Want to serve stroopwafels while watching the Oranje, and is Fairtrade a must for you? Check the packaging to see whether the certification applies to the product as a whole or only to one ingredient. Then choose a quantity you can share, and read the allergen information. According to Jumbo, the Fair Trade Original minis are no longer in its online range, while the PLUS waffle made with Fairtrade cocoa isn’t a stroopwafel.
You want to share stroopwafels with a Fairtrade claim you can check. It matters whether the mark applies to the product as a whole or just to one ingredient, as Fairtrade International distinguishes between these types of certification.
You’re looking for a pack that makes it easy for guests to help themselves during the match. The number of biscuits or serving information can help you choose the right quantity for your group.
You’re buying for guests with different dietary requirements and want to check the ingredients and allergens before you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be clearly indicated on the labels of prepacked foods.
Start by checking the exact Fairtrade claim if that’s the deciding factor for you. Then compare the serving sizes and check the latest ingredients and allergen information before sharing.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| What the Fairtrade claim covers | Read the certification mark and claim on the packaging: do they refer to the product as a whole or to a named ingredient? | I want to serve stroopwafels with a Fairtrade claim I can check, without mistaking a claim about one ingredient for a claim about the whole product. For around 50% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Sharing and quantity | Compare the number of biscuits or servings, whether they’re individually wrapped and current availability. | If I’m passing the waffles around during the match, I want guests to be able to help themselves to a suitable portion. For around 30% of consumers, ease of sharing comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the packaging. | When I’m buying for guests with allergies, I want to know what’s in the waffles before serving them. Around 20% of consumers put this label check first. |
According to Fairtrade International, a Fairtrade Sourced Ingredient mark can apply to just one ingredient. PLUS specifically refers to cocoa for its Choco Fairtrade waffle. This doesn’t automatically make the other ingredients Fairtrade, and the waffle isn’t a stroopwafel.
Check which mark is used on the product and which ingredients the claim applies to.
Jumbo describes a box of 150 Fair Trade Original Mini Stroopwafels, but also states on the same page that the product is no longer in its online range.
Check current availability before choosing a particular pack for your match night.
Jumbo’s product information lists wheat, milk and soya in its mini stroopwafels with butter. So a pack that’s handy for sharing won’t necessarily suit every guest.
Check the current packaging before buying. If a guest has an allergy, check with them which product information they need.
Fair Trade Original’s mini stroopwafels are an example you can use to check exactly which ingredients a Fairtrade claim covers.
Jumbo provides product information that lets you compare the quantity and allergens in mini stroopwafels.
PLUS sells a waffle with an explicit claim about Fairtrade cocoa. It’s only an alternative if you’re not set on serving stroopwafels.
No. Fairtrade International distinguishes between a mark for a product as a whole and a Fairtrade Sourced Ingredient mark, which can apply to a single ingredient. PLUS specifically lists Fairtrade cocoa for its Choco Fairtrade waffle. What’s more, this product isn’t a stroopwafel.
Read the mark and accompanying text on the packaging of the waffle you want to buy. Fairtrade International distinguishes between product marks and claims for an individually sourced ingredient. So check whether the claim applies to the product as a whole or, for example, only to the cocoa or sugar.
Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on prepacked foods. Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya in its mini stroopwafels with butter.
Jumbo states that this box is no longer in its online range. Check current availability if you’re looking for this particular pack for a match night.
