If you’re looking for a strictly sugar-free syrup waffle for Easter, check that the nutrition table lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This is the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. If you’re mainly looking for less sugar than in a standard syrup waffle, AH Roomboter minder suiker is another option: Albert Heijn states that it contains 32% less sugar than its standard butter syrup waffles, but still has 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
If ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough for your Easter shopping, the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g is what matters. The European Union sets a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘sugar-free’ claim.
For an Easter brunch or coffee break, comparing it with the standard version may be enough, even if the product still contains sugar. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels contain 32% less sugar than its standard butter syrup waffles.
If gluten-free is your first requirement, you’ll still need to check the sugar content separately. Jumbo states that Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g.
First decide whether sugar-free is essential or whether a syrup waffle with less sugar will do. Then check dietary requirements and allergens separately on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Truly sugar-free | Check the ‘sugar-free’ claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure: the European Union sets a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g. | For Easter, I only want to buy syrup waffles that meet the sugar-free threshold. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Less sugar | Check the sugars per 100 g and find out which standard version is used as the basis for any stated sugar reduction. | For Easter brunch, I want less sugar than in the standard version, but sugar-free isn’t essential. This is the main consideration for around 45% of consumers. |
| Gluten-free and allergens | Read the gluten-free label, the allergen information and the sugars per 100 g separately. | If a guest eats gluten-free, I want to choose accordingly and assess the sugar content separately. This gluten-free requirement takes priority for around 19% of consumers. |
A relative reduction in sugar doesn’t mean that a syrup waffle meets the sugar-free threshold. Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels still contain 23 g of sugars per 100 g.
If you need a strictly sugar-free option, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, not just the wording on the front of the pack.
Jumbo states that Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. So the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains.
For each guest, check the relevant dietary and allergen information as well as the nutritional values on the pack.
Albert Heijn lists Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm as ‘No longer stocked’, although the product page still compares it with standard syrup waffles.
Check that your preferred product is available shortly before doing your Easter shopping, and read the packaging before serving it.
If you’ve planned your brunch around one particular variety, finding a replacement could take extra time.
AH Roomboter minder suiker stroopwafels are an option if you’re looking for less sugar than in the standard AH butter variety.
Céréal Stroopwafels suikerarm is a lower-sugar option to consider only after checking that it’s available again.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels are aimed at people looking for a gluten-free option, not those who need a sugar-free product.
Daelmans is worth considering if you’d like to look at standard syrup waffles as well as varieties with a sugar claim.
Under European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim can be used if the product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table.
No. Albert Heijn states that this variety contains 23 g of sugars per 100 g, despite having 32% less sugar than AH Roomboter stroopwafels. It’s a lower-sugar option, not a sugar-free one.
No. Jumbo states that Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels contain 42.4 g of sugars per 100 g. So check the gluten-free label and sugar content separately.
Yes. When you buy it, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging again. Albert Heijn says this product information can change, so a pack you bought previously is no substitute for checking the information on the pack you’ll serve at Easter.
