If you’re looking for a small pack
A duo means you don’t have to open a large pack for a single occasion, but it still contains two waffles. So check the number of pieces if you want exactly one waffle.
Which option is right for you?
If you’re mostly in the mood for chocolate
A milk chocolate bar with syrup waffle pieces and fudge is a different treat from a traditional syrup waffle. Check the bar’s weight if you’re looking for a small treat for yourself.
If you need to consider allergens
The waffle and bar options described contain ingredients including milk, wheat or gluten-containing cereals, and soya. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a Valentine’s Day syrup waffle treat for yourself, the product format is the first thing to consider: a small duo, a chocolate bar or a pack for several occasions.
Traditional duo
A good fit for: anyone who wants a traditional syrup waffle without opening a large pack.
Worth noting: the Daelmans Duo contains two waffles, not one.
Chocolate bar with syrup waffle pieces
A good fit for: anyone who’d rather have chocolate with syrup waffle pieces and fudge than a classic waffle.
Worth noting: the bars described weigh 140 g and 150 g; they aren’t individual round syrup waffles.
Traditional large pack
A good fit for: anyone who wants syrup waffles for later or to share.
Worth noting: a pack of ten or twelve doesn’t automatically limit how much you have for one occasion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Small quantity | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight; a duo contains two waffles. | If I just want something for myself, I don’t want to open a large pack straight away. A small quantity is the priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Chocolate option | Check whether it’s a bar with pieces or chocolate-coated waffles, and check the weight. | For a Valentine’s Day treat, I’d rather have chocolate than a classic round waffle. This preference is the deciding factor for around 37% of consumers. |
| Classic waffles and stock | Check the number of waffles and the product format if you’re buying some for later or to share. | I want to keep traditional syrup waffles for another coffee break or share them. That’s the main reason for choosing them for around 25% of consumers. |
Common pitfalls
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Mistaking a duo or bar for a single waffle
The Daelmans Duo contains two waffles. The Albert Heijn and PLUS chocolate bars described weigh 150 g and 140 g respectively, and aren’t individual syrup waffles.
Before buying, check the number of pieces and the net weight on the packaging.
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Relying on the product name alone if you have allergies
The waffle and bar options described list ingredients including milk, wheat or gluten-containing cereals, and soya. Some products also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Always check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the label.
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Assuming a product listing means you can buy it
PLUS listed the syrup waffle bar described as unavailable at the selected store. Jumbo said its crunchy syrup waffle bar was no longer available in its online range; Lidl lists Sondey syrup waffles as an in-store product.
Check availability at the store where you actually plan to buy it.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
PLUS lists, among other products, a Duo containing two syrup waffles weighing 78 g in total, as well as a pack of ten.
- The Duo is a smaller pack for anyone who doesn’t want to open a large one.
- The Duo still contains more than one waffle; check the label if you have allergies.
Delicata (Albert Heijn)
Albert Heijn describes a 150 g Delicata milk chocolate bar with syrup waffle pieces and fudge.
- A bar format for anyone who’s mainly after chocolate for this occasion.
- It isn’t an individual syrup waffle; the product information lists ingredients including milk, wheat and soya.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own 140 g milk chocolate bar with syrup waffle pieces, as well as a 480 g pack of its own syrup waffles.
- The two product formats let you choose between chocolate and traditional waffles.
- The bar wasn’t available at the selected PLUS store; check with your store before counting on it.
Jumbo
Jumbo described a 150 g crunchy syrup waffle and caramel chocolate bar.
- The product page provides ingredient and nutritional information to help you assess the bar.
- Jumbo says this bar is no longer part of its online range.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a pack of twelve weighing 480 g.
- The pack suits anyone looking for waffles for several occasions or to share.
- Lidl lists this product as available in store only; check the label for allergen information.
Syrup waffles at Joybuy
These packs are worth considering if you’re looking for traditional syrup waffles for several occasions, or would rather have individually wrapped chocolate-coated waffles. They aren’t chocolate bars with syrup waffle pieces or packs containing exactly one waffle.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
For anyone who wants to enjoy traditional syrup waffles on several occasions or share them. The pack contains eight waffles, not one individual waffle; check the current label if you have allergies.
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Kanjers Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffles, 4 pieces
For anyone who’d rather choose a chocolate-coated waffle than a chocolate bar with syrup waffle pieces. The pack contains four waffles; check the pack weight and, if you have allergies, the current ingredients list.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
For anyone looking to buy traditional syrup waffles for later or to share. This pack contains ten waffles, making it a different choice from a small treat for one; check the current label if you have allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Is a syrup waffle duo a pack for one person?
A duo could suit someone who doesn’t want to open a large pack, but it doesn’t contain just one waffle. The Daelmans Duo at PLUS contains two syrup waffles in a 78 g pack; check the number of pieces if you’re looking for exactly one waffle.
Can I warm a syrup waffle over coffee or tea?
For the Daelmans pack of ten, PLUS recommends placing the waffle on top of a mug of hot drink for two minutes. For other products, follow the instructions on their packaging.
Can I eat these waffles and bars if I’m allergic to milk, gluten or soya?
Don’t assume they’re suitable: the Daelmans, Delicata, PLUS and Jumbo options described list milk, wheat or gluten-containing cereals, and soya. Some packs also warn of the possible presence of other allergens. Always check the current label on the product you’re buying.
What does ‘may contain’ mean on a syrup waffle pack?
‘May contain’ warns that the named allergen could be present unintentionally. If you have a relevant allergy, check this warning on the current packaging as well as the ingredients list.