Who might find these options relevant?

Shopper taking coeliac disease into account

You want to see on the packaging that a stroopwafel is gluten-free. If you also use certification as a way to narrow down your options, check that the Crossed Grain symbol appears on the pack you choose.

Shopper checking for other allergens too

You’re looking for a gluten-free stroopwafel but also need to watch out for other allergens. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list egg and lupin, so always check the label on the exact pack you’re buying.

Shopper with a preference for organic products or particular brands

As well as checking the gluten-free statement, you’re comparing organic credentials, pack size and where to buy. A supermarket own-brand option and a product from a brand’s online shop won’t necessarily fit the same shopping routine.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free statement on the current packaging. Then check for any allergens relevant to you, and only after that compare other preferences and availability at your shop.

What to look for What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free statement and certification Look for a gluten-free statement on the current packaging, read any warnings about cereals containing gluten and, if you wish, check for the Crossed Grain symbol. If I’m buying stroopwafels for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on the ingredients list alone. Around 42% of consumers prioritise a clear gluten-free statement.
Other allergens Read the allergen declaration and any warnings that the product may contain other allergens. If you also need to take an egg or lupin allergy into account, a gluten-free statement alone isn’t enough. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this additional allergen check.
Organic or lactose-free Check for the specific statement you’re looking for; don’t take ‘lactose-free’ to mean that the product is free from milk allergens. I want to be able to choose an organic variety or one labelled lactose-free as well as gluten-free. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this additional product preference.
Pack size and where to shop Compare pack sizes and check whether your chosen variety is available at your shop. When doing my regular shop, I want to know whether I can buy the same stroopwafel easily. Around 16% of consumers give availability at their shop top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a stroopwafel is gluten-free because you can’t see any wheat

    An ingredients list with no obvious wheat ingredient doesn’t answer every question about gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society also highlights the importance of information about cross-contamination.

    Check the gluten-free statement and warnings on the current packaging. Also look for a certification mark if you want to take that into account when choosing.

  • Stopping at the gluten-free statement and not reading the rest of the label

    The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS stroopwafels described here list egg and lupin. The Jumbo variety also notes that it may contain nuts and sesame.

    After checking the gluten information, read the full allergen declaration on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming an online product listing reflects what’s available in store

    A product page can help you plan your shop, but availability and product information may change.

    Check availability at your own shop and compare the information on the packaging before buying a variety you’ve chosen before.

  • Confusing organic or lactose-free with free from all allergens

    These statements answer different questions from ‘gluten-free’ and don’t, on their own, mean that a stroopwafel is free from egg, lupin or milk ingredients.

    Check each statement that matters to you separately on the current label.

Brands to compare

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo describes a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel in this own-brand range.

  • The product page mentions the Crossed Grain certification mark.
  • The variety listed contains egg and lupin; according to Jumbo, it may also contain nuts and sesame.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes a 240 g organic, gluten-free stroopwafel in this range.

  • The product page also states that it is lactose-free.
  • The variety contains egg and lupin. Albert Heijn says that product and allergen information may change.

PLUS

PLUS describes a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel in its own-brand range.

  • The product page explicitly states that the stroopwafels are gluten-free.
  • The variety described contains egg and lupin; check the current packaging.

Daelmans

Daelmans describes a gluten-free and lactose-free variety in a pack of eight stroopwafels, available through its online shop.

  • The brand page gives a pack weight of 240 g.
  • According to Daelmans, soya, milk, nuts and sesame are also handled in the production environment. Check the packaging if these allergens are relevant to you.

Leev

The Leev variety described by Albert Heijn is an organic, gluten-free stroopwafel in a pack of two, weighing 60 g in total.

  • The product description also states that it is lactose-free.
  • The allergen information listed mentions possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and sesame. Check current availability before buying too.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a gluten-free statement on a stroopwafel mean?

The ‘gluten-free’ statement is subject to European requirements on information about the absence of gluten in food, as described by the European Commission in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. When shopping, check the current packaging rather than relying on the ingredients usually found in stroopwafels.

Does a gluten-free stroopwafel also need the Crossed Grain certification mark?

Not every stroopwafel labelled gluten-free carries this certification mark. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the Crossed Grain certification checks both the ingredients and the production process. Check the packaging if this additional selection criterion matters to you.

Should I read the label again if I regularly buy the same stroopwafels?

Yes, check the packaging again each time you buy them. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product and allergen information may change, which is particularly important if you’re checking for gluten and other allergens.

Can a gluten-free stroopwafel contain other allergens?

Yes. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list egg and lupin; Jumbo also notes that the product may contain nuts and sesame. So even when a stroopwafel is gluten-free, read the full allergen information.