Coffee drinkers with coeliac disease
You’re looking for a syrup waffle to enjoy with your coffee and want to check the gluten-free claim on the current packaging, rather than relying on assumptions about the ingredients.
Who are these options relevant to?
Shoppers who need to avoid other allergens
As well as gluten, you may need to avoid allergens such as egg or lupin. A gluten-free claim doesn’t tell you whether the syrup waffle meets those other requirements.
Households comparing pack sizes and nutritional information
You want to know how many syrup waffles you’ll need for a coffee break, so you compare the pack size and nutritional information of suitable options.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check the gluten-free claim on the packaging. Then look for other allergens and consider the pack size and nutritional information that matter for your coffee break.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Check that ‘gluten-free’ appears on the current packaging of the exact syrup waffle you’re buying. Don’t rely solely on a product range name or an ingredient. | If I’m buying a syrup waffle for someone with coeliac disease, I want to see the gluten-free claim on the product I receive. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging. PLUS lists egg and lupin for its gluten-free syrup waffles. | If I need to avoid allergens in addition to gluten, the allergen information determines whether this option is suitable. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this additional check. |
| Packaging and nutritional information | Compare pack sizes and check the nutritional values on a like-for-like basis, for example per 100 g and per portion if provided. | For a coffee break with a small group, I want to choose a suitable quantity and check the nutritional information. Around 20% of consumers give this their attention first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘free from all allergens’
A gluten-free syrup waffle may contain other allergens. PLUS lists egg and lupin; the product information for the 240 g Consenza option also notes the possible presence of nuts, soya and sesame.
Use the gluten-free claim as your first check when choosing for someone with coeliac disease, then check the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
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Relying on product information from a previous purchase
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn points out in its product information that the details on the packaging may differ from what you’ve read before.
Read the label again each time you buy, especially if you need to avoid allergens in addition to gluten.
Brands to consider
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten
Jumbo lists a 240 g pack of Stroop Wafels in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten range.
- The product information describes the syrup waffles as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol.
- For information about other allergens, check the full details on the current packaging.
PLUS
PLUS lists gluten-free syrup waffles in a 240 g pack.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
- According to PLUS, this option contains egg and lupin, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid those allergens.
Albert Heijn Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels as a product.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the gluten-free option to look for on the packaging.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Consenza
Consenza lists, among other products, 240 g gluten-free syrup waffles and a separate salted caramel option.
- The allergen information for the 240 g option is useful if you need to avoid more than just gluten.
- The information for this option lists egg and lupin, and notes the possible presence of nuts, soya and sesame. Check the packaging of each option separately.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a syrup waffle pack?
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ may be used in the Netherlands if the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, check that the claim appears on the current packaging of the syrup waffle you’ve chosen.
Are gluten-free syrup waffles also free from other allergens?
No. The gluten-free claim doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles; check the current allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement for the option you’re buying.
How should I store gluten-free syrup waffles to enjoy with coffee?
PLUS advises storing its gluten-free syrup waffles in a cool, dry and dark place. For other options, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.