Who is this choice relevant to?

People who need to avoid gluten

A gluten-free syrup waffle could be an option, provided the other allergens are also suitable. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in their gluten-free variants.

Gift-givers choosing for someone with several allergies

If you’re not sure what the recipient needs to avoid, ask before choosing syrup waffles or chocolates. Then check the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact product you’re giving.

People considering a regular syrup waffle

The flavour or brand name won’t tell you which allergens are in the pack. Read the label on the product you’ve chosen. For food products, Lidl directs customers to the packaging or its customer service team for ingredient information.

What should you check before buying?

First, ask which ingredients the recipient needs to avoid. Then use the allergen information for the specific syrup waffles or box of chocolates to guide your choice. The points below are for anyone considering syrup waffles for themselves or as a gift.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Gluten Look for an explicit gluten-free statement on the exact pack, and read the full allergen information too. If I need to avoid gluten, I don’t want to assume a syrup waffle has its usual ingredients. For around 50% of consumers, finding a verifiably gluten-free option would be the priority.
Other allergens Compare the listed ingredients and allergens with everything the recipient needs to avoid, even for a gluten-free variant. If I’m buying for someone with more than one allergy, the whole product needs to be suitable, not just the gluten-free claim. For roughly 30% of consumers, avoiding other relevant allergens would be the main concern.
Cross-contamination and up-to-date information Read any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging and, if anything is unclear, ask for information about the exact product. If possible traces matter to the recipient, I also want to know what’s stated on the pack I’m actually giving them. For around 20% of consumers, up-to-date product information would be the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘free from all allergens’

    Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in the gluten-free syrup waffles mentioned here. Jumbo also states that its variant may contain nuts and sesame.

    Compare the full allergen information for the product you’ve chosen with the recipient’s requirements, even if the claim on the front of the pack looks suitable.

  • Going by the flavour name or the front of the box

    HelloFresh’s product listing for a Daelmans syrup waffle names milk, cereals containing gluten and soya as allergens. You can’t necessarily tell this from the name or picture on a gift box.

    Before buying, read the label on the exact syrup waffles or box of chocolates you want to give.

  • Treating an online product page as the definitive label

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. When you’re giving a gift, what matters is the information on the packaging of the product the recipient actually receives.

    Check the packaging before giving or eating the product. If the information isn’t clear, ask the retailer or manufacturer about the exact item.

  • Overlooking a cross-contamination warning

    A ‘may contain’ statement refers to an allergen that could accidentally get into the product, rather than one that has been deliberately added as an ingredient. That distinction may matter to the recipient.

    Take the warning into account when comparing products, and ask the recipient what information they need to make a choice.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

The information below relates to the syrup waffles or product ranges mentioned, not every product from each brand. For a box of chocolates, the label on the specific pack you choose is still what matters.

Daelmans

Daelmans presents its syrup waffles and personalised tins as a gift option.

  • A tin can make a gift-ready package, provided the ingredients in the syrup waffles you choose are suitable for the recipient.
  • A Daelmans syrup waffle listed by HelloFresh contains milk, cereals containing gluten and soya. Don’t assume this applies to every variant.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free organic syrup waffle variant.

  • The gluten-free label makes this variant easy to identify for people avoiding gluten.
  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists egg and lupin. Check the packaging for the latest information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten Syrup Waffles, 240 g.

  • The product name makes it clear which variant is intended as a gluten-free option.
  • Jumbo lists egg and lupin as allergens and states that the variant may contain nuts and sesame.

PLUS

PLUS lists gluten-free syrup waffles in 240 g packs.

  • The variant is labelled gluten-free.
  • PLUS lists egg and lupin for this product. Check the information on the pack you buy.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles, among other products.

  • You can request information about a specific Sondey variant using its exact product name or barcode.
  • For ingredients and allergens in food products, Lidl directs customers to the packaging or its customer service team. Don’t assume a different Sondey variant has the same ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

What allergen information should appear on a pack of syrup waffles?

Allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens that consumers must be informed about, including cereals containing gluten, milk, egg, soya, sesame and lupin. Read the label on the pack you’re buying.

Is a gluten-free syrup waffle suitable for someone with other allergies?

Not on the basis of the gluten-free label alone. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in the gluten-free variants mentioned here; Jumbo also warns that its product may contain nuts and sesame. Compare all relevant information with the recipient’s allergies.

What does ‘may contain’ mean on gift packaging?

This warning indicates that an allergen may be present unintentionally, even though it hasn’t been added as an ingredient. Check it against the information for the exact product and what the recipient needs to avoid. In this case, reading only the ingredients list isn’t enough.

Can I rely on online allergen information when choosing a gift?

Use an online product page to narrow down your options, but also read the packaging of the product you’re giving. Ingredient information can change. If the label doesn’t clearly answer a relevant allergy question, ask for information about the exact item before choosing it as a gift.