For someone with coeliac disease, only choose stroopwafels whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or displays an appropriate gluten-free symbol. The Crossed Grain trademark is an additional check, according to the Dutch Coeliac Society. Jumbo, AH, PLUS and Daelmans each describe a gluten-free option, but pack sizes and information about other allergens vary. So check the specific pack before taking or handing out any waffles.
If you’re taking or handing out stroopwafels, the information on the current packaging is what matters—not how familiar the brand is. The Dutch Coeliac Society lists the Crossed Grain trademark as an additional way to check the production process.
Once you’ve checked that the product is labelled gluten-free, the number of waffles or portions can help you plan for days out and sleepovers. Albert Heijn lists eight 30 g portions per pack; Daelmans lists eight waffles per bag.
A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a stroopwafel is free from egg, lupin or other allergens. If you need to meet additional dietary requirements, check both the ingredients and any warnings on the pack.
First, check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare the portions and information about other allergens for the child or group you’re buying the waffles for.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Especially useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or an appropriate symbol on the current pack; you may also want to check for the Crossed Grain trademark. | If I’m giving a stroopwafel to a child with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the label on the pack itself. For around 50% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Portions and packaging | Compare the number of waffles or portions listed, and read the storage advice for an opened pack. | For days out and several days of the holidays, I want to know how many waffles I can share out. For around 30% of consumers, this practical breakdown comes first. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings; check for separate claims such as lactose-free. | If a child has other allergies too, I want to check this information before handing anything out. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this additional check. |
The regular stroopwafels on ALDI’s product page don’t carry a gluten-free label. A shop’s general gluten-free range also tells you nothing about an individual stroopwafel.
If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, choose a specific product with a current gluten-free label on the packaging, wherever you shop.
An ingredients list with no immediately recognisable gluten-containing ingredients is no substitute for a gluten-free label on the product. The Dutch Coeliac Society also points to the Crossed Grain trademark as a check.
Start by checking the label on the packaging, then read the ingredients and allergen information.
Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list egg and lupin in their stroopwafels. Daelmans says its products are made in an environment where soya, milk, nuts and sesame are also handled.
Before handing out the waffles, check the allergen information and any warnings on the pack, and ask about any additional dietary requirements if needed.
Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information can change. A description you saw previously may not match the pack you buy.
Check the pack again just before buying, especially if the recipe or packaging has been updated.
Jumbo describes 240 g gluten-free stroopwafels in this range.
Albert Heijn describes a 240 g pack of organic, gluten-free and lactose-free stroopwafels.
PLUS describes a 240 g bag of gluten-free stroopwafels.
Daelmans describes gluten-free and lactose-free stroopwafels, including a box containing eight bags.
Lidl lists a general gluten-free range; this doesn’t mean an individual stroopwafel is gluten-free.
ALDI describes regular stroopwafels in its range.
Don’t assume it’s safe based on the ingredients alone. Check whether the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or displays an appropriate gluten-free symbol; the Dutch Coeliac Society lists the Crossed Grain trademark as an additional check.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram of product. Check for this label on the pack you’re actually buying, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Not automatically. The options listed by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin; a lactose-free label on another option doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about other allergens. So read the full allergen information on the pack you choose.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the option described, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack properly after use; PLUS recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place.
