A syrup waffle can be an extra alongside a secondary-school pupil’s lunch, but it isn’t a substitute for lunch. If Fairtrade is a deciding factor, check the claim on the syrup waffles you’re considering and see which ingredients it applies to. Jumbo states that the cane sugar and invert sugar syrup in Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles meet Fairtrade conditions, but also says that this product is no longer in its online range. Also check the latest allergen information, nutritional values and pack size.
For parents and carers who want to know whether the syrup waffles they choose carry a Fairtrade claim, and which ingredients it applies to. Jumbo’s product information for Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles shows why this detail matters: the claim applies to cane sugar and invert sugar syrup.
For pupils who want to take a syrup waffle to have alongside their lunch. It’s not just about the pack size, but also how a biscuit fits in with the rest of the lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of nutritious snacks.
For families for whom the ingredients in their chosen syrup waffles are important. Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk, wheat and soya in Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles; check the allergen information on the current packaging when you buy.
First decide whether Fairtrade is a must-have or whether you’re looking for an ordinary syrup waffle as a treat. Then check the label and choose a pack that suits what will actually be taken to school.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim | Check the chosen pack to see which ingredient meets Fairtrade conditions and whether the product itself carries a certification mark. | If Fairtrade is a must-have for me, I want to know exactly what the claim applies to on these particular syrup waffles. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| As part of lunch | Check the portion size and nutritional information per 100 g and per serving; pay particular attention to energy, sugars, saturated fat and salt. | If the school lunch needs to be balanced without biscuits, I see a syrup waffle as a treat at most. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and packaging | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information, how many waffles are in the pack and how they are individually packaged. | If ingredients or taking a suitable quantity along are important, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack before I buy. Around 25% of consumers give this top priority. |
PLUS mentions Fairtrade cocoa in own-brand products containing cocoa. That alone tells you nothing about the ingredients in ordinary PLUS syrup waffles without chocolate.
Read the claim on the packaging of the product you choose and check which ingredient it applies to.
A syrup waffle is a biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of nutritious snacks; a Fairtrade claim doesn’t change the nutritional value of a syrup waffle.
Put lunch together separately from snack time, and take a syrup waffle along as an extra treat if you like.
The ingredients and allergens matter, not the brand name or the Fairtrade claim. Jumbo’s product information for the Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles it describes lists egg, milk, wheat and soya.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy.
The box of Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles described by Jumbo contains 150 individually wrapped pieces. That’s a different quantity from a few waffles for school lunches.
Compare the number of pieces with what you need, and read the storage instructions before choosing a large pack.
If you don’t use the contents within the stated storage period, you may have some left over.
A product-specific example for anyone who wants to assess a Fairtrade claim on syrup waffles.
Syrup waffles, including a 10-piece pack at PLUS; Albert Heijn also lists a chocolate version.
An own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for syrup waffles at PLUS.
The brand behind the butter syrup waffles that Lidl Netherlands describes as a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
A syrup waffle brand with a product listing at ALDI Netherlands.
These KANJERS syrup waffles are options if you’re looking for an ordinary syrup waffle to enjoy alongside a school lunch. If Fairtrade is a must-have, check the latest product and packaging information for the version you choose before deciding.
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A syrup waffle to consider as an extra alongside lunch.
The pack contains 10 pieces. Check the current packaging for allergens, nutritional information per serving and any Fairtrade claim for this version.
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A syrup waffle to consider as an extra alongside lunch.
For this version, read the latest allergen information and nutritional details, and check the packaging for any Fairtrade claim.
No. If you like, choose a syrup waffle as an extra alongside lunch, not as a replacement. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives fruit and vegetables as examples of nutritious snacks for children.
Not necessarily: check the pack you choose to see which ingredients the claim applies to. Jumbo’s product information for Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles specifically says that the cane sugar and invert sugar syrup are traded under Fairtrade conditions, with a stated combined total of 25.5%.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the syrup waffles you’re actually buying. Jumbo’s product information for Fair Trade Original Mini Syrup Waffles lists egg, milk, wheat and soya; don’t assume that other versions contain the same ingredients.
When you buy, also check the label on the current packaging. PLUS points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change, so make sure you check the details that matter for your choice.
