If you have coeliac disease, choose a stroopwafel whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; a regular stroopwafel or a place in the gluten-free aisle is no substitute. Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten also displays the Crossed Grain symbol, while AH Glutenvrij and PLUS also list stroopwafels with a gluten-free claim. Then check the allergen information on the pack you’re buying and whether you can keep it in stock for a late-night snack.
If you fancy a stroopwafel late in the evening, start by checking for an explicit gluten-free claim on the current packaging. Check the other information on the pack too, rather than relying on where the product is placed on the shelf.
A gluten-free claim says nothing about eggs, lupin or other allergens. The stroopwafels mentioned from AH, Jumbo and PLUS list eggs and lupin, so check the allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen.
For a late-night snack, it’s useful to check in advance whether you can get the stroopwafels you want. When you buy them, check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack too.
First, check the gluten-free claim on the current packaging. If it meets your requirements, you can then compare the allergen information, availability and portion details.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might consider this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ wording on the pack; check for a certification symbol if one is shown. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on the brand or the aisle when choosing a stroopwafel. For around 36% of consumers, checking the gluten-free claim comes first. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | If I need to watch out for another allergen as well as gluten, I want to know exactly what’s in this pack. Around 29% of consumers give this additional allergen check top priority. |
| Availability and storage | Check availability, the best-before date and storage instructions before keeping a pack at home. | For a late-night snack, I want to have a suitable pack at home without relying on a changing range. For around 21% of consumers, keeping a pack at home is the first practical consideration. |
| Portion information | Check the portion size on the label and compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. | If I want to choose a portion for later, it helps to know how many wafers make up a portion and what nutritional information applies. Portion checks come first for around 14% of consumers. |
A regular stroopwafel isn’t automatically suitable if you need a gluten-free product. Its position in a shop or a familiar brand name tells you nothing about whether that particular variant has a gluten-free claim.
Check for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ wording on the current packaging before choosing the product.
The gluten-free stroopwafels mentioned from AH, Jumbo and PLUS list eggs and lupin. Jumbo also warns that they may contain nuts and sesame.
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re buying too.
Lidl said that its additional gluten-free products were temporarily unavailable. A product range can’t replace a pack you’ve already checked and have at home.
When you buy a pack, check its availability, best-before date and label, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Jumbo lists a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel in this own-brand range.
Albert Heijn lists 240 g organic stroopwafels in this range, labelled gluten-free and lactose-free.
PLUS lists a 240 g own-brand variant of gluten-free stroopwafels.
Daelmans is a stroopwafel brand that’s also listed in PLUS’s range of stroopwafels.
Lidl lists an additional gluten-free range whose availability may vary.
ALDI lists regular stroopwafels in its range.
Choose a stroopwafel whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. A Crossed Grain symbol, such as the one mentioned for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten, is another useful indicator; still, read the label on the pack you’re buying.
No, a gluten-free claim doesn’t mean that. The stroopwafels mentioned from AH, Jumbo and PLUS contain eggs and lupin; Jumbo also mentions the possible presence of nuts and sesame. Check the allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen.
No. AH Glutenvrij’s organic stroopwafels are labelled lactose-free, but they contain eggs and lupin. Read the separate allergen information if you need to check ingredients other than lactose too.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal it after use. Albert Heijn recommends storing its gluten-free stroopwafels in a cool, dark and dry place; Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place. Check the best-before date on your pack too.
