Who are these options relevant to?

Shoppers with coeliac disease

For you, a clear ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging comes first. Also check the allergen information; Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels also carry the Crossed Grain trademark.

People keeping an eye on portions

You want to enjoy a syrup waffle now and then without assuming that gluten-free means low-calorie. The calories, sugar content and portion size listed help you compare products on a like-for-like basis.

People planning their shopping

You’re looking for a specific gluten-free product at a shop you can visit. Check the current product listing before making a trip to buy a particular syrup waffle.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the gluten-free label and any other allergen information. Then compare the nutritional details and check how easy it is to find the specific product.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current label. If you have other allergies, check the full allergen information too; Jumbo displays the Crossed Grain trademark on its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. If you have coeliac disease, you shouldn’t assume a waffle is gluten-free based only on its ingredient description. Around 42% of consumers say this check is their top priority.
Nutritional information and portion size Compare calories and sugar per 100 g, and consider how much you’ll actually eat. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels. If you want to enjoy a syrup waffle in a pre-set portion, the per-100 g figure alone may not be much help. Portion control is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Current availability Check the listing for the specific gluten-free product at the shop where you plan to buy it; an old product page doesn’t confirm that it’s currently in stock. If you’re making a special trip to a shop, you’ll want to know in advance whether it sells that particular gluten-free syrup waffle. Availability is the first practical concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming gluten-free means low-calorie

    According to product listings from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, their respective own-brand gluten-free syrup waffles contain 435, 479 and 481 kcal per 100 g. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you how many calories are in your portion.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and decide how much of the product you actually want to eat.

  • Overlooking allergens other than gluten

    The syrup waffles described by Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also says that they may contain nuts and sesame.

    Check the allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Relying on an old shop listing

    A product listing doesn’t necessarily reflect what’s in a shop’s range when you go to buy it. Jumbo no longer listed its Consenza syrup waffles in its online range.

    Check the current listing for the specific product, and don’t choose a standard syrup waffle unless it’s labelled gluten-free.

Brands to consider

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo lists its gluten-free syrup waffles in a 240 g pack with the Crossed Grain trademark.

  • The product listing gives a value of 435 kcal per 100 g.
  • According to Jumbo, the product contains 42.4 g of sugar per 100 g, as well as egg and lupin; it may contain nuts and sesame.

Albert Heijn Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists a 240 g pack of organic, gluten-free syrup waffles, with a portion size of 30 g.

  • The listed portion size makes it easier to relate the per-100 g information to a portion.
  • Albert Heijn lists 481 kcal and 41 g of sugar per 100 g; check the current packaging for allergens too.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own-brand gluten-free syrup waffles in a 240 g pack.

  • The product listing includes nutritional information, ingredients and allergen information.
  • PLUS lists a Nutri-Score of E, 479 kcal and 41.13 g of sugar per 100 g. The product contains egg and lupin.

Daelmans

Daelmans’ online shop lists gluten-free syrup waffles in a pack of eight, weighing 240 g.

  • You can look for a specific product labelled gluten-free.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before comparing these syrup waffles with other products.

Consenza

Consenza focuses on gluten-free products and includes syrup waffles in its range.

  • The brand describes its products as gluten-free; check the label on the specific pack you’re buying.
  • Check the current shop listing and allergen information for the specific syrup waffles.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl displays regular Sondey syrup waffles alongside information about its gluten-free range.

  • You can check which products Lidl currently labels explicitly as gluten-free.
  • Don’t treat a regular Sondey syrup waffle as gluten-free unless this is confirmed on that product’s packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in a syrup waffle if I have coeliac disease?

Check that the specific syrup waffle is explicitly labelled gluten-free, and read the current label. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg; ‘wheat-free’ or an ingredient description on its own is not the same as a gluten-free label.

Does a gluten-free syrup waffle automatically contain fewer calories?

No. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t mean the product has a lower energy value. Jumbo lists 435 kcal per 100 g for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, PLUS lists 479 kcal per 100 g, and Albert Heijn lists 481 kcal per 100 g for its gluten-free varieties mentioned here. Also consider how much you eat.

How do I work out the nutritional value of a portion?

Use the weight of the portion you actually eat. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion and 481 kcal per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels; that works out at around 144 kcal for 30 g. Check the portion weight of the product you buy.

Should I read the label again if I buy the same syrup waffles regularly?

Yes. Each time you buy them, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging again. Albert Heijn warns in its product information that these details may change.