Who are these syrup waffles for?

A coffee drinker with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a syrup waffle to enjoy with your coffee and want the packaging to show that it is explicitly labelled gluten-free, rather than relying on the type of flour used.

A shopper who checks for other allergens too

As well as gluten, egg or lupin may matter to you or your guests. That’s why you check the full allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces.

A shopper planning several coffee breaks

You compare the number of syrup waffles or portions in each pack and check whether the exact version is available when you shop in store or order online.

What should you look for when buying?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking for a gluten-free label on the current packaging. Then compare the pack size, other allergens and any additional product features.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging; don’t judge the product by the type of flour alone. Jumbo also displays the Crossed Grain trademark on its Lekker Vrij syrup waffles. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to guess based on ‘wheat-free’ or rice flour. For around 39% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label is the most important factor.
Pack size and availability Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of items or portions. Check whether the exact version is available to order. For coffee breaks at home or at work, I want to know how many syrup waffles a pack contains and whether I can buy the same product again. For around 23% of consumers, practical use comes first.
Other allergens Read the ingredients and check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack. If other allergens matter to me or my guests too, a gluten-free label on its own isn’t enough. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking the full allergen information.
Additional preferences Check whether the exact version is labelled organic or lactose-free, and how it can be ordered. As well as gluten-free, I may be looking specifically for an organic or lactose-free version, or prefer to order online directly. For around 15% of consumers, an additional preference like this is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘wheat-free’ means gluten-free

    A recipe made with rice flour doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the whole syrup waffle is labelled gluten-free.

    Every time you buy, check for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label on the current packaging, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Association.

  • Stopping reading after checking for gluten

    The versions described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also warns that they may contain nuts and sesame.

    Read the full allergen statement before choosing a pack for yourself or your guests.

  • Looking only at the front of the pack

    A 240 g pack doesn’t tell you how many individual syrup waffles or portions it contains. The availability of a specific version can also change.

    Compare the contents and the stated number of items or portions, and check the exact version when you buy.

  • Relying on packaging you’ve bought before

    Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product and allergen information can change.

    Use a product page to compare options, but read the packaging on the pack you actually buy.

Brands to compare

Compare the exact gluten-free version, not just the brand name: additional features and allergens vary by product.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo describes its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as a 240 g gluten-free own-brand option.

  • Jumbo displays the Crossed Grain trademark on this version.
  • The product information lists egg and lupin, and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame; check the current pack.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes its 240 g organic gluten-free syrup waffles as lactose-free too.

  • The pack described contains eight 30 g portions.
  • This version contains egg and lupin; check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

PLUS

PLUS describes a 240 g gluten-free own-brand syrup waffle made with rice flour.

  • The product description labels this version gluten-free.
  • The version described contains egg and lupin; check the current packaging.

Daelmans

Daelmans offers a version that can be ordered directly online: eight syrup waffles weighing 240 g in total.

  • Daelmans describes this version as gluten-free, organic and lactose-free.
  • Before ordering, check the current ingredients, allergen information and delivery options.

Lidl

At Lidl, check the exact pack if you’re looking for a syrup waffle to enjoy during a gluten-free coffee break.

  • Don’t use a standard syrup waffle as a substitute unless it is explicitly labelled gluten-free and you’ve checked the allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI describes standard syrup waffles in a 378 g pack.

  • The label on this standard version doesn’t provide a basis for choosing it as gluten-free; check any other version separately on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Are syrup waffles made with rice flour automatically gluten-free?

No. Rice flour alone doesn’t tell you whether the whole syrup waffle is labelled gluten-free. If you have coeliac disease, check for an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging.

Does gluten-free also mean free from other allergens?

No. The versions described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also warns that they may contain nuts and sesame. So read the full allergen information for the version you’re buying.

Should I read the label again if I’ve bought the same syrup waffles before?

Yes. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product and allergen information can change. Check the packaging on the pack you’re buying now, even if the front looks familiar.

How should I store syrup waffles for several coffee breaks?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your version. Albert Heijn recommends storing the syrup waffles it describes in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use; Daelmans says its gluten-free version can be frozen.

Can I choose standard Lidl or ALDI syrup waffles as an alternative?

Not based on the shop or product name alone. If you have coeliac disease, check whether the exact pack is explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’, then read the allergen information; don’t treat a standard syrup waffle as a substitute without checking.