Fairtrade Stroopwafels for a Children's Party: Label Checks

Who is this choice important for?

Party organisers who want to check the Fairtrade claim

You want to know whether the claim applies to the stroopwafel as a product or to a specific ingredient. This distinction matters if Fairtrade is a requirement for your party treats.

Party organisers checking allergens and dietary requirements

You’re handing out treats to several children, so you check the ingredients, allergens and any dietary claims for the exact variety you’re buying.

Party organisers looking for smaller portions

You’re looking for mini stroopwafels or individually wrapped portions to suit the number of children, without overlooking the label or availability.

What should you look for?

First, check the Fairtrade claim for the exact stroopwafel and read the allergen information on the label. Then compare the quantity and packaging to see how easy the waffles will be to hand out.

What to check	Check when buying	Who it's important for
Fairtrade claim	Check the packaging or product page to see which ingredient or product is named. Make sure that exact stroopwafel is available.	If Fairtrade is essential for my party treats, I want to know exactly what the claim applies to; this is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Allergens and dietary requirements	Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for your chosen variety; don’t rely on a claim such as vegan.	When I’m handing out treats to children with different dietary requirements, I need to be able to check what’s in each variety; this is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Portions and packaging	Compare the number of waffles, portion size and whether they are individually wrapped.	For a group of children, I want portions I can hand out without having to break up large waffles; ease of serving is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

Assuming that a Fairtrade waffle is a Fairtrade stroopwafel

PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels and a separate product, PLUS Wafels Choco Fairtrade, in the same waffle category. The name of that chocolate waffle tells you nothing about the Fairtrade status of the stroopwafels.

Look for the claim on the packaging or product page of the exact stroopwafel you want to hand out.
Confusing vegan or mini with allergen-free

A dietary claim or product size doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular stroopwafel contains. Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties.

Before the party, check the current label for every variety you’ve chosen, especially if a child has a food allergy.
Assuming a listed bulk pack is available to order

Jumbo describes the Fair Trade Original Mini Stroopwafels as a box of 150 individually wrapped waffles, but also says this product is no longer part of its online range.

Check availability before basing the number of party treats you need on this box. If you choose an alternative, check its packaging and exact Fairtrade claim again.

Brands to consider

Fair Trade Original

The Mini Stroopwafels listed by Jumbo are worth considering if you’re looking for a specific Fairtrade claim and individually wrapped portions.

Jumbo lists 150 individually wrapped mini waffles and says the cane sugar and invert sugar syrup are traded on Fairtrade terms.
The claim doesn’t apply to chocolate. Jumbo also says the product is no longer part of its online range.

Albert Heijn

The AH varieties reviewed come in different sizes and have different ingredients, so each needs to be assessed separately.

Albert Heijn describes its standard stroopwafels as vegan and gives a portion size of 8 g for its salted caramel mini variety.
Check the allergens and any Fairtrade claim for each variety individually; one product tells you nothing about another.

Daelmans

PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels and Daelmans Mini Stroopwafels Caramel in its waffle category.

You can check whether the sizes of these varieties are suitable for handing out.
The separate PLUS Wafels Choco Fairtrade listed in the same category does not support a Fairtrade claim for Daelmans stroopwafels.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey stroopwafels made with margarine and with butter.

The variety names make it easier to find the stroopwafel you’re looking for.
For allergen and ingredient information, and any Fairtrade claim, check the details on the packaging for the exact product.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists standard and mini stroopwafels from Heerlijck Banket.

The standard pack listed contains 12 waffles; ALDI says its mini waffles contain 25% butter.
Don’t assume a product is Fairtrade based on its brand or size; check for a specific claim on the variety you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a Fairtrade claim on a stroopwafel mean any chocolate in it is Fairtrade too?

No, the claim doesn’t automatically mean that. For the Fair Trade Original Mini Stroopwafels, Jumbo specifically names cane sugar and invert sugar syrup traded on Fairtrade terms; check the current packaging to see exactly what the claim applies to.

Which allergens should I check for a children's party?

Check the allergens and ingredients for every variety you’ve chosen on its current packaging. Product information for the stroopwafels reviewed includes wheat, soya, milk and egg, among others, but ingredients vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the labels of prepacked foods.

Are individually wrapped mini stroopwafels handy for handing out?

Individual wrappers can make it easier to hand out portions. Jumbo lists 150 individually wrapped Fair Trade Original mini waffles, but also says this product is no longer part of its online range. Check availability before planning your party treats.

How should I store stroopwafels until the party?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo says to store the Fair Trade Original mini waffles in a dry place at no more than 20 °C. Albert Heijn advises keeping its standard stroopwafels somewhere cool, dark and dry, and sealing the pack well after opening.