For back-to-school, only choose a stroopwafel labelled sugar-free if the nutritional information shows no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This is the threshold for the claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published via EUR-Lex. According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g, so they are not a sugar-free option. For a daily school snack, it’s also worth considering whether you need a treat or a different snack.
If a stroopwafel really must be sugar-free, the amount of sugars per 100 g is what matters. The European regulation on nutrition claims sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g per 100 g; ‘lower in sugar’ means something different.
If you’d like to pack a stroopwafel now and then and are keeping an eye on sugar, compare the varieties by sugars per 100 g and per portion. Also check the rest of the nutritional information and the ingredients.
For children aged 4 to 12, the Voedingscentrum lists options such as vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread for snacks. This helps distinguish a daily snack from a stroopwafel as a treat.
First decide whether sugar-free is essential, or whether you’re looking for a stroopwafel with less sugar. Then consider whether it’s meant as a treat or a daily school snack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Truly sugar-free | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the sugar-free claim is limited to a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If I only want to pack a sugar-free stroopwafel, I can’t rely on ‘lower in sugar’. Around 33% of consumers make this strict requirement their priority. |
| Less sugar and overall nutritional value | Compare sugars, fibre, energy and saturated fat per 100 g, as well as the portion size. Check which product a claim such as ‘lower in sugar’ is being compared with. | For a treat, I want to understand what the lower sugar content means in the context of the overall nutritional value; this comparison matters most to around 42% of consumers. |
| The school occasion | Decide whether you’re looking for an occasional treat or a daily snack. For a stroopwafel, also check the portion size and allergens on the packaging. | If I want to pack something for every school day, I’d look for a suitable everyday alternative rather than making a stroopwafel a regular treat. This daily school occasion is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g. That’s above the maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g allowed for the sugar-free claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
If sugar-free is essential, check the sugar value per 100 g in the nutritional information rather than relying on the front of the packaging.
Albert Heijn also lists 396 kcal and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g for its lower-sugar stroopwafels. So the sugar value alone doesn’t tell you the whole nutritional story.
Compare sugars, energy, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients list too.
For children aged 4 to 12, the Voedingscentrum lists options such as vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread for snacks. A stroopwafel as a treat is a different choice from a regular daily snack.
Before you shop, decide what you’re looking for and when it’ll be eaten at school, then choose a suitable portion and product.
Albert Heijn’s product page lists Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as ‘discontinued’. This doesn’t confirm that you can buy the variety.
Check current availability and compare the nutritional information again if you choose a different stroopwafel.
Albert Heijn lists a 315 g pack of AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels, containing 10 biscuits.
Albert Heijn has a product listing for Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm.
Albert Heijn’s stroopwafel range includes several Daelmans varieties, including standard and mini stroopwafels.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published via EUR-Lex, the sugar-free claim can be used if a food contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ‘of which sugars’ value in the nutritional information.
No, the terms don’t mean the same thing. According to Albert Heijn, AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g, even though the product page says they contain 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels. This means the variety doesn’t meet the sugar-free threshold set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
No. The presence of a sweetener alone doesn’t tell you whether a stroopwafel is suitable as a daily snack or is sugar-free. The Voedingscentrum says children can consume sweeteners; you should also consider the sugars, the overall nutritional value and when it’ll be eaten at school.
Always check the label for the variety you choose, as ingredients differ between products. For AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels, Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and cereals containing gluten, including wheat, and notes that spelt may also be present.
