Who might find this guide useful?

If you’re treating a group

For a parade, you’ll want to know how many waffles you can hand out. Compare the number of waffles and their size, and check whether the pack is easy to take with you.

If you need to allow for dietary restrictions

If you’re buying for someone who needs to avoid gluten or wants a plant-based option, the wording on the front of the pack is just a starting point. Check the ingredients and full allergen information to see whether the option is suitable.

If you’re searching for ‘digestive’

If you’re using that search term to find a particular type of biscuit, check the product name. A syrup waffle is not the same product as a digestive, and the term does not support any expectation about digestion.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before the parade, first check whether anyone has allergies or dietary restrictions. Then choose a size that suits the occasion and, if you like, compare the nutritional information for the options you’ve shortlisted.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Allergens Check the current ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces of other allergens on the packaging. If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I don’t want to rely on the brand name or a previous purchase. This check comes first for around 31% of consumers.
Specific dietary requirement Check whether the option is explicitly labelled gluten-free or plant-based, and whether its other ingredients meet the requirement. I’m looking for a gluten-free or plant-based syrup waffle, but that label doesn’t answer all my questions about the ingredients. Finding a suitable product option is the first consideration for around 19% of consumers.
Size and quantity Compare the number of waffles, the net weight and any smaller individual packs. For an occasion where I’ll be handing them out, I want to work out in advance how many people will get a waffle and whether mini waffles would be more practical. Around 25% of consumers focus most on how easy a product is to share.
What you’re looking for in a snack If needed, compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and check the portion size; don’t use ‘digestive’ as a health claim. When I search for ‘digestive’, I want to know which biscuit I’m buying, without attributing an effect to a syrup waffle. For around 25% of consumers, the choice of product type and nutritional information is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘digestive’ describes a property of syrup waffles

    Digestives and syrup waffles are different types of biscuit. Using the search term doesn’t make a syrup waffle a product with a proven effect on digestion.

    Choose based on the type of biscuit you want, its size and the label. If you want to compare nutritional values, use the same basis for both products, such as per 100 g.

  • Assuming all syrup waffles contain the same allergens

    The regular and gluten-free options mentioned differ in their allergens and warnings about possible traces. Gluten-free does not mean free from all other allergens.

    If you’re buying for other people, ask which ingredients they need to avoid and check the full information on the current packaging.

  • Going by pack weight alone

    A bag of mini waffles, a pack of large waffles and waffles packed in pairs aren’t equally easy to hand out.

    Work out how many portions you need, then compare the number of waffles and how they’re packed.

  • Relying on old product information

    Albert Heijn states that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. A product page or pack you looked at before may not reflect the ingredients in a new purchase.

    If you need to avoid certain foods, read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

Brands to consider

These product ranges show the differences in size and ingredients that may matter for the parade. Always check the specific option you’re buying.

Daelmans

PLUS lists Daelmans syrup waffles in a pack of 10, with a 50% syrup filling.

  • A pack where you can count the waffles in advance to plan how many to hand out.
  • The option described contains wheat, soya and milk, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid these ingredients.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells regular AH Syrup Waffles and a separate AH Terra Plant-Based Syrup Waffle product.

  • The two product ranges offer a choice between a regular option and one labelled plant-based.
  • The regular AH option lists wheat and soya; milk and lactose may also be present. Check the current packaging for both options.

Jumbo

As well as regular syrup waffles, Jumbo sells Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as a separate gluten-free option.

  • The Lekker Vrij option described is explicitly labelled gluten-free and carries the Crossed Grain certification mark.
  • According to Jumbo, this option contains egg and lupin, and may contain nuts and sesame.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Butter Syrup Waffles as a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.

  • The stated number of waffles makes it easy to plan for a group.
  • Butter isn’t suitable if you need to avoid milk products; check the full label for all allergens.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Mini Syrup Waffles in a 300 g pack.

  • The mini size can be handy for a serving plate or a smaller occasion where you’re handing out treats.
  • ALDI lists butter in this option; check the full label if you need to avoid certain foods.

PLUS

PLUS sells its own-brand syrup waffles in a 480 g pack, as well as Daelmans syrup waffles.

  • You can compare the pack sizes of an own-brand option and a branded one.
  • The PLUS own-brand option described contains wheat, soya and milk; PLUS gives it a Nutri-Score E. Check the ingredients rather than relying on the score alone.

Classic syrup waffles for the parade

These Kanjers syrup waffles are a good fit if you want to take along or hand out a classic waffle at the parade. Focus on the number of waffles and how they’re packed; if you’re buying for someone with an allergy, assess suitability separately using the current label.

Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 waffles

Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 waffles

A pack for anyone who wants to plan in advance how many syrup waffles to hand out.

If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you buy.

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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 waffles

Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 waffles

An option if you want to take the waffles along in smaller packs for handing out.

Joybuy describes this pack of 8 as individually wrapped in pairs. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging too.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘digestive’ mean syrup waffles are good for digestion?

No, the search term doesn’t support any claim about the effect of syrup waffles on digestion. Digestives and syrup waffles are different types of biscuit; check the product name if you’re looking for either one.

Is a gluten-free syrup waffle suitable for everyone with a food allergy?

No, gluten-free only tells you something about gluten and doesn’t replace a check for other allergens. Jumbo lists egg and lupin in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, and says they may contain nuts and sesame.

How should I store syrup waffles until it’s time to hand them out?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose and check the best-before date. For the options described, Albert Heijn and PLUS advise storing the waffles in a cool, dry place and sealing an opened pack properly.

Should I choose regular or mini syrup waffles for the parade?

Choose a size that suits the way you want to hand them out and the number of portions you need. Mini waffles can be handy for a serving plate or treat bags; for regular waffles, compare the number in the pack and check whether they’re wrapped in smaller portions.