When stocking snacks for people with coeliac disease, only include syrup waffles whose current packaging explicitly states that they are gluten-free. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, the Crossed Grain symbol also provides reassurance about the production process. Jumbo Lekker Vrij states both that its product is gluten-free and that it carries this symbol; PLUS lists a gluten-free syrup waffle. For both products, check the other allergens and availability before ordering.
You want to be able to offer visitors a familiar syrup waffle that is clearly gluten-free. So you check the information on the packaging rather than relying on a well-known brand or a standard ingredients list.
You look beyond gluten if visitors also need to avoid other allergens. The gluten-free syrup waffles described from Jumbo, PLUS and Leev list egg and lupin; some products also carry a warning about traces.
You’re looking for a pack size that suits how much you expect to use, and want to check the best-before date, storage instructions and availability before setting up a repeat order.
When buying snacks for someone with coeliac disease, first check that the product is labelled gluten-free. Then compare the other allergens, pack size and current availability.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ and look for the Crossed Grain symbol. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, this symbol also provides reassurance about the production process. | If I’m putting out syrup waffles for visitors with coeliac disease, I don’t want to assume they’re suitable based on the ingredients alone. For around 36% of consumers, clear gluten-free labelling comes first. |
| Other allergens | Read both the listed allergens and any warnings about traces on the specific pack. | If you also need to cater for someone with an egg or lupin allergy, the word ‘gluten-free’ on its own isn’t enough. For around 29% of consumers, other allergens are the first consideration. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight and number of waffles; when your order arrives, check the best-before date and storage advice. | When I’m stocking a small supply of snacks, I want to choose a pack that suits the expected amount of use. For around 21% of consumers, practical stock management matters most. |
| Availability | Before ordering, check whether the specific product is available from the retailer, and keep a suitable alternative with confirmed gluten-free labelling in mind. | If I’m managing a regular snack supply, I want to know whether I can order the same suitable syrup waffle again. For around 14% of consumers, availability is the most important buying factor. |
Not seeing an obvious gluten-containing ingredient doesn’t confirm that a syrup waffle is suitable for someone with coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises checking for gluten-free labelling or the Crossed Grain symbol.
Keep gluten-free products clearly separate and check the label again if the packaging changes.
The gluten-free syrup waffles described from Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin. The Leev version also carries a warning about possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and sesame.
Read all the allergen information on the pack you’re buying, and make clear more than just the gluten-free status when offering it to others.
Albert Heijn lists the own-brand syrup waffle described here and the Leev version as ‘Discontinued’. Lidl says its additional gluten-free products are unavailable. These product pages therefore aren’t enough to rely on for repeat orders.
Check local availability shortly before ordering, and only consider an alternative once its gluten-free labelling has also been confirmed.
The brands listed here offer different points of reference when assessing syrup waffles. Always check the specific product: a standard range or a previous gluten-free version tells you nothing about the pack currently on sale.
Jumbo presents Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels in a 240 g pack, with gluten-free labelling and the Crossed Grain symbol.
PLUS lists its own gluten-free syrup waffle in a 240 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists product information for its own 240 g gluten-free syrup waffles and a gluten-free Leev version.
Leev makes an organic syrup waffle labelled gluten-free, in a two-waffle 60 g pack.
Lidl sells Sondey syrup waffles and has a separate page for gluten-free products; that doesn’t mean every Sondey syrup waffle is gluten-free.
ALDI lists standard syrup waffles in a pack of 12, weighing 378 g.
Daelmans is a reference point for standard syrup waffles in Albert Heijn’s range overview.
Look for an explicit gluten-free statement on the current packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the Crossed Grain symbol as an important check, and says that it also provides reassurance about the production process. Check the label again if the packaging has been updated.
No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. According to their product information, the Jumbo and PLUS versions described contain egg and lupin; the Leev version also carries warnings about possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and sesame. Always check the packaging of the product you’re offering.
Follow the storage advice on the current packaging and check the best-before date when your order arrives. The syrup waffles described here should be stored in a cool, dry place; PLUS also recommends keeping them somewhere dark.
Not unless the specific product is explicitly labelled gluten-free. A standard syrup waffle range or a familiar brand name doesn’t confirm that the current version is suitable for a supply intended for people with coeliac disease.
