Who are these packs for?

Households where someone has coeliac disease

If you want to share syrup waffles, choose a pack with a current gluten-free label. Keep the waffles separate from regular syrup waffles and crumbs when serving them.

People buying for lunchboxes or to stock up

Separate bags can be handy for eating on different occasions. Albert Heijn describes its 3-pack as three separate 240 g packs; check separately whether you need each waffle to have its own wrapper.

People who check for other allergens too

Egg and lupin are relevant allergens in the syrup waffles described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS. Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame. Check the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Read the current packaging and check that it says ‘gluten-free’. Also consider how you’ll keep the waffles away from crumbs containing gluten. If I’m sharing syrup waffles in a household where someone has coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the label and avoid contact with regular crumbs. This would be the main reason to buy for around 46% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the number of separate packs and the amount in each one. If you need individual wrappers for lunchboxes, check that each waffle has its own. For lunchboxes or a shared stock of waffles, I want to know how many bags I can divide up without mistaking a multipack for individually wrapped portions. Pack size would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Other allergens Read the full allergen information, including any statements about the possible presence of other allergens. If I need to avoid egg, lupin or other allergens as well as gluten, I want to know what’s stated on the pack I choose. Checking this would be the top priority for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack of regular syrup waffles is gluten-free

    The number of waffles says nothing about whether they’re labelled gluten-free. If you have coeliac disease, always start by checking the label on the current packaging.

    Check the pack itself for the ‘gluten-free’ label, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

  • Assuming a 3-pack contains individually wrapped waffles

    Albert Heijn describes the 3-pack as three separate packs, not as individually wrapped syrup waffles. This matters if you want to put individual waffles in a lunchbox.

    Check the packaging for individual wrappers if you need them. Use a clean lunchbox when packing to avoid contact with crumbs containing gluten.

  • Checking only the gluten-free label

    The syrup waffles described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin; Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame.

    As well as checking for ‘gluten-free’, read the full allergen information on the pack you choose.

Brands worth comparing

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn offers 240 g packs of organic gluten-free syrup waffles, as well as a 3-pack containing three separate packs.

  • The 3-pack gives you three separate 240 g packs if you want to buy several bags.
  • The multipack description doesn’t mean each waffle has its own wrapper. The product information lists egg and lupin; check the current label.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo describes a 240 g bag of gluten-free syrup waffles and states that it carries the Crossed Grain quality mark.

  • The online product information explicitly mentions the quality mark, which is useful if you want to look for it when checking the label.
  • The product described is a single bag. It lists egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.

PLUS

PLUS describes a 240 g bag of gluten-free syrup waffles made with rice flour.

  • A single bag suits anyone who doesn’t want to buy three packs straight away.
  • The pack described isn’t a multipack, and the product information lists egg and lupin. Check the details on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

If I have coeliac disease, can I rely on ‘gluten-free’ on a pack of syrup waffles?

Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the current packaging of the exact product you’re buying. The Dutch Coeliac Society describes the Crossed Grain quality mark as an additional aid to recognition; also check for other allergens if they’re relevant to you.

Is a 3-pack more convenient than a single bag for lunchboxes?

A 3-pack can be handy if you want to divide up several bags, but it doesn’t mean each waffle has its own wrapper. Albert Heijn lists three separate 240 g packs; check the packaging if you need individually wrapped waffles for a lunchbox.

Which allergens should I check for as well as gluten?

The syrup waffles described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin. Jumbo also states that they may contain nuts and sesame. Read the full allergen information on the pack you choose.

How can I avoid contact with crumbs containing gluten when sharing?

Keep gluten-free syrup waffles separate from regular syrup waffles, and use clean plates and utensils. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that gluten can get into food through cross-contamination.