For a TV night with someone who has coeliac disease, choose a syrup waffle whose exact variant is explicitly labelled gluten-free; a regular syrup waffle from the same brand is not a suitable substitute. Jumbo Lekker Vrij also displays the Crossed Grain trademark, while the gluten-free variants from AH and PLUS included in our research are other options if their current allergen information suits everyone eating. Keep gluten-free syrup waffles separate from regular biscuits when serving.
You’re looking for a syrup waffle for your TV night that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging. Jumbo Lekker Vrij’s product information also displays the Crossed Grain trademark; make sure you have this specific variant.
As well as gluten, you check ingredients and allergens such as egg and lupin. The gluten-free variants from Jumbo, AH and PLUS included in our research contain egg and lupin; AH also labels its organic variant as lactose-free. Always read the label on the pack you’re buying.
You want someone with coeliac disease to be able to join in without the gluten-free syrup waffles ending up among crumbs from regular biscuits. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-free food separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Start by checking that the exact variant is labelled gluten-free. Then check for other allergens and think about how you’ll keep the syrup waffles separate and serve them during your TV night.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the words ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free logo on the exact variant. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, gluten-free means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. | If you’re serving a syrup waffle to someone with coeliac disease, you’ll want to see the gluten-free label on that pack. For around 50% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information, even for a lactose-free variant. The gluten-free syrup waffles from Jumbo, AH and PLUS included in our research contain egg and lupin. | If you also need to avoid egg or lupin, that will determine whether a gluten-free variant is right for you. For around 25% of consumers, these other ingredients are the deciding factor. |
| Portion size and serving separately | Check the number of pieces or portions, and keep gluten-free syrup waffles separate from regular biscuits using clean utensils. | If you’re putting out a selection of snacks, you’ll want to set some aside in advance and decide how much to serve. For around 25% of consumers, this preparation is the first priority. |
Daelmans has a separate gluten-free variant, but Albert Heijn lists wheat flour in the regular Daelmans Stroopwafels included in our research. Products from the same brand are therefore not interchangeable for this choice.
Check the full variant name and gluten-free labelling on the pack you’re actually buying.
A gluten-free label tells you nothing about other allergens. The variants from Jumbo, AH and PLUS included in our research contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame.
Compare the ingredients and allergen information on each individual pack with the dietary restrictions of the person eating.
Once the pack is open, crumbs from regular biscuits could end up on the gluten-free syrup waffles. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights cross-contamination as something to watch out for when eating gluten-free.
Keep the pack separate and use clean hands, a clean plate and clean utensils when serving.
The 240 g AH Glutenvrij Biologisch pack included in our research lists eight portions of 30 g. So the amount in a pack isn’t the same as the stated portion size.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if you want to decide how much to serve during your TV night.
Jumbo displays the Crossed Grain trademark alongside the gluten-free label on its 240 g Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels.
Albert Heijn also labels its 240 g organic gluten-free syrup waffles as lactose-free.
PLUS offers its own-brand 240 g pack of gluten-free syrup waffles.
The official Daelmans online shop describes a separate gluten- and lactose-free syrup waffle variant containing eight pieces and weighing 240 g.
Lidl describes the Sondey butter syrup waffles included in our research as regular syrup waffles. The brand name doesn’t indicate that they’re gluten-free.
ALDI lists regular syrup waffles and mini syrup waffles under Heerlijck Banket. The size description doesn’t tell you whether they’re labelled gluten-free.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, gluten-free means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. Check that the label appears on the exact syrup waffle variant you’re buying; the brand name alone isn’t enough.
No, gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean free from other allergens. The variants from Jumbo, AH and PLUS included in our research contain egg and lupin; AH labels its organic variant as lactose-free, but not all its gluten-free syrup waffles.
Keep the gluten-free syrup waffles separate from regular biscuits and use clean hands, a clean plate and clean utensils. This limits contact with crumbs containing gluten, which the Dutch Coeliac Society warns against.
Not based on the brand name or the appearance of the syrup waffle. Albert Heijn lists wheat flour in the regular Daelmans Stroopwafels included in our research; for someone with coeliac disease, choose a specific pack from Lidl or ALDI only if it explicitly says it’s gluten-free.
