A standard syrup waffle is a treat to enjoy while watching the match, not a proven choice for digestive health: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an extra-large 40 g syrup waffle contains 0.6 g of fibre and 14.7 g of sugars. If you want more fibre or less sugar within this category, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per waffle. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, look for the gluten-free label and check the current allergen information.
You want to share something sweet during the match, but you’d also like to know how much fibre each waffle contains. Compare the nutritional information rather than assuming that ‘digestive’ describes a product’s properties.
For these guests, a standard wheat-based syrup waffle is not a suitable alternative. If you choose a gluten-free variety, check the other allergens too, along with any warnings about cross-contamination.
If you’re putting together a platter for several viewers, consider the number of waffles, the size of each one and the allergens in your chosen product. A large pack and smaller waffles suit different serving needs.
First, find out whether any guest needs a gluten-free option. Then compare the nutritional information for your Netherlands match and choose a size that suits the way you plan to serve the waffles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten and allergens | Check the gluten-free label, ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging. | If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, I want to know before serving whether the waffle I’ve chosen meets their needs. This check is a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Fibre | Compare fibre per 100 g and per waffle, and check the sugar and saturated fat content too. | I don’t want to rely on the name of a sweet biscuit if fibre is my main consideration. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this need. |
| Sugars and portions | Check the sugar content per waffle and find out how much each one weighs. | During a long match, I want to know how much I’m having each time I pick up a waffle. Portion size matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Sharing with the group | Compare the number of waffles in each pack and choose between standard waffles and a smaller size. | If I’m filling a platter for several viewers, I want to know how many I can serve without overlooking allergens. Around 20% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
A standard syrup waffle doesn’t become a high-fibre choice just because you search for that term. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.6 g of fibre for an extra-large 40 g syrup waffle.
If you want to compare syrup waffles, check the fibre content per 100 g and per waffle on the current packaging.
Albert Heijn states that its AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar contain 32% less sugar than its AH Butter Syrup Waffles. That comparison alone tells you nothing about the other nutritional values or the size of a portion.
As well as sugars, compare fibre, saturated fat and the weight of the waffle you’ll actually be serving.
Jumbo lists egg and lupin as allergens in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, and says they may contain nuts and sesame. So a gluten-free label doesn’t replace the rest of your allergen checks.
If a guest has a relevant allergy, read the full information on the current packaging before serving.
These brands offer different syrup waffles and pack sizes. Always check the nutritional values and allergens for the specific variety you’re buying.
A classic syrup waffle for anyone looking to serve a familiar treat.
AH Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar are a specific variety you can compare with standard butter syrup waffles.
Jumbo offers butter syrup waffles for sharing, as well as a separate gluten-free variety.
Lidl lists Sondey Butter Syrup Waffles as a 480 g pack containing twelve waffles.
ALDI offers standard syrup waffles and Heerlijck Banket Mini Stroopwafels for a smaller serving size.
PLUS Stroopwafels Per Wikkel is a 480 g pack for anyone looking for a larger size.
This pack of eight Kanjers syrup waffles is ideal for sharing while you watch a Netherlands match. If fibre or allergens affect your choice, check the nutritional information and allergen details on the current packaging.
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A pack of eight syrup waffles to share while you watch the match.
If you’re choosing based on fibre, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per waffle. Before serving, check the current allergen information.
No, you can’t tell that from the name or product type. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.6 g of fibre for an extra-large 40 g syrup waffle. If fibre is important to your comparison, check the amount per 100 g and per waffle for the specific variety.
It compares the sugar content; it isn’t an overall judgement of the product. Albert Heijn compares its Butter Syrup Waffles with Less Sugar with AH Butter Syrup Waffles. For your own choice, check fibre, saturated fat and portion size too.
Choose a syrup waffle whose current packaging clearly states that it is gluten-free. Also check the ingredients, other allergens and any cross-contamination warnings. Jumbo’s Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels carry the Crossed Grain mark, but they also list egg and lupin as allergens.
Yes. If a guest has a relevant allergy, check the packaging of the product you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on food labels, so don’t rely only on what you remember from a variety you bought before.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. Jumbo recommends keeping its butter syrup waffles in a cool, dry place. For its lower-sugar variety, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.
