Who is this choice relevant to?

Sugar-conscious coffee drinker

You want a stroopwafel with your coffee in your hotel room, but first you check the sugar claim and the amount of sugar shown on the packaging.

Fan of the coffee ritual

You want to rest a stroopwafel on a warm coffee cup so the filling softens. Daelmans describes this way of serving it.

Guest who needs to check allergens

You read the allergen information for your chosen variety before eating it. A sugar claim tells you nothing about the presence of allergens such as gluten, milk, egg or lupin.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether reducing sugar, the coffee ritual or a dietary requirement matters most to you. Then check the relevant variety against its current label.

Lower-sugar stroopwafel

When: If reducing sugar is your main reason for buying and the current packaging states the claim and nutritional values.

The trade-off: Lower sugar does not mean sugar-free. Bol says Céréal compares its product with a standard product, but also lists the sweetener isomalt and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Check the pack of the variety you buy.

Regular stroopwafel

When: If you mainly want to rest a stroopwafel on a warm coffee cup, as Daelmans describes.

The trade-off: PLUS lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for its regular Daelmans variety. This is not a proven lower-sugar choice.

Gluten-free stroopwafel

When: If you need a variety explicitly labelled gluten-free.

The trade-off: Gluten-free does not mean lower in sugar: PLUS lists 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free stroopwafels and also names egg and lupin as allergens.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sugar content Read the exact claim and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and per stroopwafel you plan to eat. I want to choose a lower-sugar option without relying on the front of the pack alone. Around 50% of consumers are said to consider sugar reduction their main buying criterion.
Enjoying it with coffee Check whether the waffle fits your cup or mug, and whether the instructions say to warm it over a hot drink. What matters most to me is being able to warm my stroopwafel with my coffee. The coffee ritual is said to be the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the current allergen information. If you need a gluten-free option, choose one that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. I need to know whether I can eat this particular waffle before taste or a sugar claim becomes relevant. For around 20% of consumers, this check is said to be the first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘low sugar’ to mean ‘lower sugar’ or ‘sugar-free’

    These are different claims. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, solid foods carrying the claim ‘low sugar’ may contain no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g; ‘lower sugar’ is a comparison with another product.

    Check the exact claim, what it is compared with and the sugar content per 100 g on the packaging.

  • Assuming a regular coffee stroopwafel is a lower-sugar option

    Being suitable for the warm-cup ritual tells you nothing about sugar reduction. PLUS lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for its regular Daelmans stroopwafels.

    If you want both features, check the sugar claim for your chosen variety and make sure it fits your coffee cup.

  • Assuming gluten-free means lower in sugar

    PLUS lists 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free stroopwafels and names egg and lupin as allergens.

    If you need a gluten-free option, choose one labelled as such, then check its sugar content and other allergens separately.

  • Relying on an online product name alone

    A product name with a sugar claim does not tell you how much sugar each stroopwafel contains per serving or which ingredients are in the pack you receive.

    Use the current packaging to confirm the claim, nutritional information and allergens.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Céréal

A stroopwafel worth looking into if you are specifically seeking a sugar-reduction claim to enjoy with coffee or tea.

  • Bol describes Céréal Stroopwafels as containing 65% less sugar than a comparable standard product.
  • The same listing mentions sugars, isomalt and a warning of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Check the claim and nutritional information on the current pack.

Daelmans

A relevant choice if you mainly want to warm your stroopwafel over a hot coffee.

  • Daelmans describes warming it on a warm cup; PLUS recommends around two minutes for the regular variety.
  • PLUS lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for this regular variety. The coffee ritual does not make it a proven lower-sugar option.

PLUS

Worth considering when comparing stroopwafel varieties separately, including a gluten-free option.

  • PLUS provides ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for its gluten-free stroopwafels.
  • The gluten-free variety lists 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g and names egg and lupin as allergens; gluten-free is not a sugar-reduction claim.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a stroopwafel labelled ‘lower sugar’ also sugar-free?

No. ‘Lower sugar’ does not mean the same as ‘sugar-free’. Check the exact claim and sugar content on the current pack. For the EU ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods, Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a maximum of 5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Can I warm a stroopwafel over my hotel-room coffee without using a microwave?

Yes, if your chosen variety is intended to be placed on a warm cup. Daelmans describes this method, and PLUS recommends around two minutes for its regular Daelmans stroopwafels.

Should I still check for allergens in a lower-sugar stroopwafel?

Yes. A sugar claim tells you nothing about allergens. PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk for the regular Daelmans variety, and egg and lupin among the allergens for its gluten-free variety. Always read the label on the pack you buy.

Does a gluten-free stroopwafel automatically contain less sugar?

No. PLUS lists 41.13 g of sugars per 100 g for its gluten-free stroopwafels. Check the gluten-free labelling to meet your dietary needs, and compare the sugar content separately.

How should I store stroopwafels in a hotel room?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen stroopwafels. For the Daelmans and PLUS varieties described, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Don’t leave an opened pack next to a hot drinks machine.