For a work meeting, choose syrup waffles whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’, and keep them separate from ordinary biscuits when serving. Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten displays the Crossed Grain mark on its syrup waffles; AH Glutenvrij Biologisch combines the gluten-free label with organic and lactose-free claims. For both products, check the label on the pack you buy for other allergens.
You’re looking for syrup waffles clearly labelled gluten-free and want to prevent them coming into contact with crumbs from ordinary biscuits when they’re served. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Coeliac Association highlight the importance of preventing this kind of contact.
You want to work out in advance how many syrup waffles you’ll need. A stated pack weight and serving size help with planning, but also check how many people want a gluten-free option.
As well as gluten-free, people may also want products that are organic or lactose-free, for example. Check other allergens separately: the product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists egg and lupin in the syrup waffles discussed here.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and how the waffles will be served. Then work out how many servings you need and check whether the pack you choose meets any other dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Choose gluten-free and serve separately | Check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain mark. Keep the syrup waffles separate from ordinary biscuits until serving, and use clean hands and utensils. | If someone with coeliac disease is eating with us, I want to prevent crumbs from ordinary biscuits getting onto the gluten-free syrup waffles. This is the top priority for roughly 50% of consumers. |
| Plan the servings | Compare the pack size and stated servings with the number of people who want a gluten-free syrup waffle. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list a 30 g serving for the 240 g packs discussed here. | For a small meeting, I want to have enough servings ready without opening more packs than necessary. Around 30% of consumers prioritise planning the servings. |
| Other ingredients and preferences | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy; ‘gluten-free’ says nothing about other allergens. Check additional features, such as organic or lactose-free, for each product. | When people have other dietary requirements too, I want to check whether the same pack is suitable for them. For around 20% of consumers, these additional requirements are the top priority. |
According to their product information, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn syrup waffles discussed here contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame.
Ask which dietary requirements you need to cater for and read the full allergen information on the pack you’re serving.
Crumbs or shared serving utensils can lead to contact with gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Association also highlights cross-contamination at work and in canteens.
Use a separate, clean serving area and, if possible, leave the packaging sealed until you hand out the syrup waffles.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information may change. A product being listed in a range also doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to buy it for this meeting.
Check the product information shortly before buying, then read the label on the pack you actually receive.
A 240 g pack with 30 g servings gives you a starting point, but how many packs you need depends on how many people want a gluten-free syrup waffle.
Count those people in advance and decide how many servings and spare portions you want to have ready. Keep opened gluten-free syrup waffles separate when serving.
These product ranges show the features you can compare. Before ordering, always check the specific pack and its product information.
Jumbo lists a 240 g pack, a 30 g serving and the Crossed Grain mark for these syrup waffles.
Albert Heijn lists a 240 g pack of organic gluten-free syrup waffles, with eight 30 g servings and organic and lactose-free features.
Consenza lists gluten-free salted caramel syrup waffles in its snack range.
In April 2024, PLUS announced 240 g packs of gluten-free syrup waffles as part of an expansion to its gluten-free range.
According to the European Commission, the label is covered by European rules on providing information about gluten in food. Before the meeting, check the label on the current packaging of the syrup waffles you’re actually buying.
No. The label ‘gluten-free’ says nothing about other allergens. According to their product information, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn varieties discussed here contain egg and lupin; Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame. Always check the pack you buy.
Serve the gluten-free syrup waffles separately, using clean hands and utensils, and, if possible, only open the packaging when you’re handing them out. This helps limit contact with crumbs from ordinary biscuits; the Dutch Coeliac Association also highlights the risk of cross-contamination at work.
Before ordering, ask which allergens the biscuits contain and how gluten-free products are handled separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes an obligation to provide information about unpackaged products, for example at restaurants and bakeries. Ask your caterer for details about your specific order.
