Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for a strictly sugar-free option

You want to choose a stroopwafel with your hotel-room coffee only if its nutrition information confirms that it meets the sugar-free threshold. A label such as ‘reduced sugar’ is not enough.

If you want to choose a lower-sugar option

You fancy a stroopwafel with your coffee, but it doesn’t have to be strictly sugar-free. In that case, you could consider a variant labelled ‘reduced sugar’ and check the latest nutrition information.

If you’re checking another dietary claim too

For example, you may be looking for a gluten-free option. That claim alone says nothing about the sugar content, so check each property separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. Then consider whether a reduced-sugar stroopwafel or one with another dietary claim is right for your coffee break.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Strictly sugar-free For the exact variant, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under EUR-Lex, the sugar-free claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is a firm requirement for me, I don’t want to rely on the stroopwafel’s name. For around 50% of consumers, this strict requirement comes first.
Reduced sugar Check the label and the latest nutrition information on the packaging; ‘reduced sugar’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’. With my hotel-room coffee, I want to be able to have a stroopwafel while keeping an eye on the amount of sugar. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this over a strictly sugar-free option.
Other dietary claims Check any gluten-free label and the sugar content separately; one property does not confirm the other. If I’m also looking for a gluten-free option, I don’t want to confuse that claim with a sugar claim. For around 20% of consumers, this additional check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

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

    A stroopwafel with less sugar does not automatically meet the sugar-free threshold.

    Is sugar-free a must for you? Check that the nutrition information for the exact variant shows no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, as required for the claim under EUR-Lex.

  • Confusing gluten-free with sugar-free

    Gluten-free says nothing about the sugar content. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, so this variant is not sugar-free.

    Check the gluten-free label and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g separately.

  • Relying only on an online product description

    Albert Heijn states that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.

    Read the current packaging for the stroopwafel you choose, especially if your choice depends on a specific claim or ingredient.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a reduced-sugar option.
  • The name does not confirm that the stroopwafel is sugar-free. Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists, among other products, stroopwafels with butter and Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels.

  • For its gluten-free variant, Jumbo lists the sugar content per 100 g.
  • According to Jumbo, Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g, so they are not sugar-free.

Daelmans

PLUS lists various Daelmans stroopwafels, including standard, mini and cappuccino varieties.

  • The varieties differ in size and style, among other things.
  • If you need a sugar-free option, don’t choose any of these varieties based on the name alone; check the claim and nutrition information for the specific product.

Sondey

Lidl Nederland lists Sondey Mini-roomboter stroopwafels.

  • The product name identifies it as a mini variety.
  • The smaller size says nothing about the sugar content per 100 g; check the packaging for that information.

ALDI

ALDI Nederland lists mini stroopwafels with butter and stroopwafels packaged in pairs.

  • A pack of two can be handy to take with you for a coffee in your hotel room.
  • The packaging format says nothing about a sugar-free claim; check the exact variant.

Stroopwafels on Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

When can a stroopwafel be labelled sugar-free?

Under the European conditions published by EUR-Lex, a stroopwafel can only carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the nutrition information for the exact variant.

Is a reduced-sugar stroopwafel a substitute for a sugar-free one?

Not if sugar-free is a strict requirement for you: ‘reduced sugar’ does not confirm that it meets the threshold. AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels may be an option if you’re specifically looking for a reduced-sugar variety; check the current packaging.

Does gluten-free also mean a stroopwafel is low in sugar?

No, a gluten-free label says nothing about the amount of sugars. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, so check both properties separately for every variant.

How should I store stroopwafels during a hotel stay?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the stroopwafels you choose. For Jumbo Stroopwafels met Roomboter, Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place.