Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers looking for a proven lower-sugar option

You want to take a stroopwafel with you, but you compare the sugar claim with the sugars per 100 g and the portion you choose.

Travellers with hand luggage only

You’re looking for a dry, sealed snack that will fit in your bag before travelling via Schiphol, and you check the latest hand luggage rules before you set off.

Travellers checking ingredients and allergens

You read the label of the exact product before deciding whether its ingredients and listed allergens suit your dietary requirements.

What should you look for when buying?

Start with the sugar claim and nutritional information for the specific stroopwafel. Then check whether the packaging is practical for your journey, and whether the ingredients, allergens and availability suit your plans.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Proven lower sugar Check what the claim is compared with, and look at the sugars per 100 g and in your chosen portion. Albert Heijn says its lower-sugar version contains 32% less sugar than its regular AH butter stroopwafels and 23 g of sugars per 100 g. If I mainly want less sugar, the claim needs to apply to this specific stroopwafel, and I want to know how much sugar it still contains. This would be the main buying concern for around 42% of consumers.
Taking it in your hand luggage Check that the packaging is sealed and fits in your bag. Before you travel, check the latest hand luggage rules from Schiphol and your airline. For a short stopover, I want to be able to take a dry snack with me without any preparation. Convenient hand luggage would be the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging for the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces for the exact product. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, I don’t want to rely on the sugar claim alone. Checking the label would be the main concern for around 25% of consumers.
Availability before you travel Check availability at your chosen shop shortly before buying; an online listing doesn’t necessarily tell you what’s in stock at a particular branch. If I’m shopping just before I travel, I want to know whether I can actually buy the version I’ve chosen. Availability would matter most to around 8% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    The claim for AH butter stroopwafels with less sugar is a comparison with another AH version. Albert Heijn still lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the claim with the nutritional information per 100 g, and consider how much you’ll actually take with you.

  • Assuming a mini stroopwafel is automatically a lower-sugar choice

    A smaller size can be handy for sharing or taking with you, but it doesn’t tell you anything about the nutritional value on its own.

    Check the size and the amount of sugars separately on the label of the pack you choose.

  • Overlooking allergens because the sugar claim stands out

    The lower-sugar version described by Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, among other ingredients.

    Check the allergen information and any warnings about traces on the packaging you buy.

  • Assuming an online product listing means it’s in stock in store

    Jumbo stated that its organic stroopwafels were no longer part of its online range, while Lidl lists its Sondey mini butter stroopwafels as an in-store product. Availability online and in physical shops can therefore differ.

    Check your chosen shop shortly before you travel, and read the label on the version you’re taking with you.

Brands and shops to consider

These examples can help you tell the difference between a stroopwafel with a specific sugar claim and regular or mini versions. Always compare the exact packaging, rather than relying on the brand name alone.

Albert Heijn

AH butter stroopwafels with less sugar are a specific option if you’re looking for a comparative sugar claim.

  • Albert Heijn says they contain 32% less sugar than AH butter stroopwafels and 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • This version isn’t sugar-free; check the allergens listed on the packaging too.

Daelmans

PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels, including duo and mini versions.

  • The sizes listed give you a choice if you want to pick a pack that’s suitable for taking with you or sharing.
  • Don’t assume a smaller size or a particular brand means less sugar; check the nutritional information for the version you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo listed organic stroopwafels as a different product option from a stroopwafel with a lower-sugar claim.

  • For that organic version, Jumbo listed 44,2 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • Jumbo said this version was no longer part of its online range. Organic doesn’t automatically mean lower in sugar either.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey mini butter stroopwafels as an in-store product.

  • Lidl lists around 37 pieces per 316 g pack, a size worth considering if you want to share.
  • The mini size isn’t a sugar claim; compare the nutritional information if less sugar is your priority.

ALDI

ALDI lists 300 g mini stroopwafels in its biscuit range.

  • The mini size may suit you if you want to take a smaller portion with you or share the stroopwafels.
  • Check the sugar content on the exact pack before comparing it with a lower-sugar version.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a lower-sugar stroopwafel sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn says its AH butter stroopwafels with less sugar contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels, but they still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. So check both the comparison and the nutritional information, and consider the portion you choose.

Can I take packaged stroopwafels in my hand luggage from Schiphol?

Schiphol says that items can generally be taken with you as long as they aren’t dangerous or prohibited. It’s best to take stroopwafels in a sealed pack, and check the latest hand luggage rules and any import rules for your destination before you travel.

Which allergens should I check in AH butter stroopwafels with less sugar?

At the very least, check whether milk, cereals containing gluten and soya are listed, along with any warnings about traces. Always read the current packaging for the version you’re actually buying.

Can I rely on an online product listing just before I travel?

Not when it comes to availability at a specific branch. Jumbo listed an organic stroopwafel as no longer available in its online range, while Lidl lists its Sondey mini butter stroopwafels as an in-store product. So check the shop’s stock and the product label in store shortly before you travel.