If you have coeliac disease, choose a syrup waffle with a current gluten-free statement on the packaging; don’t rely on the ingredients list or an organic appearance alone. AH Glutenvrij Biologisch and Leev’s organic syrup waffles are worth considering if organic credentials matter to you, while Jumbo says its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels carry the Crossed Grain symbol. Whatever you choose, also check for other allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
When you’re shopping, you want to be able to check straight away whether a syrup waffle is labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the Crossed Grain certification as an easy-to-recognise check on the label.
As well as a gluten-free statement, you’re looking for an organic option. Albert Heijn describes its AH Glutenvrij Biologisch syrup waffles as organic, while Leev’s product information states that they’re organically sourced. Check both claims on the packaging you buy.
As well as gluten, you need to check the ingredients and possible traces. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles; the Leev product information consulted warns of possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and sesame.
If you have coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free statement on the current packaging. Then compare the features that matter for your purchase, such as organic credentials, other allergens, pack size and availability.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free statement | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free logo on the current packaging. You can also check for the Crossed Grain certification. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to check the gluten-free statement before choosing a syrup waffle. This is the top priority for around 39% of consumers. |
| Organic credentials and product type | Check both the organic and gluten-free statements, and take a look at the flavour and pack size too. | When choosing what to put in my shopping basket, I want an organic or special variety without overlooking the gluten-free statement. This product choice matters most to around 23% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warning for any allergens you need to avoid. | If I also need to avoid egg, lupin or other allergens, ‘gluten-free’ alone isn’t enough to make my choice. Around 23% of consumers give this extra check top priority. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare pack sizes and the price per kilo, and check that the variety you want is available. | When I’m shopping for a planned occasion, I want to know how many waffles I’ll get and whether the variety is available to order. This comes first for around 15% of consumers. |
An organic statement, or the absence of visible wheat in an ingredients list, is not the same as a gluten-free statement.
If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free logo. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the Crossed Grain certification as an easy-to-recognise mark on the label.
A gluten-free syrup waffle may still contain ingredients you need to avoid. PLUS lists egg and lupin; the Leev information consulted mentions possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and sesame.
Before buying, read the full ingredients list and trace warning on the packaging in question.
Even a gluten-free syrup waffle can come into contact with gluten-containing crumbs when it’s served. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights shared chopping boards and utensils as potential sources of cross-contamination.
Use clean, separate serving equipment and keep the waffles away from regular biscuits and bread crumbs.
A 240 g pack of gluten-free waffles and a 468 g regular pack don’t contain the same amount, so the pack price doesn’t tell you much about the difference in price by quantity.
Compare the pack size and price per kilo, but if you have coeliac disease, don’t let a lower price take the place of the required gluten-free statement.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Biologisch syrup waffles for shoppers looking to combine organic credentials with a gluten-free product statement.
Jumbo describes its 240 g Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol.
PLUS offers a 240 g gluten-free syrup waffle variety, with product information about its ingredients and allergens.
Leev is an organic, gluten-free option with caramel for shoppers who also look for organic credentials.
Jumbo lists Consenza Gluten Free Stroopwafel Gezouten Karamel, 180 g, as a flavour to consider.
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may be used if the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Check the statement on the packaging you buy.
Don’t rely on the ingredients list alone. For this purchase, choose a product with a current gluten-free statement or a gluten-free logo; the Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the Crossed Grain certification as an easy-to-recognise check.
No. A gluten-free statement doesn’t tell you whether a product is free from egg, lupin or other allergens. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles; check the current ingredients and trace warnings for each variety.
Use clean, separate serving equipment and avoid contact with crumbs from regular biscuits or bread. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains how shared chopping boards and utensils can lead to cross-contamination.
