If you’re choosing lower-sugar stroopwafels for Friday afternoon drinks, compare them with a regular version and check the sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than the regular AH version, but they still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. Also check the number of biscuits in the pack and the allergens: lower sugar doesn’t make a stroopwafel suitable for every guest.
You want to serve stroopwafels and are looking for a verifiable sugar value per 100 g, as well as the amount per serving. That way, you can judge what a claim such as ‘less sugar’ means for the product you’ve chosen.
You’re looking for a pack with the right number and size of biscuits for your group. A regular stroopwafel or a mini version isn’t automatically a lower-sugar choice.
Before serving, you want to check whether a guest needs a gluten-free option and whether ingredients such as milk, wheat or soya could be a problem. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that allergens are clearly identified on the label.
Decide what matters most for your Friday afternoon get-together: demonstrably less sugar, an amount that suits your group, or a specific dietary or allergen check. Then compare the labels of products that meet your first requirement.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar reduction | Check what the claim is compared with, and read the sugars per 100 g and the serving size. | If I want to serve less sugar, I need to know exactly what the comparison on the label means. For around 50% of consumers, reducing sugar is the main reason for buying. |
| Quantity and size | Compare the number of biscuits and the total weight with the group you’re buying for. | For a sharing platter, I want enough biscuits for everyone without unnecessary leftovers. The right quantity is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Dietary needs and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information; check for a gluten-free label if needed. | If a guest needs to avoid gluten or has an allergy, I need to know which stroopwafel I can serve. Dietary and allergen requirements come first for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn states that its lower-sugar butter stroopwafels still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. The stated reduction is compared with AH Roomboter stroopwafels.
As well as the claim, check the nutritional values per 100 g and the stated serving size.
A gluten-free label answers a different question from a claim about sugar reduction. Jumbo lists the Crossed Grain mark for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels; on its own, this says nothing about the amount of sugars.
If you’re choosing gluten-free stroopwafels and sugar reduction also matters, check the nutritional information separately.
The number of stroopwafels doesn’t tell you how many you’ll serve each guest or how many will be left after drinks. Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits and 315 g for its lower-sugar version; ALDI lists 12 biscuits and 378 g for its regular stroopwafels.
Match the number of biscuits and the total weight to your group, then choose a suitable size.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This is especially important if you’re choosing based on allergens or a specific sugar value.
Check the packaging again before buying and serving.
AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are a specific product you can use to compare a sugar-reduction claim with the nutritional information.
Daelmans Original is a regular stroopwafel for anyone putting together a traditional sharing platter; PLUS lists a bag of 10 biscuits.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels is worth considering if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free stroopwafels.
Lidl includes stroopwafels in its Sondey range.
ALDI lists a regular pack of stroopwafels containing 12 biscuits and weighing 378 g.
No. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels, but they still contain 23 g of sugars and 22 g of added sugars per 100 g. Check both the comparison and the nutrition table.
Check the latest packaging for any allergens relevant to your guests. Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients, in its lower-sugar version; PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk for Daelmans Original. If gluten-free is essential, choose a product with a clear gluten-free label and check its packaging too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the stroopwafels you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises storing its lower-sugar version in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed tin after opening; PLUS advises storing Daelmans Original in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the use-by or best-before date on the packaging.
No. Nutrition claims are governed by European rules. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights these rules; according to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted if they are included in the annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. For a specific product, check what comparison the manufacturer gives and how much sugar is listed in the nutrition table.
