If you want stroopwafels with less sugar for Sinterklaas Eve, choose an option whose comparison and sugar content per 100 g you can both check. Albert Heijn states that AH Butter Stroopwafels with Less Sugar contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter variety, and 23 g of sugars per 100 g. Also check the portion size and allergens: less sugar doesn’t mean a stroopwafel will meet every dietary requirement.
You’re looking for a stroopwafel for Sinterklaas Eve and want to know what a sugar claim actually means. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g; also check which regular stroopwafel the manufacturer uses for comparison.
You’re buying for guests who may need to avoid ingredients such as gluten, milk, egg or soya. Read the allergen information on the packaging you choose: a stroopwafel with less sugar isn’t automatically gluten-free or free from other allergens.
You want to serve something with coffee or tea and are mainly interested in the number of pieces and how to serve them. Check the pack contents, especially if you’re buying for several guests.
For Sinterklaas Eve, first decide whether less sugar, an allergen requirement or sharing with guests is your main priority. Then check the information on the packaging of the option you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar comparison | Check the sugar content per 100 g and the product used for comparison in any claim. | I want to choose less sugar, but need to be able to see what the comparison on the packaging means. For around 46% of shoppers, being able to check the sugar comparison is the top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the latest allergen information; check any gluten-free claim separately. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, whether the stroopwafel is suitable matters more than the sugar claim. Around 27% of shoppers give this check top priority. |
| Sharing and pack size | Check the number of pieces and the total pack weight. | If I’m putting a plate out with coffee, I want to know how many stroopwafels I can serve. For around 27% of shoppers, sharing is the most important factor. |
The claim on AH Butter Stroopwafels with Less Sugar compares the product with the regular AH butter stroopwafel. Albert Heijn still lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for the less-sugar variety.
Alongside the claim, check the nutritional information per 100 g and compare it with a specific alternative stroopwafel.
The less-sugar stroopwafels described by Albert Heijn contain ingredients including milk, soya and wheat. A lower sugar content doesn’t remove these ingredients.
When buying, check the allergen information on the pack. If you need a gluten-free option, look for one that is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
PLUS describes its stroopwafel-flavoured kruidnoten as spiced biscuits with white chocolate. Despite the flavour name, they aren’t stroopwafels.
Read the product description before comparing its nutritional information with that of stroopwafels.
These product ranges show why a sugar claim, a gluten-free label and a traditional stroopwafel call for different selection criteria.
AH Butter Stroopwafels with Less Sugar are a useful example if you want to assess the sugar comparison.
Céréal Low-Sugar Stroopwafels are a separate product range with their own sugar comparison.
The pack of 10 Daelmans stroopwafels described by PLUS is a good option if you want to share traditional stroopwafels.
Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij Gluten-Free Syrup Waffles in a 240 g pack as a separate gluten-free option.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket stroopwafels as a regular pack option.
No. The claim describes a comparison and doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much sugar the product contains. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Butter Stroopwafels with Less Sugar; check the rest of the nutritional information and the portion size too.
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for comparing products. Then check the portion size, total weight and number of pieces for your Sinterklaas Eve gathering.
Not automatically: the less-sugar variety described by Albert Heijn contains cereals containing gluten and wheat. If you need a gluten-free option, choose a stroopwafel explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging for any other relevant allergens too.
Follow the storage advice and use-by date on the packaging you buy. Albert Heijn recommends storing its less-sugar stroopwafels in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening.
