Who is a sharing pack useful for?

Host with a busy coffee table

If you’re having guests over while doing your Christmas baking, you’ll want to know how many whole syrup waffles you can serve. The number of waffles is more useful for this than the pack weight alone.

Baker checking ingredients and allergens

If you’re using syrup waffles as crumbs, a topping or a treat, make sure the pack you choose suits the ingredients and allergens that matter to your guests.

Host serving syrup waffles with a hot drink

For coffee or tea, consider how many whole waffles you’ll need and whether you’d like to serve a butter, branded or plant-based variety. PLUS also suggests serving Daelmans waffles over a hot drink.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, count how many waffles you want to serve and how many you’ll set aside for baking. Then compare the ingredients and decide how you’d like to serve them.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number and quantity Compare the number of waffles or stated servings with the pack weight. Remember to allow for waffles you’ll use in your baking. When guests come round for Christmas, I want to be able to give everyone a whole waffle without using up the ones I’ve set aside for baking; having enough is a priority for around 44% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging for both the ingredients and any ‘contains’ or ‘may contain’ statements. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the label says before serving. Ingredients and allergens are the first concern for around 33% of consumers.
Occasion and variety Decide whether you’ll serve whole waffles with coffee or use them in your baking, then choose the variety you’d like. I’d serve waffles differently with a hot drink than I would use syrup-waffle crumbs in a bake; for around 23% of consumers, that choice is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing pack weight alone

    A heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more whole syrup waffles. ALDI Nederland lists 12 waffles weighing 378 g; Lidl Nederland also lists 12 waffles, weighing 480 g.

    Check the number of waffles or servings if you want to share them. Consider the weight too if you need waffles for baking.

  • Assuming plant-based means allergen-free

    Albert Heijn describes its AH Terra syrup waffles as plant-based, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose.

    Check the allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy, even if the product name matches a dietary preference.

  • Buying ahead without checking the storage advice

    If you’re not opening the waffles until your Christmas baking, check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging.

    Check this information before buying, and reseal an opened pack according to the product advice.

Brands and product ranges compared

Daelmans

A branded option if you’d like to serve whole syrup waffles with coffee or tea.

  • PLUS lists a 10-waffle pack of Daelmans syrup waffles and suggests briefly warming one over a hot drink.
  • The product information lists wheat, gluten, soya and milk; check the packaging before serving the waffles to guests.

Albert Heijn / AH Terra

Albert Heijn offers both regular AH syrup waffles and an AH Terra variety described as plant-based.

  • Albert Heijn lists the regular AH pack as 390 g and 10 servings.
  • The AH Terra variety may contain milk and lactose. If your guests have allergen requirements, check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Butter Syrup Waffles are an option if you want to plan a sharing occasion using the serving information.

  • Jumbo lists this variety as 468 g and 12 stated servings.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains gluten, milk, soya and wheat.

Sondey / Lidl

Sondey butter syrup waffles are a supermarket pack for which Lidl Nederland lists both the number of waffles and the weight.

  • Lidl Nederland lists 12 waffles weighing 480 g.
  • Lidl says this product is sold in-store; check availability at the store you plan to visit.

ALDI

ALDI’s regular syrup waffles come in a sharing pack with a clearly stated number of whole waffles.

  • ALDI Nederland lists 12 waffles in a 378 g pack.
  • If your guests have allergen requirements, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

PLUS Korenlanders

PLUS Korenlanders Butter Syrup Waffles are a variety for which PLUS provides product and allergen information.

  • PLUS lists a 400 g pack.
  • The product information lists wheat, milk and lactose, among other ingredients, and says it may contain egg and nuts. Check the label before serving.

Syrup waffles for sharing from Joybuy

These syrup waffles have a stated number of pieces, helping you decide how many whole waffles to serve with coffee and how many to set aside for baking.

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces

A pack for sharing whole waffles over coffee; count how many you’ll also want to use for baking in advance.

If you have allergies, check the current packaging for wheat, milk and soya, as well as warnings about other allergens that may be present.

View on Joybuy
Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces

Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces

An option for a smaller sharing occasion if you’d like to serve whole syrup waffles. Remember to count separately the waffles you’ll use for baking.

If you have allergies, check the current packaging for wheat, milk and soya, as well as warnings about other allergens that may be present.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How many syrup waffles do I need for guests during Christmas baking?

Count how many people you want to offer a whole waffle to, and set aside the waffles you’ll need for baking. Check the number of waffles or stated servings rather than looking at the grams alone: ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland each list 12 waffles in their respective packs, while Albert Heijn lists 10 servings for its regular AH pack.

Are plant-based syrup waffles also free from milk?

No, you can’t assume that from a product being described as plant-based. Albert Heijn says its AH Terra Plant-Based syrup waffles may contain milk and lactose; if you have a milk allergy, check the current allergen information on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check when serving syrup waffles to guests?

Check the ingredients and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat for its butter syrup waffles; for Korenlanders, PLUS also mentions the possible presence of egg and nuts, among other allergens.

How should I store syrup waffles until my Christmas baking?

Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you choose. Product information for Jumbo syrup waffles, among others, says to store them in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened pack according to the instructions on the label.

Can I place a syrup waffle over a hot cup?

Yes. PLUS suggests serving Daelmans syrup waffles this way: place a waffle over a cup of hot drink and wait for two minutes. This suggestion is for that particular brand, rather than an instruction you need to follow for every syrup waffle.