Who is this lunch choice relevant for?

Pupils with coeliac disease

For a stroopwafel in a school lunch, the packaging needs to state that it is gluten-free. The stroopwafel must also be kept away from crumbs containing gluten and shared surfaces when it is carried and eaten.

Parents packing a lunchbox

If a pupil also has a food allergy, the label needs a second check: ‘gluten-free’ on its own says nothing about ingredients such as egg or lupin.

Families who regularly buy the same snack

Having a familiar place to shop makes planning school lunches easier, but check the exact variant and its label again with every new purchase.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free claim on the packaging. Then look for any other allergens, consider how you will carry it, and check whether you can buy the exact same variant again.

What to check Check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free claim Check the current packaging to see whether the exact stroopwafel is labelled ‘gluten-free’. A certification mark on a specific variant does not replace checking its label. For my school lunch, I want to see that this particular stroopwafel is gluten-free. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Other allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy, even if it says ‘gluten-free’. If I have another food allergy, I need to know whether the stroopwafel is suitable for that, too. Around 27% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Keeping it separate Check that the packaging is intact and keep the stroopwafel separate from bread containing gluten and crumbs. I want to avoid contact with bread crumbs in my lunchbox. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.
Being able to buy it again Look for the exact gluten-free variant and check the label and availability every time you buy it. For regular school lunches, I want to know where I can find the same variant. This is the most important factor when choosing where to shop for around 20% of consumers.

What mistakes can you avoid?

  • Mistaking a regular stroopwafel for a gluten-free variant

    A brand name or pack size says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Joybuy lists wheat flour and cereals containing gluten in Kanjers Original Stroopwafels.

    Check the exact product name and read the current ingredients and gluten-free claim before choosing a stroopwafel for a school lunch.

  • Stopping at the gluten-free claim

    Gluten-free does not mean free from other allergens. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists egg and lupin for their gluten-free variants; Jumbo also notes that they may contain nuts and sesame.

    If you have another food allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging separately.

  • Putting the stroopwafel loose next to bread

    A gluten-free stroopwafel can come into contact with crumbs containing gluten while it is being packed or eaten. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the importance of keeping food preparation separate.

    Keep it sealed in its packaging or use a separate, sealable container, and avoid contact with shared cutlery and crumbs.

  • Relying on a previous purchase

    Shopping at the same place as before is no substitute for checking the packaging of the product you are buying now: Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change.

    Check the exact variant, gluten-free claim and allergen information every time you buy it.

Brands and retailers compared

The gluten-free variants listed here offer different ways to buy them; a regular stroopwafel from the same brand or retailer is not automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo describes its 240 g Stroop Wafels as gluten-free and states that this variant carries the Crossed Grain certification mark.

  • The gluten-free claim and certification mark make it easier to identify the exact variant.
  • The product information lists egg and lupin, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame. Check the label if you have other allergies.

Albert Heijn Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes a 240 g organic, gluten-free stroopwafel variant.

  • The product description confirms that this specific variant is gluten-free.
  • The product information lists egg and lupin. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as ingredients and allergen information can change.

PLUS

PLUS describes a gluten-free stroopwafel variant in a 240 g bag.

  • The gluten-free variant has its own product description, so you can distinguish it from regular stroopwafels.
  • The product information lists egg and lupin. Check the current label when you buy it.

Daelmans

Daelmans sells gluten-free stroopwafels through its brand webshop in a bag of eight, weighing 240 g in total.

  • A brand webshop may be a good option if you want to order this specific variant in advance.
  • Before ordering, check the current ingredients, allergens and delivery terms, and read the label when it arrives.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl shows regular stroopwafels and also has a page about its gluten-free range.

  • A regular Sondey stroopwafel or a general range page does not confirm that a specific stroopwafel is gluten-free. Check the exact variant and packaging.

ALDI

ALDI shows a product page for regular stroopwafels.

  • That page does not confirm that a specific variant is gluten-free. If you have coeliac disease, choose a product based only on the label of the item itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a stroopwafel?

Under EU Regulation 828/2014, a food may only be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if the product sold to consumers contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. For a school lunch when you have coeliac disease, check that the current packaging for the exact variant carries this claim.

Is a gluten-free stroopwafel also free from other allergens?

No, the gluten-free claim says nothing about other allergens. The product information for the variants listed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS names egg and lupin; if you have another allergy, always read the packaging of the product you buy.

How should you take a gluten-free stroopwafel to school?

Keep the stroopwafel sealed in its packaging or in a separate, sealable container, away from bread containing gluten and crumbs. When packing and eating it, also avoid contact with shared cutlery or hands that have touched food containing gluten.

Is a regular stroopwafel wrapped in pairs suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No, individual portion packaging does not make a regular stroopwafel gluten-free. Joybuy lists wheat flour and cereals containing gluten in Kanjers Original Stroopwafels; if you have coeliac disease, choose a product with a suitable gluten-free claim.

Can I simply pick up a stroopwafel for someone with coeliac disease at Lidl or ALDI?

No, a regular stroopwafel or a general page about a gluten-free range is not enough to confirm that a product is suitable. Check the packaging of the exact variant in store and only choose a stroopwafel with a current gluten-free claim.