Shoppers comparing fibre and sugars
You want to enjoy a syrup waffle as a treat, but compare the nutritional values of different varieties without assuming that ‘digestive’ means it has a particular effect.
Who are these options for?
People making calendars for several recipients
You’re looking for biscuits that fit in the compartments, and checking the ingredients, allergens and packaging for each option.
Shoppers with a dietary requirement
For example, you need an explicitly gluten-free option for someone and assess its other ingredients and nutritional values separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check whether any ingredients need to be avoided. Then compare the nutritional values and make sure the size and number of biscuits suit your calendar.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and sugars | Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g in similar syrup waffles, and check the serving size too. | If I’m considering fibre and sugars within this treat category, I want to compare values on the same basis; around 36% of consumers prioritise this nutritional comparison. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you choose; check separately that it is labelled gluten-free if required. | If I’m making a calendar for someone with a dietary requirement, the option I choose must meet it; around 27% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Size and distribution | Check the number of biscuits, their dimensions and whether they are individually wrapped. | For small compartments, I want biscuits that will actually fit and can be distributed; around 19% of consumers prioritise size for this reason. |
| Availability | Check that your chosen variety is available just before you buy, and work out how many biscuits you’ll need for the compartments. | If I want to fill several compartments with the same variety, I need to know whether I can get enough; around 18% of consumers prioritise this planning. |
Common mistakes
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Taking ‘digestive’ to mean a proven effect
A difference in fibre content between syrup waffles says nothing about their effect on digestion. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Syrup Waffles and 1.5 g per 100 g for the Daelmans Syrup Waffles shown.
Use the term as a prompt to compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the variety you choose, not as a health claim.
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Planning around a variety without checking availability
Albert Heijn’s product page marks Céréal Syrup Waffles as ‘discontinued’. You may therefore need a different variety for your planned calendar layout.
Check the exact variety before arranging the compartments, and check the label again if you choose an alternative.
Finding an alternative can take extra time when you’re filling several compartments.
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Assuming mini or twin packs are individually wrapped
A smaller size or twin pack doesn’t automatically mean that each biscuit has its own wrapper. The dimensions also matter when it comes to fitting the calendar compartment.
Check the dimensions, type of wrapping, ingredients and best-before date on the pack you choose.
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Using ‘gluten-free’ as a guide to sugar or fibre
A gluten-free label answers a different question. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Syrup Waffles.
Decide which requirement is essential, then compare sugars and fibre separately on the label.
Brands compared
Daelmans
Daelmans offers classic syrup waffles as well as smaller or differently portioned options, so you can choose packaging to suit your calendar.
- PLUS lists, among other options, a 78 g Daelmans twin pack and mini varieties.
- The classic Daelmans variety at Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya; check the allergens for the specific variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers its own syrup waffles alongside branded varieties, so you can compare labels across its range.
- Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre and 32 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Syrup Waffles.
- The product page for Céréal Syrup Waffles is marked as ‘discontinued’; check availability before planning to use this variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers regular and mini syrup waffles, as well as a separate gluten-free variety.
- According to Jumbo, Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Syrup Waffles carry the Crossed Grain symbol.
- According to Jumbo, this gluten-free variety contains 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g; compare sugar levels separately from the gluten-free label.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl offers Sondey syrup waffles in several varieties, including butter, margarine and mini options.
- The mini variety is worth considering if your calendar compartments are small.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you choose.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
ALDI offers Heerlijck Banket syrup waffles in regular and mini varieties.
- ALDI lists a 300 g pack of mini syrup waffles.
- Check fibre, sugars and allergens on the packaging you buy.
PLUS
PLUS offers its own syrup waffles alongside Daelmans and Korenlanders varieties, in different types of packaging.
- PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans twin pack.
- The Nutri-Score E listed by PLUS for its own syrup waffles is no substitute for comparing the ingredients and nutritional values of other varieties.
Syrup waffles on Joybuy
These Kanjers syrup waffles are options to consider if you’re looking at the number of biscuits and how to distribute them among calendar compartments. To choose based on fibre or sugars, compare the nutritional information on the packaging you select; check allergens and dimensions too.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces
A pack to consider if you need syrup waffles for several calendar compartments.
Contents: 10 pieces. Check how the biscuits are wrapped, whether they fit in the compartments, and the allergens and nutritional values shown on the current label.
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Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces
A pack to consider if eight syrup waffles would suit the number of compartments you want to fill.
Contents: 8 pieces. Check the dimensions, how the biscuits are arranged in the pack, and the allergens and nutritional values on the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Are syrup waffles a ‘digestive’ snack?
The name ‘digestive’ doesn’t prove that a syrup waffle has any particular effect. If you want to choose based on fibre or sugars within this treat category, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and the serving size of the products in question.
Which syrup waffles will fit in a small advent calendar compartment?
Start by looking at mini varieties, but compare the dimensions of the biscuit with those of the compartment. ALDI offers mini syrup waffles and PLUS lists a 78 g Daelmans twin pack; the pack description doesn’t confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped.
Which allergens should I check in classic syrup waffles?
Always check the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. For the classic AH and Daelmans varieties shown, Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya; other ingredients may vary between recipes.
Does a gluten-free syrup waffle automatically contain less sugar?
No. Gluten-free on its own tells you nothing about the sugar content. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Syrup Waffles; compare sugars separately if they matter to your choice.