Families comparing lower-sugar options
You buy syrup waffles for several family members and want to compare them with standard syrup waffles as well as check the sugars per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Households stocking up
You regularly serve syrup waffles with coffee or to guests, so you look at the pack size and number of waffles. A larger pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower-sugar choice.
Households with allergy or gluten-free requirements
You first check whether the ingredients are suitable for everyone at home. Albert Heijn’s lower-sugar syrup waffles contain wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; a gluten-free syrup waffle may contain other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with any non-negotiable requirement, such as an allergen that must be avoided. Then compare the sugar information and how many syrup waffles your household needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar reduction | Check what the reduction is compared with and how many sugars the product contains per 100 g. | I don’t want to rely on the words ‘less sugar’ alone when choosing for my family; I want to be able to compare the amount. For around 46% of consumers, a demonstrable sugar reduction comes first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and number of waffles; assess the sugar information separately. | If syrup waffles are often served at home, I want to know how many occasions one pack will cover. For around 36% of consumers, pack size carries the most weight. |
| Allergens and gluten-free requirements | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack, including for gluten-free options. | If someone at home needs to avoid an ingredient, the product must be suitable for them first and foremost. For around 18% of consumers, suitability is the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s lower-sugar syrup waffles still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. The reduction is compared with AH Roomboter stroopwafels.
Read both the comparison claim and the nutrition information per 100 g, and take into account how many syrup waffles you serve.
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Assuming a large pack means less sugar
The larger butter syrup waffle packs mentioned from Jumbo and Sondey contain more, but pack size doesn’t substantiate a sugar-reduction claim.
Check the sugar information for the specific product before choosing based on pack size or number of waffles.
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Assuming gluten-free means lower in sugar
Jumbo states that its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42,4 g of sugars per 100 g. According to the product information, this variant also contains egg and lupin.
Check gluten-free status, sugar information and other allergens separately on the current packaging.
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Planning your family shop around a product that’s no longer stocked
Albert Heijn states that Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm contain 65% less sugars than a standard syrup waffle, but also marks the product as discontinued.
Check whether the specific product is available and read the current packaging before relying on it for your household supplies.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are a supermarket own-brand option, with 10 waffles in a 315 g pack.
- Albert Heijn states that they contain 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels and 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
- According to the product information, this variant contains wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; check the current label.
Céréal
Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm is a separate variant with a sugar-reduction claim on Albert Heijn’s product page.
- Albert Heijn states that this variant contains 65% less sugars than a standard syrup waffle.
- Albert Heijn marks the product as discontinued, so don’t assume it will be available when shopping for your family.
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists a 290 g pack of standard Daelmans Stroopwafels containing 10 waffles.
- The pack gives you a size to compare in terms of both quantity and number of waffles.
- Albert Heijn states that this variant contains 38 g of sugars per 100 g; it isn’t a substantiated lower-sugar choice.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both a standard 468 g pack of butter syrup waffles and a separate gluten-free variant.
- Jumbo states that its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels carry the Crossed Grain mark.
- That gluten-free variant contains 42,4 g of sugars per 100 g and, according to Jumbo, contains egg and lupin; gluten-free doesn’t mean lower in sugar here.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
- The stated weight and number of waffles make it possible to compare pack sizes.
- Don’t treat the pack size as an indication of lower sugar content; check the nutritional information on the pack for that.
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Frequently asked questions
Are lower-sugar syrup waffles sugar-free?
No. ‘Less sugar’ describes a comparison, not the absence of sugar. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than its standard butter syrup waffles, but still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
Which allergens should I check in lower-sugar syrup waffles?
Check the allergens on the specific pack before choosing it for your household. Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients, in its lower-sugar syrup waffles; Jumbo lists egg and lupin in its gluten-free Lekker Vrij syrup waffles.
How do I compare syrup waffle packs for a large household?
Compare the net weight and number of waffles, and assess the sugars per 100 g separately. For example, Lidl states that its Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels contain 12 waffles and weigh 480 g, but those details alone say nothing about sugar reduction.
How should I store an opened pack of syrup waffles?
Store the pack according to the instructions on the packaging. For its syrup waffles, Albert Heijn recommends a cool, dry place and an airtight tin after opening; also check the best-before information on the pack.