Only choose a syrup waffle if you have a food allergy after checking the current packaging for your allergen and any cross-contamination warning; a Fairtrade label tells you nothing about this. The Fair Trade Original mini syrup waffles on the Jumbo website contain egg, milk, wheat and soya, and are no longer in its online range. Albert Heijn describes its AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels as gluten-free and lactose-free, but also lists egg and lupin. So the right option depends on which allergen you need to avoid.
If you need to avoid wheat, milk, soya, egg or lupin, for example, start by checking the ingredients of the individual product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires 14 allergens to be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Look for both claims on the packaging, but check for other allergens too. For AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels, Albert Heijn lists both gluten-free and lactose-free claims, as well as the presence of egg and lupin.
You want to know what the Fairtrade label applies to, without skipping the allergen check. For its Fair Trade Original mini syrup waffles, Jumbo lists Fairtrade terms for cane sugar and invert sugar syrup, alongside egg, milk, wheat and soya as allergens.
First, check that the current label is suitable for the allergen you avoid. Then look at any product claims you need, such as gluten-free or lactose-free, and check exactly what the Fairtrade label applies to.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Specific allergen | Read the current ingredients list and check the pack for any cross-contamination warning. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I don’t want to rely on a certification or the product category name. Avoiding their specific allergen is the top priority for around 50% of these shoppers. |
| Gluten-free and lactose-free | Check each claim separately and see which other allergens are listed. | If you’re looking for a syrup waffle with both claims, you’ll also need to know whether any other ingredients are a concern. Around 33% of these shoppers give this product profile top priority. |
| Fairtrade label | Check the individual product to see what the label applies to, such as a particular ingredient, and check the allergen information too. | I want to be able to assess a specific Fairtrade claim, but only on a product that suits my allergen profile. Around 17% of these shoppers prioritise this combination. |
The Fair Trade Original mini syrup waffles on the Jumbo website carry a label about Fairtrade terms for certain sugars, but they also contain egg, milk, wheat and soya.
Don’t use the Fairtrade label as allergen information. Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warning instead.
Albert Heijn describes its AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels as gluten-free and lactose-free, but lists egg and lupin too.
Compare all the listed allergens with the ones you need to avoid, not just the claims on the front of the pack.
Jumbo says the Fair Trade Original mini syrup waffles mentioned are no longer in its online range. So the page doesn’t confirm that they’re currently available to buy.
For any product you’re planning to buy, check the retailer’s current information again and read the label on the pack you receive before using it.
PLUS lists Wafels Choco Fairtrade in a broad category that includes syrup waffles and other types of waffle. The category doesn’t mean that this particular product is a syrup waffle.
Check the product name and type, and assess the Fairtrade label for each individual item.
The mini syrup waffles on the Jumbo website are worth considering if you want to assess a specific Fairtrade label.
AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels are worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a gluten-free and lactose-free option.
Jumbo’s category includes a range of syrup waffles, including a gluten-free option. Check the allergen information for each product.
Daelmans is a syrup waffle brand worth comparing if you’re considering a classic option.
No. A Fairtrade label says nothing about whether a product is free from allergens. The Fair Trade Original mini syrup waffles on the Jumbo website carry a Fairtrade claim for cane sugar and invert sugar syrup, but also contain egg, milk, wheat and soya.
Check the current label on the syrup waffles you’ve chosen for any allergens you need to avoid. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires 14 allergens to be clearly listed on prepacked foods. The products discussed here list wheat, milk, soya, egg and lupin, among others.
No. Gluten-free on its own says nothing about other allergens. Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Biologisch stroopwafels as gluten-free and lactose-free, but also lists egg and lupin.
This wording warns that the product may have been cross-contaminated with the allergen named. Read the warning on the current pack and, if anything is unclear, ask the manufacturer about that specific product. Don’t assume a product is suitable for every allergy just because there’s no warning.
Read the current packaging before eating the syrup waffles. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information can change, so it advises checking the information on the pack.
