For a birthday get-together with a guest who has coeliac disease, buy stroopwafels whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, products making this claim must contain no more than 20 ppm of gluten. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS each describe a 240 g gluten-free pack, but the varieties listed also contain egg and lupin. So check the label on the pack you’re serving, and keep regular stroopwafels and serving utensils separate.
You’re looking for a pack clearly labelled gluten-free and want to avoid regular stroopwafels ending up on the same serving plate. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says products labelled ‘gluten-free’ may contain no more than 20 ppm of gluten.
As well as gluten, you’ll need to compare the other allergens on the label with your guests’ needs. The gluten-free varieties described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame.
You want to have enough gluten-free biscuits ready without counting regular stroopwafels as a back-up. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS describe 240 g packs; Albert Heijn lists eight 30 g portions for its variety.
If you’re planning a birthday get-together with at least one guest who needs gluten-free stroopwafels, start with a clearly identifiable product that can be served separately. Then check the number of portions and consider any other allergies or preferences.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Check that the pack says ‘gluten-free’. Use a different plate and serving tongs for regular stroopwafels. | I want to serve a clearly identifiable biscuit for a guest with coeliac disease, without it being confused with regular stroopwafels. For around 50% of consumers, choosing a gluten-free option and serving it separately comes first. |
| Enough portions | Count the guests who need a gluten-free option and compare the pack sizes. Albert Heijn lists eight 30 g portions in its 240 g pack. | If several guests eat gluten-free, I don’t want to have to rely on regular biscuits halfway through the get-together. Having enough separate portions is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Other allergens and preferences | Read the full allergen information. The varieties described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin; Albert Heijn also labels its variety organic and lactose-free. | If there are additional allergies or preferences, I want to know whether the same stroopwafel meets those needs too. Around 20% of consumers give these additional checks top priority. |
Looks and taste won’t tell you whether a stroopwafel is gluten-free. For example, Joybuy’s product information for Kanjers Originele Stroopwafels lists wheat flour and cereals containing gluten.
Choose a pack with a current gluten-free label for your guest with coeliac disease, and serve regular stroopwafels separately.
The gluten-free stroopwafels described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin. So a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
Compare the full information on the packaging with your guests’ needs, and provide a separate alternative if necessary.
Jumbo no longer lists the Consenza salted caramel stroopwafel mentioned here as part of its online range. Ingredients and allergen information on supermarket websites can also change.
Check the exact variety before buying and read the label on the pack you take home.
Once the separate gluten-free portions have run out, regular stroopwafels are not a substitute for guests who need to eat gluten-free.
Plan the number of gluten-free portions separately and, if you like, keep a sealed pack as a back-up.
Jumbo describes a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel variety and displays the Crossed Grain symbol on its product page.
Albert Heijn describes organic, gluten-free and lactose-free stroopwafels in a 240 g pack, with eight 30 g portions.
PLUS describes a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel variety under its own label.
Consenza has made a gluten-free salted caramel stroopwafel variety, listed on a Jumbo product page.
Daelmans stroopwafels feature in PLUS’s overview of its regular range.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product labelled ‘gluten-free’ may contain no more than 20 ppm of gluten. Check that the current packaging explicitly carries this label rather than looking at the ingredients alone.
Yes, as long as you keep the gluten-free stroopwafels clearly separate, with their own plate and serving utensils. Put the packaging beside them so guests can read the label; regular stroopwafels are not a substitute for the gluten-free option.
Not automatically: the gluten-free varieties described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame. If a guest has another allergy, always compare the label on the exact variety with their needs.
Start with the number of guests who need a gluten-free option and decide how many portions you want to set aside for them. Albert Heijn lists eight 30 g portions in its 240 g pack; don’t count regular stroopwafels as a gluten-free back-up.
The label on the pack you’re actually serving gives you the relevant ingredient and allergen information for that purchase. Albert Heijn and PLUS say this product information can change, so don’t rely solely on a product page you viewed earlier.
