If you have coeliac disease, choose a stroopwafel whose exact variant is clearly labelled gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain symbol; a standard stroopwafel made with wheat is not a suitable alternative. Then check the current label for other allergens and choose a pack that suits when you plan to enjoy it.
You don’t want to mistake a standard stroopwafel for a gluten-free version. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that, when it comes to gluten-free products, both the ingredients and the manufacturing process matter. So check the label on every pack you buy.
A gluten-free label doesn’t automatically tell you whether a product contains egg, lupin or other allergens. Jumbo and PLUS list egg and lupin in their gluten-free stroopwafels, so check the allergen information for the specific variant you choose.
As well as checking that the product is labelled gluten-free, you’ll want to know whether the pack size suits your needs and whether the variant you’ve chosen is available. Check the exact product name: a standard pack from the same supermarket brand isn’t necessarily the same product.
When choosing a stroopwafel for someone with coeliac disease, start by checking that the exact variant is labelled gluten-free. Then look at other allergens, pack size and availability.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the exact pack. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the ‘gluten-free’ label means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. | I want to choose a clearly labelled gluten-free stroopwafel rather than judge by the appearance of a standard pack. Around 50% of consumers would make this clarity their top purchasing priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for substances that are relevant to you, even on a gluten-free product. | I need to watch out for another allergen as well as gluten; a label on the front alone isn’t enough. For around 30% of consumers, additional allergens would be their main concern when choosing. |
| Pack size and availability | Check how many stroopwafels are in the pack and whether the exact variant is available at the shop where you do your food shopping. | I’m looking for the right number of stroopwafels for when I plan to enjoy them and don’t want to settle for a similar-looking standard pack. Around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on pack size and availability. |
A similar name or pack design doesn’t mean a product is labelled gluten-free. PLUS lists wheat flour in a standard stroopwafel, while Joybuy lists wheat flour in Kanjers original stroopwafels.
Check the full product name and the gluten-free labelling on the exact product before comparing other features.
According to their product information, Jumbo and PLUS gluten-free stroopwafels contain egg and lupin. The Leev version also carries a warning that it may contain traces of other allergens.
Even with a gluten-free pack, check the allergen information and any warnings about traces that are relevant to you.
Albert Heijn marks the AH Glutenvrij version mentioned here as discontinued, while Jumbo says that a Consenza version it previously sold is no longer available. Another stroopwafel from the same brand won’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
Check which exact variant is available to buy and read the information on the pack when you purchase it.
Jumbo describes its 240 g Stroop Wafels as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol.
PLUS offers a 240 g own-brand stroopwafel described as gluten-free.
Albert Heijn lists a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel in this own-brand range.
The Leev stroopwafel listed by Albert Heijn is described as organic, gluten-free and lactose-free, and comes in a pack of two.
Consenza lists classic stroopwafels and a salted caramel version in its gluten-free biscuit range.
Daelmans describes a stand-up bag containing eight stroopwafels, 240 g in total, as gluten-free, lactose-free and organic.
Not necessarily: choose an exact variant that is clearly labelled gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain symbol. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that the manufacturing process matters too, not just the ingredients list.
Not necessarily: according to their product information, the gluten-free versions from Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Check the allergen information and any warnings about traces for the variant you buy.
A standard stroopwafel may contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. This is the case, according to the relevant product information, for the standard PLUS stroopwafel and Kanjers original stroopwafels on Joybuy; don’t mistake these products for a clearly labelled gluten-free version.
Check that the online listing and the pack refer to the same variant, then read the current label when you buy it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you about the product’s overall nutritional value. If you want to compare sugars, fats or fibre, check the nutritional information per 100 g and, where available, per portion on the pack.
