If you’re looking for strictly sugar-free options
You only want to use syrup waffles if their sugar content per 100 g falls within the threshold for a sugar-free claim. A ‘less sugar’ label isn’t enough.
Who is this distinction important for?
If you want to bake with less sugar this Christmas
You’re looking for syrup waffles to use as a treat or topping and are happy for them to still contain some sugars. In that case, check the amount of sugars per 100 g as well as any comparison with a regular version.
If you need to consider guests’ allergies
You check the ingredients and allergens before using or serving syrup waffles. Gluten-free is a separate claim and says nothing about the sugar content.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before choosing syrup waffles for Christmas baking or a festive treat, decide what matters most to you: a verifiable sugar-free claim, less sugar or suitability for guests with specific allergy requirements.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Verifiably sugar-free | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the threshold for sugar-free at no more than 0.5 g per 100 g, and for low sugar at no more than 5 g per 100 g. | If I only want to use sugar-free syrup waffles, having less sugar than a regular version isn’t enough. For around 42% of these consumers, a verifiable sugar-free claim comes first. |
| Less sugar | Compare both the stated reduction and the number of grams of sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn says AH Roomboter minder suiker contains 32% less sugar than its regular butter syrup waffles, but it still contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g. | For a Christmas treat, I want less sugar than in the regular version, but don’t need it to be sugar-free. This is the main consideration for around 33% of these consumers. |
| Allergens and gluten | Read the full allergen information on the current packaging; check any gluten-free claim separately from the sugar content. | When I’m baking for guests, I need to know whether a syrup waffle meets their dietary requirements. This check is the top priority for around 25% of these consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
A reduction compared with another product doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product actually contains. Albert Heijn says AH Roomboter minder suiker still contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a must, compare the value per 100 g with the 0.5 g threshold set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
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Confusing gluten-free with low sugar
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contains 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. So the gluten-free claim answers a different question.
Check gluten, sugars and other allergens separately before choosing a version for your guests.
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Planning to use an old product for your Christmas baking
Albert Heijn marks its Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm page as ‘Discontinued’. Don’t rely on this product for a recipe without checking whether it’s available.
Before making your shopping list, check that you can buy the version you want and read the label on the pack you actually choose.
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Only reading the front of the pack
The syrup waffles in this comparison also differ in their allergens. According to Albert Heijn, the AH version with less sugar contains wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. According to Jumbo, its gluten-free version contains egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.
When baking for guests, always read the full ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Roomboter minder suiker is a syrup waffle for anyone looking for a reduction compared with regular AH butter syrup waffles, without needing a sugar-free option.
- Albert Heijn says it contains 32% less sugar than its regular butter syrup waffles.
- The nutritional information still shows 23 g of sugars per 100 g; the product contains wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Céréal
Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm is a separate product to consider if you’re looking into low-sugar options.
- Albert Heijn describes the product as low in sugar and says it contains 65% less sugar than a regular syrup waffle.
- Albert Heijn’s product page is marked as ‘Discontinued’. Check availability and the current label before planning to use this version.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij
The gluten-free syrup waffles from this range are worth considering if you’re looking for a gluten-free option for guests.
- According to Jumbo, this version carries the Crossed Grain mark.
- Jumbo says it contains 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. The version contains egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.
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Frequently asked questions
When can a syrup waffle be called sugar-free?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the threshold for a sugar-free claim at no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Low sugar has a different threshold: no more than 5 g per 100 g. So check ‘of which sugars’ in the nutritional information per 100 g.
Are AH Roomboter minder suiker syrup waffles sugar-free?
No. Albert Heijn says this version contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g. The stated 32% reduction is compared with regular AH butter syrup waffles, so the product isn’t sugar-free.
Are gluten-free syrup waffles also low in sugar?
Not necessarily. Jumbo says Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contains 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g, so check the gluten-free claim and sugar content separately.
What should I check before using syrup waffles for guests?
Read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Check for any ‘may contain’ warnings too. If you’re trying a new recipe, test it with a small amount first rather than assuming you’ll get a particular result.
Can I plan to use Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm for my Christmas shopping?
First check whether you can buy this version: Albert Heijn marks its product page as ‘Discontinued’. If you find it elsewhere, check the nutritional information and ingredients on that pack before using it.