If you’re choosing a stroopwafel for someone with coeliac disease, check the current gluten-free label on the packaging rather than relying on the brand name or its resemblance to a regular version. Also check for warnings about gluten-containing cereals and, if other allergens matter, read the full allergen list. Jumbo Lekker Vrij displays a Crossed Grain quality mark; for PLUS and AH, the information on the packaging is also what matters when making your choice.
If you’re buying a stroopwafel for someone with coeliac disease, the current gluten-free label matters more than the product’s name or appearance. Check for warnings about gluten-containing cereals too. The Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the risk that such a warning may indicate.
A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens. For example, PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free stroopwafels, so check the allergen list on the packaging you’re buying.
If you’re choosing a pack for an afternoon snack, the pack size and availability at your local shop may be deciding factors. Jumbo and PLUS both list a 240 g pack; check what’s currently available before setting out for a specific product.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and any warnings. Then look at other allergens, followed by the pack size and availability that suit your snacking plans.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and cross-contamination | Check the gluten-free label and any warnings about gluten-containing cereals on the current packaging. | If I’m bringing a stroopwafel for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure about both statements before I choose. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Check the full allergen list; PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free stroopwafels. | I also need a gluten-free stroopwafel to be suitable if I avoid another allergen. For around 30% of consumers, this additional check comes first. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the pack weight and whether the product is available at your shop. | For a snack, I want to be able to buy a suitable amount without relying on finding it at just one shop. Pack size and availability are the main considerations for around 20% of consumers. |
A familiar brand name or similar packaging doesn’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. For example, ALDI’s product page for regular stroopwafels doesn’t mention a gluten-free label.
Check the label and warnings on the specific pack, even if you’ve previously bought a different product from the same brand.
Gluten-free stroopwafels may contain other allergens. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its version.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, read the current ingredients and allergen information if you need to avoid anything else.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, a warning that a product may contain gluten-containing cereals points to a real risk that it contains more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
If you’re choosing for someone with coeliac disease, don’t choose a pack with this warning. Check the wording even if the product name suggests it’s gluten-free.
Product ranges can change. Lidl says on its range page that additional gluten-free products are currently unavailable.
Check what’s currently available before making a special trip to buy one product.
A wasted trip takes extra time.
Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Stroopwafels as gluten-free stroopwafels in a 240 g pack.
PLUS offers gluten-free stroopwafels in a 240 g pack.
Albert Heijn has product pages for gluten-free stroopwafels, including an organic version.
Not based on the ingredients list alone. Look for a current gluten-free label or symbol on the packaging, and check for warnings about gluten-containing cereals too.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, gluten-free means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. Check the label on the pack you’re actually buying and look for any warnings as well.
That depends on the allergen information for the specific stroopwafel. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free version, so check the current allergen list before choosing.
