Choose classic syrup waffles if you mainly want something to serve with coffee or share at home; minis and duos are better when smaller portions are handy. For a clear thank-you gift, a box of chocolates may be a better fit. Whatever you choose, check the number of portions and the allergens on the exact pack.
If you’re shopping for several coffee breaks or visitors, it’s worth choosing a pack with enough waffles for your group. The ranges at Jumbo, Albert Heijn, PLUS and Lidl include both classic and smaller syrup waffles.
For a thank-you gift, it’s not just the contents that matter: consider whether the pack is suitable for giving as a present. Chocolate-coated syrup waffles keep things in the biscuit-treat category, while a box of chocolates is another option if you’d rather give chocolate. For example, Jumbo lists a merci gift box with individually wrapped chocolates.
If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, the label on the specific product matters more than the type of pack. A gluten-free syrup waffle isn’t automatically free from other allergens: PLUS’s gluten-free syrup waffles list egg and lupin.
Choose these if: you want to serve biscuits with coffee or share them with others at home.
The trade-off: a pack for home isn’t as well suited to individual portions or gift-giving.
Choose these if: smaller portions, taking them with you or a chocolatey biscuit treat better suits your plans.
The trade-off: smaller waffles aren’t necessarily individually wrapped, so check how the product you choose is packed.
Choose this if: you want to give a thank-you gift or present, and the recipient would prefer chocolate to biscuits.
The trade-off: check the allergens and storage instructions. The merci gift box listed by Jumbo needs to be protected from heat.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How much there is to share | Check the net weight and the number of waffles or portions; a box of chocolates won’t always use the same kind of portion measure. | When people come over for coffee, I want enough syrup waffles to put out without choosing a gift pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise sharing at home. |
| Gift presentation | Decide whether the recipient would prefer biscuits or an assortment of chocolates, and look at the packaging of the product you choose. | For a thank-you gift, I want to give something that suits the recipient. For around 25% of consumers, the gift presentation is the deciding factor. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; don’t assume ‘gluten-free’ means ‘allergen-free’. | If someone can’t eat all ingredients, I first need to know whether this particular product is suitable. Around 17% of consumers put this check first. |
| Portions and taking them with you | Check whether the portions are individually wrapped or the smaller waffles are packed together. | When I’m out and about or handing them out, I want to be able to take portions without first splitting up a large pack. Around 25% of consumers give this convenience top priority. |
According to the product information, the gluten-free syrup waffles listed by PLUS contain egg and lupin. So a gluten-free label doesn’t tell you which other allergens that product contains.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, not just the label on the front.
The merci gift box listed by Jumbo contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients; the product information also lists possible traces of other allergens. The packaging also advises protecting it from heat.
If necessary, ask which ingredients the recipient needs to avoid and check the current label. Follow the storage instructions when taking it with you.
An online range doesn’t confirm that a particular product is available in the shop where you do your shopping. Lidl, for example, lists its Sondey mini syrup waffles as an in-store product.
Check with your chosen shop or look on the shelf if you’re making a special trip for a particular pack.
These examples can help you find a size that suits you; they don’t indicate that every product is suitable or available in a particular shop.
Albert Heijn and PLUS show Daelmans syrup waffles in a range of options, including classic, mini, duo and chocolate varieties.
Albert Heijn’s syrup waffle range includes AH varieties and Daelmans products, including chocolate-coated syrup waffles.
Jumbo lists classic and mini syrup waffles, as well as a separate gluten-free variety.
PLUS lists its own syrup waffles and varieties from brands such as Daelmans, alongside a separately labelled gluten-free product.
ALDI lists Kanjers syrup waffles and has also shown Heerlijck Banket syrup waffles.
Lidl lists a Sondey pack with around 37 mini butter syrup waffles and a net weight of 316 g.
These products give you the choice between chocolate to give as a gift or share, and a pack of syrup waffles to serve with coffee. For chocolate assortments, consider how they’re presented; for syrup waffles, check the number in the pack. For both, check the ingredients on the product you choose.
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An assortment of chocolates to share with visitors or consider as a gift.
The pack states 385 g. If it matters to the recipient, check the ingredients and allergens on the box you choose.
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A small chocolate collection to consider as a thank-you gift.
The pack states 125 g. If you have allergies, read the current label and follow the storage instructions for chocolate.
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A chocolate gift pack for anyone who wants to offer or share a selection of flavours.
The pack states 288 g. Check the label on the box you choose, especially if the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients.
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A pack of biscuits for anyone who wants to serve syrup waffles with coffee rather than give chocolate as a gift.
The product name states that there are 8 waffles. Check the label if allergens are a concern.
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An assortment of chocolates to share at a get-together; check the packaging if you’re looking for a gift box.
The product name states 143 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
Choose a box of chocolates if you want to give a clear thank-you gift or chocolate present; syrup waffles are a good fit if you mainly want biscuits to serve with coffee. Consider whether the presentation suits the recipient, and check the allergens on the pack you choose.
No. PLUS’s gluten-free syrup waffles list egg and lupin as allergens. So even with a gluten-free product, read the full ingredients and allergen information.
Check the label on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, relevant allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy. PLUS recommends keeping its gluten-free syrup waffles in a cool, dry and dark place; the merci gift box listed by Jumbo needs to be protected from heat.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 189 kcal and 14,7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g syrup waffle, but other portion sizes and varieties may differ. Compare the nutritional information for the products you choose, per 100 g and per portion.
