When choosing stroopwafels for the train, don’t rely on the brand name alone: check the packaging for an independent Fairtrade certification mark, or read exactly which ingredients a Fairtrade claim applies to. If you want to take a single portion with you, individually wrapped minis can be handy. Before buying, also check the latest allergen information, nutritional details and storage instructions.
You want to choose stroopwafels for your train journey with clear information on the packaging about which certification mark or ingredient claim applies to that particular product. Milieu Centraal distinguishes between the Fairtrade certification mark and the Fairtrade Original brand name.
You want to pop a stroopwafel in your bag without opening a large pack. If so, check whether the mini stroopwafels you choose are individually wrapped; Jumbo describes products like these in its product information.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, the latest allergen information on the packaging should guide your choice. The stroopwafel products described by Jumbo include ingredients such as milk, wheat and soya; ingredients vary from product to product.
Start by checking the Fairtrade information for the specific stroopwafels. Then decide what size you want to take with you and check the label for allergens and nutritional information.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade information | Look for the independent certification mark on the packaging, or check which ingredients the Fairtrade claim applies to. Milieu Centraal says Fairtrade Original is a brand, not a certification mark. | If fair trade is my main reason for choosing stroopwafels, I want to know what the claim on this particular pack means. For around 38% of consumers, being able to verify their Fairtrade choice is the top priority. |
| Portion and packaging | Check whether the stroopwafels are individually wrapped and how many are in the pack. Also check the storage instructions for that specific product. | When I’m on the go, I want to be able to take one stroopwafel without opening the whole pack. For around 37% of consumers, a portion that’s easy to take along is the top priority. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. Compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis, for example per 100 g or per portion. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or compare nutritional values, I read the label before putting anything in my bag. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the most important factor. |
According to Milieu Centraal, Fairtrade Original is a brand, not a Fairtrade certification mark in its own right. So the brand name alone doesn’t tell you which claim applies to the stroopwafels you’ve chosen.
Check the certification mark and read any information on the packaging about the ingredients covered by the claim for that particular product.
Jumbo says that a pack of 150 Fair Trade Original mini stroopwafels is no longer part of its online range. An old product listing doesn’t confirm that you can still buy the same product.
Check the current product page or the shelf just before buying, and compare the packaging with the product you’re looking for.
Fairtrade information doesn’t tell you which allergens a stroopwafel contains. Ingredients can also vary between products.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information every time you buy, especially if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
A value per 100 g isn’t directly comparable with a value per item; mini and larger stroopwafels may have different portion sizes.
Compare both products per 100 g, or use the stated portion for each and check how much it weighs.
Jumbo describes a pack of 150 individually wrapped Fair Trade Original mini stroopwafels. The product listing mentions Fairtrade terms for cane sugar and invert sugar syrup, which together make up 25.5% of the ingredients.
Sligro describes a box of 150 Alex Meijer mini stroopwafels as Fairtrade certified.
Foods & Goods lists a 150-count pack of organic Fairtrade mini stroopwafels by Daelmans.
No. Milieu Centraal describes Fairtrade Original as a brand, not a certification mark. Check the packaging of your chosen stroopwafels for the independent certification mark or the precise Fairtrade claim.
This varies by product. Examples described by Jumbo contain milk, wheat and soya, and some products contain egg. So always check the latest packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
No, a Fairtrade claim doesn’t describe the nutritional value of a stroopwafel. Check the nutritional information and portion size on the packaging separately, and always compare values on the same basis.
Choose a size and pack that suit what you want to eat on your journey, and follow the storage instructions on the product. Put the packaging and any other rubbish in a bin; this is in line with NS’s house rules.
