If you have coeliac disease, only choose a stroopwafel whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free, and check the ingredients and allergen information too. For a bike ride, it’s then important to know how many carbohydrates are in the portion you actually take with you: the figure per 100 g is not the same as the figure per waffle. Before a longer ride, try the portion and packaging to see whether they work for you on the go, and take a drink with you.
You’re looking for a stroopwafel that fits into a strict gluten-free diet. So, check every new pack for an explicit gluten-free label, as well as the current ingredients and allergen information. Jumbo also displays the Crossed Grain symbol on its Lekker Vrij van Gluten stroopwafels. Always check the packaging of the product you’re buying.
You want to know how much you’ll be taking with you per waffle and whether the snack is easy to eat on the go. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, carbohydrates can be relevant during endurance exercise lasting from 1 to 2.5 hours. Check the nutritional information per portion and try the stroopwafel during a training ride first.
You want to add stroopwafels to your regular shop. Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list gluten-free varieties; compare the current packaging, ingredients and availability of the specific variety.
Start by checking the gluten-free label on the current pack. Then compare the portion you plan to take on your ride and how easy it is to buy and eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the explicit gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. Check for a certification mark on the specific product if you want to take that into account. | With coeliac disease, I want to be sure that the stroopwafels I’m holding are gluten-free. For around 42% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Portion for the ride | Compare the carbohydrate content per 100 g with the weight of the portion you’re taking. Also check whether the packaging is practical for you on the go. | On a longer ride, I want to know what I’m actually taking with me per waffle and whether eating on the go works for me. Around 33% of consumers prioritise planning their portions. |
| Availability | Check whether the gluten-free variety you want is available, and read the label again when you buy it next time. | I want to be able to pick up gluten-free stroopwafels with my usual shopping. For around 25% of consumers, convenience when shopping matters most. |
The name, flavour or brand doesn’t make a stroopwafel suitable for someone with coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that coeliac disease requires a strict gluten-free diet.
Choose a product with an explicit gluten-free label, and check the ingredients and allergen information again with every new pack.
Jumbo states that its Lekker Vrij van Gluten stroopwafels contain 66.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Without knowing the weight of a waffle, this doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’ll get per piece.
Check the net weight and number of pieces on the pack. Use the nutritional information to work out the portion you want to take with you.
Whether a stroopwafel is practical depends, among other things, on the length of your ride and how easy it is to eat on the go. It’s no substitute for a drink.
Take a drink with you and try your chosen portion during a training ride first. If eating while cycling is difficult, compare other options that are easier to carry or portion out.
A listing for regular stroopwafels doesn’t confirm that a gluten-free variety is available. Lidl also says that its additional gluten-free products aren’t always in stock.
Check that the specific variety you want is available before you shop, then read the label on the pack you pick up in store.
These product ranges offer different starting points for your search. Check the specific stroopwafel and current packaging every time.
Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten stroopwafels in a 240 g pack.
PLUS lists gluten-free stroopwafels in a 240 g bag.
Consenza is a gluten-free brand; Jumbo lists a 180 g salted caramel stroopwafel among its products.
Daelmans lists gluten-free stroopwafels in its official online shop.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Glutenvrij stroopwafels and a gluten-free stroopwafel from Leev.
When looking for gluten-free stroopwafels at these chains, check the specific product variety.
Yes, as long as the current packaging confirms it’s suitable for your gluten-free diet and the portion is practical for you on the go. Check the carbohydrates per actual portion rather than just per 100 g, and try the stroopwafel during a training ride first. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses carbohydrates during endurance exercise lasting from 1 to 2.5 hours, but that doesn’t automatically make every stroopwafel a portion-controlled sports product.
If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely on the general product name: only choose a variety that is explicitly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses the importance of a strict gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack too.
Yes. If other allergens matter to you, check the label on the specific stroopwafels for those too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be labelled on prepacked foods. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you what other ingredients a product contains.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging, and take a sealed, undamaged portion with you. Before setting off, make sure you’ve read the ingredients and allergen information and that the packaging will be easy for you to open on the go.
