For a dessert for someone with coeliac disease, choose a syrup waffle whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, and avoid contact with gluten-containing crumbs and flour during preparation. The product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS each describe a 240 g gluten-free own-brand option, but also list egg and lupin as allergens. So check the exact packaging, even if you’re only using the syrup waffle as crumbs or a topping.
If you’re using syrup waffles as a topping or crumb layer, the gluten-free label on the packaging isn’t the only thing to consider. The Dutch Coeliac Society also highlights the risk of cross-contamination during preparation.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in the gluten-free own-brand syrup waffles they describe. If your dessert also needs to be free from these ingredients, you’ll need to check the allergen information separately.
If you’re looking for a syrup waffle that’s both gluten-free and organic for a recipe, you could consider the organic AH Glutenvrij option. Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01 for this product; you’ll still need to check the allergens separately.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and how you’ll prepare the dish. Then consider any other allergens and personal preferences, such as organic ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free preparation | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging. Use a clean work surface and clean utensils to prepare the dessert. | When I’m baking for someone with coeliac disease, I want to stop gluten-containing crumbs or flour getting into the dessert. This gluten-free choice and preparation come first for around 50% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information for the exact product; the AH, Jumbo and PLUS options described contain egg and lupin. | If a dessert also needs to be free from egg or lupin, ‘gluten-free’ alone isn’t enough to choose a syrup waffle. Around 30% of consumers give this additional allergen check top priority. |
| Organic option | Check the organic label on the packaging and read the allergen list as well. | I want to use a gluten-free syrup waffle and, if the other ingredients are suitable, I’d also prefer it to be organic. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The regular Daelmans syrup waffle listed by HelloFresh Netherlands contains wheat flour and is labelled as containing gluten-containing cereals. This particular product isn’t suitable for a gluten-free recipe for someone with coeliac disease.
Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ for every flavour and pack.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says cross-contamination with gluten can also be a problem during preparation. Crumbs or flour on the work surface and utensils can end up in the dessert.
Clean your work surface and utensils, and keep gluten-free ingredients separate when you crumble the syrup waffles or use them as a topping.
The own-brand options described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also says they may contain nuts and sesame.
Check the allergen information on the exact packaging before use, especially if you need to avoid more than just gluten.
Jumbo describes a 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle option and displays the Crossed Grain mark on its product page.
Albert Heijn describes a 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle option and a separate 240 g organic option.
PLUS describes a 240 g gluten-free own-brand syrup waffle.
A Jumbo recipe uses gluten-free Consenza syrup waffles, crumbled and broken into pieces, in a trifle.
The regular Daelmans syrup waffle described by HelloFresh Netherlands is an example of a product you shouldn’t use as a gluten-free alternative without checking the label.
Under EU Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten as sold. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, check the current packaging. Also take care to avoid cross-contamination when adding the syrup waffle to a dessert.
Yes, syrup waffle crumbs can be used as a dessert ingredient: Jumbo, for example, uses them in a trifle recipe. If you’re making it for someone with coeliac disease, choose a syrup waffle with a current gluten-free label and use clean utensils and a clean work surface.
Not necessarily. The gluten-free own-brand options described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also notes that they may contain nuts and sesame. If you need to avoid other allergens, always check the exact packaging you plan to use.
Not the regular option described by HelloFresh Netherlands: it contains wheat flour and is labelled as containing gluten-containing cereals. Choose a syrup waffle whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ for your recipe.
