If someone with coeliac disease is joining you for Easter, choose a specific pack labelled gluten-free or bearing a recognised gluten-free mark; a regular stroopwafel from the same brand is not a substitute. Jumbo displays the Crossed Grain mark on its gluten-free stroopwafels, while AH, PLUS and Daelmans each describe their own gluten-free variety. Also check the label for other allergens, and keep the stroopwafels separate from gluten-containing products when serving.
You’re looking for a pack labelled gluten-free and want to make sure the stroopwafels don’t come into contact with crumbs or shared serving utensils on the Easter table. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends keeping gluten-free foods separate.
As well as gluten, your guests may need to avoid eggs, lupin, milk, nuts or sesame. So check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving.
You want to be able to choose a stroopwafel specifically labelled gluten-free at AH, Jumbo or PLUS. A regular stroopwafel in the same biscuit aisle won’t give you that reassurance.
Start by checking the label on the specific pack, then make sure the other allergens and pack size are right for your Easter table.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for a gluten-free label or mark on the current pack. Don’t substitute a regular stroopwafel. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining me, I want to see the label on the pack itself. For around 50% of consumers, this reassurance is their top purchasing priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for this exact variety, and check any relevant warnings too. | If a guest needs to avoid other allergens as well, the words ‘gluten-free’ alone aren’t enough. For around 30% of consumers, these additional needs are the most important factor in their choice. |
| Store and pack size | Check local availability and whether the pack contains enough for your guests. | Once I’ve confirmed the dietary requirements, I want to be able to pick up a suitable pack during my usual shop. For around 20% of consumers, this practical consideration is what decides it. |
A gluten-free variety from a brand or supermarket doesn’t mean that another pack in the same range is gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises looking for a gluten-free label or symbol on the product.
Before you buy, check the packaging of the exact variety you want to serve.
Jumbo, AH and PLUS list eggs and lupin for the gluten-free stroopwafels mentioned here. Daelmans says its gluten-free Toefzak is made in an environment where soya, milk, nuts and sesame are also handled.
Check your guests’ requirements and read the full allergen information on each pack.
Crumbs and shared utensils can bring gluten-free products into contact with gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends keeping gluten-free foods separate.
Keep the pack separate until you’re ready to serve, and use a clean plate and clean serving utensils.
A product listing is useful when planning your shop, but availability and the information on the pack you buy may differ.
Check that your chosen variety is available shortly before you shop, and read the label again when you buy it.
Jumbo lists a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel in this own-brand range.
AH lists organic gluten-free stroopwafels in a 240 g pack.
PLUS lists 240 g gluten-free stroopwafels in its own-brand range.
Daelmans lists a gluten-free Toefzak containing eight stroopwafels, with a total weight of 240 g.
Lidl lists regular Sondey stroopwafels.
ALDI lists regular stroopwafels in its biscuit range.
Check that the specific pack says gluten-free or displays a gluten-free mark. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises looking for this label; a regular stroopwafel from the same brand isn’t automatically a suitable alternative.
No. The gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. Jumbo, AH and PLUS list eggs and lupin for the varieties mentioned here; Daelmans says its gluten-free Toefzak is made in an environment where soya, milk, nuts and sesame are also handled. Read the label on the pack you choose.
Keep the gluten-free stroopwafels separate and use a clean plate and clean serving utensils. This helps limit contact with crumbs and shared utensils, which the Dutch Coeliac Association warns about.
Use it to help choose a variety, but also read the label on the pack itself when you buy it. AH says that ingredient and allergen information may change.
