For the café terrace, choose a pre-packed stroopwafel whose current label explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. If avoiding cross-contamination is a priority, the Crossed Grain quality mark is an extra point to look for: the Dutch Coeliac Society says it also covers the production process. Check the packaging for other allergens too. If you’re buying an unwrapped waffle, ask how it’s stored and served.
You want to take a pre-packed stroopwafel whose gluten-free label you can check for yourself. You’ll also want to make sure it doesn’t come into contact with crumbs from other snacks while you’re carrying it or sharing it.
As well as gluten, you may need to avoid allergens such as egg or lupin. So a gluten-free label doesn’t replace checking the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warning.
You’re looking for a stroopwafel you can take with you to the café terrace. A sealed pack makes it easier to keep the waffles separate from other snacks.
First, check the gluten-free label and other allergens on the pack. Then consider which packaging and retailer suit your café terrace visit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status and cross-contamination | Read the gluten-free statement on the current pack. Look for the Crossed Grain quality mark, and keep the waffle separate from snacks containing gluten. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to check the label for myself and minimise contact with other crumbs. For around 39% of consumers, checking for gluten is the top priority. |
| Other allergens | Check the ingredients list and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. AH, Jumbo and PLUS product pages list egg and lupin in their gluten-free stroopwafels. | If I also need to avoid egg or lupin, a gluten-free stroopwafel may still not be suitable. For around 23% of consumers, these additional allergens are the first thing they consider. |
| Packaging for taking with you | Check whether you can take the waffles in a sealed pack and store them separately. For example, Albert Heijn describes Leev as individually wrapped in pairs. | When I’m having coffee on the terrace, I want to take my waffle in its packaging rather than put it down among crumbs from other snacks. For around 23% of consumers, this convenience is what makes the difference. |
| Retailer and availability | Check where you can buy the variant you’ve chosen, then read the label again when you receive or buy it. | Once I’ve found a product that suits my allergen needs, I want to pick it up from my usual retailer without making a special trip. For around 15% of consumers, availability is the next priority. |
AH, Jumbo and PLUS product pages list egg and lupin in their gluten-free stroopwafels. Jumbo also mentions possible traces of nuts and sesame.
Before taking a waffle with you, read all the allergen information on the pack, including any ‘may contain’ warning.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that cross-contamination with gluten is a concern for people with coeliac disease. If you’re buying an unwrapped waffle, you’ll also need to know how it has been stored and served.
Before buying, ask the café about allergens and possible contact with products containing gluten. If you can’t get a clear answer, choose your own sealed pack instead.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product and allergen information can change. So the information on your pack may differ from what you saw online before.
Check the packaging again when you buy a new supply or receive a different pack.
The Kanjers original stroopwafels described by Joybuy contain wheat flour and cereals containing gluten. So you can’t assume a stroopwafel is suitable for a gluten-free diet just because of the product type.
Look for an explicit gluten-free statement on the packaging of the variant you want to take with you.
Jumbo describes a 240 g pack of Stroop Wafels in this own-brand range.
Albert Heijn describes 240 g of organic gluten-free stroopwafels in this own-brand range.
PLUS describes a 240 g bag of gluten-free stroopwafels in its own range.
Daelmans sells a bag of eight gluten-free stroopwafels, weighing 240 g in total, in its online shop.
Don’t assume that a standard stroopwafel is gluten-free. For example, the Kanjers original stroopwafels described by Joybuy contain wheat flour and cereals containing gluten. Always check the gluten-free statement on the current label of the variant you want to buy.
It gives you an extra point to look for if you also want to consider the production process. The Dutch Coeliac Society says the mark covers this too. You should still check the current label for other allergens.
Before buying, ask which allergens are present and how the waffle is stored and served. Knowing the ingredients alone won’t tell you whether the waffle has come into contact with products containing gluten.
Not necessarily: the product information for the AH, Jumbo and PLUS variants mentioned above lists egg and lupin. Jumbo also mentions possible traces of nuts and sesame. For the pack you’ve chosen, check both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements.
Ideally, take the waffle in a sealed pack and keep it separate from snacks containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises storing gluten-free products separately in well-sealed packaging and, where possible, using a pack that hasn’t been opened.
