If you have coeliac disease, choose a syrup waffle whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’ and check the allergen information too. After an intense workout, a syrup waffle on its own is not the same as a meal: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing carbohydrates and protein, or having a regular meal.
You want to enjoy a syrup waffle after exercising, but the current gluten-free label and information about other allergens are what matter most. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends reading the label when you shop and looking for the Crossed Grain symbol.
You want to know whether a syrup waffle works as a snack after an intense workout, or whether you should also eat something containing protein. What and when you drink also plays a part in your choice.
You compare pack sizes and check which gluten-free option you can buy. As product information can change, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging again when your purchase arrives.
First, check the label with coeliac disease in mind. Then decide whether you’re looking for a snack or will be having a meal soon.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Read the ‘gluten-free’ claim, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging. You may also want to look for the Crossed Grain symbol. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to base my choice on the packaging I actually receive, not just a product title. For around 50% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Eating after exercise | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and decide whether you’ll also eat something containing protein. Remember to consider what you drink too. | If it’ll be a while before my next meal, I want to know what to eat alongside a syrup waffle after an intense workout. For around 30% of consumers, eating and drinking enough is their main concern. |
| Pack size and where to shop | Check the pack size and see which option your chosen supermarket will supply; read its label too. | If I’m buying syrup waffles for several workouts, I want to be able to find a pack that suits my needs. For around 20% of consumers, this practical choice matters most. |
‘Gluten-free’ tells you about its gluten-free status, not what else you might want to eat after an intense workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having both carbohydrates and protein, or eating a regular meal.
Enjoy a syrup waffle as a snack if it fits your plans, and decide whether to eat something containing protein alongside it and what to drink.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. A product page you looked at previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you receive.
Before eating, check the current ‘gluten-free’ claim, the allergens and any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Albert Heijn describes its organic AH Glutenvrij syrup waffles as coming in a 240 g pack.
Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels in a 240 g pack.
PLUS describes its gluten-free syrup waffles as coming in a 240 g pack.
Don’t rely solely on the absence of wheat from the ingredients list. Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, and read the allergen information and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Dutch Coeliac Society also recommends looking for the Crossed Grain symbol.
A syrup waffle on its own isn’t a substitute for everything you’ll want to eat and drink afterwards. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing carbohydrates and protein after intense exercise, or having a regular meal.
Not necessarily: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, having a regular meal afterwards can fit into your exercise routine. A syrup waffle is a snack, not something you need to buy after every workout.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in the gluten-free options mentioned here. Jumbo also says its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels may contain nuts and sesame. Always read the packaging for the option you buy.
