Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers with a strict sugar-free requirement

For you, ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough. Before choosing a stroopwafel, compare the exact claim, the sugars listed in the nutritional information and the ingredients on the current packaging.

Travellers who want less sugar

You’re open to a stroopwafel with less sugar, without expecting it to be sugar-free. Check the amount of sugars per 100 g and the portion you’re taking with you.

Hand-luggage travellers checking allergens

You’re looking for a solid snack for the journey and need to check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety before buying. These can vary between stroopwafels.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement or whether less sugar is enough for you. Then check whether your chosen stroopwafel and its packaging are practical for your journey.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Strictly sugar-free Read the exact claim, the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and the ingredients on the current packaging. I only want to choose a stroopwafel if the label supports my strict sugar-free requirement; for roughly 42% of consumers with this purchasing need, that requirement matters most.
Convenience in hand luggage Check whether you’re taking a solid stroopwafel and whether any separate, spreadable additions are subject to the liquid rules. For the journey, I want to take a solid snack without the hassle of separate syrup; for around 33% of consumers, convenience in hand luggage comes first.
Less sugar Compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion; a relative reduction doesn’t make a product sugar-free. If sugar-free isn’t a firm requirement, I want to know how much sugar is in the portion I eat; for roughly 25% of consumers, reducing sugar is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking ‘less sugar’ for sugar-free

    Comparing a product with a regular stroopwafel doesn’t mean it contains no sugars. For example, Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for its Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels.

    Start with the claim on the current packaging, then check the nutritional information and ingredients.

  • Relying on a product you found earlier as a definite option for your departure

    Albert Heijn’s product page lists Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as ‘discontinued’. So don’t count on this variety for your journey without checking first.

    Before you set off, check that the product you want to buy is available and that its packaging still meets your requirements.

    Having to look for an alternative just before you leave takes extra time.

  • Treating solid stroopwafels and separate syrup in the same way

    For hand luggage, Schiphol distinguishes between food and liquid or spreadable foods; the latter are subject to the liquids rules.

    Check the rules separately if you want to take separate syrup or a spreadable addition as well as a pack of stroopwafels.

Brands to consider

Céréal

Albert Heijn describes Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as stroopwafels ‘with sugars and sweetener’.

  • The product name and description help you distinguish between low sugar and sugar-free.
  • The page says ‘discontinued’; the description also does not confirm that this variety is sugar-free.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are aimed at people looking for a relative reduction in sugar.

  • Albert Heijn states that they contain 32% less sugar than its regular butter stroopwafels.
  • The variety also contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t a sugar-free alternative.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s stroopwafel range includes several varieties, such as butter stroopwafels, mini stroopwafels and a variety labelled gluten-free.

  • The different product descriptions make it clear which characteristics you need to check for each variety.
  • ‘Gluten-free’ says nothing about the sugar content. If you need a sugar-free product, always check the individual product packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take a pack of stroopwafels in your hand luggage from Schiphol?

According to Schiphol’s hand-luggage information, you can generally take a pack of solid stroopwafels with you. Separate syrup and other liquid or spreadable foods are subject to the liquids rules; also check the food import rules at your destination.

Is a stroopwafel with less sugar also sugar-free?

No. ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t confirm that a stroopwafel is sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 23 g of sugars per 100 g for its Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels; check the current claim, nutritional information and ingredients for every variety.

Which allergens should I check in these stroopwafels?

Check the allergens on the packaging for the specific variety. The product information for the Céréal stroopwafels discussed here lists egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens; milk, soya and wheat are listed for AH Roomboter minder suiker too. Don’t assume another brand or a changed pack has the same ingredients.