Who are these choices relevant to?

Parents for whom sugar-free is a must

You want a syrup waffle for your baking session that meets the ‘sugar-free’ limit. A pack labelled only ‘less sugar’ doesn’t answer that question; check the sugars per 100 g.

Families looking to choose less sugar

You’re looking for a syrup waffle for a recipe or as decoration, and want to compare low-sugar and regular options. As well as the sugars per 100 g, check the rest of the nutrition information and the ingredients.

Bakers who need to check ingredients and allergens

If children will be eating them too, check the current ingredients and allergen information for each product. According to product information from PLUS and Joybuy, regular Daelmans and Kanjers syrup waffles contain, among other things, wheat, milk and soya. Gluten-free and low-sugar are separate product attributes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you really need a sugar-free syrup waffle or simply want less sugar. Then check the ingredients, allergens and the quantity you’ll use for your baking recipe separately.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free or low-sugar Compare the claim on the pack with the sugars per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g and ‘low sugar’ no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is a must for our baking session, I don’t want to choose an option labelled only ‘less sugar’. For around 43% of consumers, this strict requirement comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information; check any gluten-free claim separately from the sugars per 100 g. When children with an allergy or specific dietary requirement will be eating too, I need to know which ingredients the syrup waffles contain first. For around 29% of consumers, this check is the top priority.
Pack size Check the number of syrup waffles or the pack weight, and make sure it suits the recipe. Always use the same 100 g basis when comparing nutritional values. If I’m baking with several children, I want enough syrup waffles for the recipe without choosing an unnecessarily large pack. The quantity needed matters most to around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘less sugar’ to mean ‘sugar-free’

    These terms don’t answer the same shopping question. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, and for ‘low sugar’ at no more than 5 g per 100 g; the words ‘less sugar’ don’t, by themselves, confirm either value.

    Decide which requirement applies to your baking session, then read the nutrition information per 100 g on the pack.

  • Assuming gluten-free means less sugar

    A gluten-free claim says nothing about the sugar content. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels.

    If both matter to your choice, check the gluten-free claim and sugar content separately.

  • Comparing only the front of the pack or a serving

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, comparing products per 100 g makes differences clearer than comparing portions of different sizes. For a baking activity with children, the ingredients and allergens in the pack you use matter too.

    Read the nutrition information per 100 g, and check the current ingredients and allergen information before you start baking.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Céréal

Albert Heijn lists Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as an option for anyone looking for a syrup waffle with a low-sugar claim.

  • The product name explicitly says ‘low sugar’, which is a different claim from ‘sugar-free’.
  • Before choosing this option for your baking session, check the current sugars per 100 g, the ingredients and any sweeteners listed on the pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels for anyone who wants to consider an option labelled ‘less sugar’.

  • The product name makes it easy to recognise which option to look for in store.
  • ‘Less sugar’ doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’. Compare the nutrition information and ingredients on the current pack with your own requirements.

Daelmans

PLUS lists Daelmans syrup waffles as a regular option if you’re looking for syrup waffles for a baking recipe or decoration.

  • According to PLUS product information, this option contains 38 g of sugars per 100 g; ingredients and allergens are also listed.
  • This regular option isn’t suitable if you need a sugar-free or low-sugar product. If children will be eating them, check the allergens on the pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels is a product to assess separately if gluten-free is relevant to your choice.

  • Jumbo lists a gluten-free certification mark and nutritional values for this product.
  • Jumbo also lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. A gluten-free claim doesn’t replace the need to check the sugar content.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a syrup waffle sugar-free?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a ‘sugar-free’ claim means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check this value in the current nutrition information on the pack; ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough.

Is low sugar the same as sugar-free?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for ‘low sugar’ at no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with no more than 0.5 g per 100 g for ‘sugar-free’. Choose according to the requirement for your baking session.

How do I compare syrup waffles from different brands?

Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, so different serving sizes don’t skew the comparison. Then read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll be using, especially if several children will be eating them.

Does a gluten-free syrup waffle also contain less sugar?

Not necessarily. Jumbo lists 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels. So assess the gluten-free claim and sugar content separately.

Can I use regular syrup waffles when baking with children?

Yes, if a sugar-free or low-sugar option isn’t essential and the ingredients are suitable for the children who’ll be eating them. Product information from PLUS and Joybuy lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients, in the regular Daelmans and Kanjers options; always check the pack you’re using.