Buying for someone with coeliac disease
You’re looking for a Mother’s Day treat where the gluten-free label on the pack matters more than the brand or the familiar flavour of a regular syrup waffle.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buying for someone with other allergies too
Gluten isn’t the recipient’s only concern. So you check the allergen information for the exact variant, even if it’s sold as gluten-free.
Looking for a gift or sharing size
A single pack could be just right for a small gesture; for a treat to share, compare the pack weight, number of waffles and any multipacks.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the gluten-free label on the pack you want to give. Then compare other allergens, pack size and whether you can realistically buy it in time for Mother’s Day.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Read the label on the specific pack and check the current ingredients. Jumbo also mentions the Crossed Grain symbol for its Lekker Vrij syrup waffles; check that it appears on the pack you choose. | If the treat is for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the name or appearance of a regular syrup waffle. Around 42% of consumers put a verifiable gluten-free label first. |
| Other allergens | Compare the full allergen information on the pack with the recipient’s dietary requirements. PLUS lists egg and lupin among the allergens in its gluten-free syrup waffles. | If the recipient needs to avoid other allergens too, I want to know whether this particular variant is suitable. For around 25% of consumers, other allergens are the top priority. |
| Gift size | Check the pack weight and number of waffles. Jumbo and PLUS each list a 240 g pack; Albert Heijn also lists a 2-pack supplied as separate items. | For a Mother’s Day treat to share, I’d look for a different size than I would for a small gift. Pack size comes first for around 17% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether the variant you want is still available and whether collection or delivery can be arranged in time. Jumbo says that a Consenza 8-piece variant previously sold is no longer part of its online range. | If I want to give a particular variant for Mother’s Day, it needs to be available when I need it. Around 16% of consumers put current availability first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a regular syrup waffle is gluten-free
The recipe or product name is no substitute for a gluten-free label on the specific pack you’re buying.
Check the label and ingredients on the pack before giving the syrup waffles as a gift.
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Stopping after checking for gluten
A gluten-free variant may contain other allergens. PLUS’s product information lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free syrup waffles.
Compare the allergen information for the exact variant with the recipient’s needs.
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Relying on an old listing
Jumbo lists a previous Consenza 8-piece variant as no longer available in its online range. An old product listing doesn’t tell you whether you can order that variant for Mother’s Day.
Check current availability and the collection or delivery time before relying on a particular variant.
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Treating the online ingredients list as definitive
Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that product and allergen information can change. The online description may therefore differ from the pack you receive.
Read the label on the pack you receive again before giving or serving the syrup waffles.
Brands to compare
These brands list gluten-free syrup waffles or specific variants. Always compare the current pack; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients in every variant.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij
Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Syrup Waffles in a 240 g pack.
- Jumbo mentions the Crossed Grain symbol for this variant.
- Check both the gluten-free label and the ingredients on the current pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists gluten-free syrup waffles as an own-brand product in a 240 g bag.
- The product information lists ingredients and allergens, including egg and lupin.
- PLUS says that ingredients and allergen information can change, so check the pack you receive.
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free Organic syrup waffles and a 2-pack supplied as separate items.
- The single product and 2-pack offer different options for the gift size.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product and allergen information can change.
Consenza
Jumbo lists gluten-free Consenza syrup waffles with salted caramel in a 180 g pack.
- Salted caramel is a specific flavour to compare with the recipient’s preferences.
- Jumbo lists another eight-piece Consenza variant as no longer available in its online range. Check availability for each variant.
Leev
Albert Heijn lists an organic gluten-free syrup waffle from Leev.
- This is a brand variant worth considering if organic is also important to you.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the variant you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I give a regular syrup waffle to someone with coeliac disease?
Don’t assume it’s suitable: choose a specific pack with a gluten-free label for this treat. Check the label and ingredients again on the pack you’re actually giving them.
Are gluten-free syrup waffles free from other allergens too?
No, gluten-free doesn’t mean free from all other allergens. PLUS’s gluten-free syrup waffles, for example, contain egg and lupin; always check the information on the exact pack for the recipient.
What should I do if the online ingredients differ from the pack?
Check the information on the pack you’ve received before giving or serving it. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product and allergen information can change, so if there’s a discrepancy, don’t rely solely on the earlier online description.
Can I order a specific variant in time for Mother’s Day?
Check current availability and the collection or delivery time offered before relying on that variant. Jumbo, for example, says that a Consenza 8-piece variant previously sold is no longer part of its online range.