Choose syrup waffles for your weekly shop based on what matters most to you: pack size, nutritional value, or a specific dietary or allergen requirement. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. A variety that meets one requirement won’t necessarily meet your other needs.
If several people in your household eat syrup waffles during the week, the net weight, number of waffles and storage advice after opening are useful points to compare. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 468 g packs of butter syrup waffles, while PLUS lists a 480 g pack.
If you keep an eye on sugars, fibre or saturated fat, you can compare the nutritional information per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparison because manufacturers may use different serving sizes.
If you need to avoid an ingredient or choose a gluten-free variety, check the specific packaging rather than relying on a general claim such as plant-based or gluten-free. Remember to read any allergen warnings too.
First decide which feature matters most to you. Then compare only the packs that meet that requirement.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and stock | Check the net weight, number of waffles and storage advice after opening. | If I’m stocking up for several coffee or tea breaks, I want to know how many waffles are in the pack and how to store the rest. Around 33% of consumers put this need to stock up first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare sugars, saturated fat, fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the ingredients list too. | When I’m looking for a variety with a different nutritional profile, I don’t want to rely on a claim on the front of the pack alone. Nutritional value is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Diet and allergens | Read the current ingredients, allergens and any warnings, and check the claim for the specific variety. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen or choose a gluten-free option, that requirement determines which packs I can consider. It’s the first thing around 20% of consumers take into account. |
| Size and occasion | Check the number of waffles, the size of each one and any serving suggestions. | With my coffee, I might prefer a mini waffle, a larger one or a waffle that the packaging suggests serving warm. Around 20% of consumers choose primarily based on size or occasion. |
Waffles and packs can vary in size and weight. So, 10 waffles doesn’t tell you on its own how much syrup waffle you’re taking home.
Compare the net weight too, and check the storage advice if you’re buying a pack to enjoy over several occasions.
Plant-based, reduced sugar and gluten-free describe different features. For example, according to Jumbo, its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.
Check your own requirements against the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the pack you’re buying.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers decide for themselves how large a serving is. As a result, comparing products per serving can give you a different picture from comparing the same quantity of each product.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the amount in one waffle or serving.
The information on the packaging you’ve actually bought is what matters when ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
Read the label again before eating the syrup waffles, especially if you need to avoid a specific ingredient.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a classic syrup waffle to enjoy with a hot drink.
Offers several varieties to compare individually, including regular, butter, plant-based and reduced-sugar options.
The product lines described include both a 468 g pack of butter syrup waffles and a separate gluten-free variety.
Sondey is the brand Lidl uses for products including butter syrup waffles.
An option to include when comparing classic packs.
Offers several varieties, including regular, butter and honey options. The regular pack described weighs 480 g.
This pack of 10 Kanjers syrup waffles is handy for coffee or tea breaks throughout the week. Check the net weight too if you’re looking to stock up for a larger household.
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A pack of syrup waffles to enjoy with coffee or tea at different times throughout the week.
The product name states that the pack contains 10 waffles. Check the net weight and nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging if you’re comparing this variety with other syrup waffles.
Check the current ingredients and allergens if you need to avoid wheat, milk, soya or nuts.
First compare similar varieties by net weight and nutritional information per 100 g. Then check the number of waffles and the storage advice if you plan to enjoy the pack over several days.
A difference in sugars doesn’t tell you what other ingredients or allergens a syrup waffle contains. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Roomboter minder suiker, compared with 34 g per 100 g for AH Roomboter. Be sure to check the full nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you choose.
No, you can’t assume that from a gluten-free claim. Jumbo lists egg and lupin as ingredients in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, and says they may contain nuts and sesame. So, check the label for any allergens that matter to you.
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. The Albert Heijn varieties described recommend storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely. Check the label on your variety for instructions after opening.
