Organisers with a strict sugar-free requirement
You only want to serve a stroopwafel if its sugar content per 100 g meets the requirement for ‘sugar-free’. A label such as ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough.
Which option is right for you?
Party hosts looking to cut down on sugar
You’re looking for a stroopwafel with less sugar than a regular version, but it doesn’t have to be strictly sugar-free. The sugar content on the packaging can help you decide.
Organisers catering for different dietary needs
You take your guests’ individual requirements into account when choosing, such as sugar-free and gluten-free options. One label on the packaging won’t answer both questions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether sugar-free is essential or whether less sugar will do. Then check for any other dietary requirements separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly sugar-free | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the current nutritional information. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim requires no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If I’ve promised a sugar-free treat, I want to be sure the stroopwafel I choose meets that requirement. For around 50% of consumers, this strict requirement comes first. |
| Less sugar | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and, if the serving size is given, per serving. A label such as ‘low sugar’ or ‘less sugar’ doesn’t in itself prove that a product is sugar-free. | I want to keep an eye on sugar at the party, but I don’t need to serve a strictly sugar-free product. For around 30% of consumers, the preference for less sugar matters most. |
| Other dietary requirements | Check the relevant label or certification mark, as well as the sugars and allergens on the packaging. | I want to check whether a stroopwafel also meets another dietary requirement for my guests, without confusing gluten-free with sugar-free. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘low sugar’ or ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
These are different claims. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that solid foods can contain up to 5 g of sugars per 100 g to be classed as low sugar; the EU condition for sugar-free is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g.
Is sugar-free essential? Check the current sugar content per 100 g in the nutrition table.
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Assuming a gluten-free certification mark means sugar-free
The Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels listed by Jumbo contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. So the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether these stroopwafels are sugar-free.
Check the relevant information on the packaging separately for each dietary requirement.
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Relying only on an online product name
A name such as ‘less sugar’ doesn’t tell you the sugar content per 100 g of the pack you’re going to serve.
Use the product name to find options, then check the nutritional information and ingredients on the current packaging before buying.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Céréal
Albert Heijn lists Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm. This product name may be worth considering if cutting down on sugar is enough, but it doesn’t confirm that the stroopwafels are sugar-free.
- A specific stroopwafel labelled as low sugar that’s worth a closer look.
- If sugar-free is essential, check the sugars per 100 g on the current packaging.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels. The ‘less sugar’ label doesn’t confirm that this product is sugar-free.
- A named stroopwafel option for anyone keeping an eye on their sugar intake.
- Check the nutrition table on the current packaging before choosing this option to meet a strict sugar-free requirement.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij
Jumbo lists a gluten-free certification mark for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. This is a separate consideration from the sugar content.
- The product listing includes information about its gluten-free label.
- According to Jumbo, this version contains 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t a sugar-free option.
Daelmans
PLUS lists regular Daelmans Stroopwafels in a range of pack formats. The packaging format says nothing about whether they’re suitable for a sugar-free requirement.
- You can take the listed pack formats into account when planning a party.
- Only assess whether a product is sugar-free by checking the nutritional information for the version you’ve chosen.
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Frequently asked questions
When can a stroopwafel be called ‘sugar-free’?
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a solid stroopwafel can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the current nutrition table.
Does ‘low sugar’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that solid foods can contain up to 5 g of sugars per 100 g to be classed as low sugar, compared with a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g for sugar-free. If sugar-free is a strict requirement, don’t rely on the ‘low sugar’ label alone.
Can I serve stroopwafels labelled ‘less sugar’ if sugar-free is essential?
Only if the current nutritional information also confirms no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t, in itself, tell you whether the stroopwafels meet the sugar-free requirement.
Are gluten-free stroopwafels also sugar-free?
No, gluten-free tells you nothing about the sugar content. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. Check both characteristics separately if your guests have different dietary requirements.
What should I check if the stroopwafels contain sweeteners?
Check which sweeteners are listed in the ingredients on the packaging you’ve chosen, and look for any warnings on the label. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sweeteners are listed on the label; their presence alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains.