitable multipack at home.
Check your school or after-school club’s rules before packing one. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that schools can draw up a food policy to make their rules clear to parents and pupils.
Read the ingredients and any warnings on the exact pack. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya for Daelmans Duo; you shouldn’t assume this information applies to other syrup waffles.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. If you’ve opened a multipack, check how to store the remaining waffles too.
