Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers who check ingredients carefully

You want to check the ingredients of the current product before choosing caramel waffles or a chocolate treat as a vegan gift.

Gift-givers buying for someone who is vegan

You’re looking for something to give or share, and choosing between familiar caramel waffles and a small chocolate treat. The packaging needs to suit the occasion, and the ingredients need to be suitable for the recipient.

Shoppers who like to plan ahead

You want to know in advance whether the option you’ve chosen is available. An old product listing won’t help if the range has since changed.

What should you consider when choosing?

Caramel waffles

Choose these if: you want a familiar biscuit treat and the specific pack is suitable for a vegan choice.

Bear in mind: standard varieties may contain butter. A label on another product from the same brand tells you nothing about this pack.

Plant-based chocolate treat

Choose this if: you’d rather give a small chocolate treat than caramel waffles.

Bear in mind: a plant-based product name doesn’t confirm that the pack you’ve chosen is suitable for your vegan gift unless you check the label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Ingredients and vegan suitability Read the ingredients and check for any vegan label on the current packaging. Check the specific variety, not just the brand name. If I want to give something vegan, I need to be able to rule out animal-derived ingredients in the product I choose. For around 50% of shoppers, this check comes first.
Gift format and ease of sharing Compare the packaging and number of pieces in the products you can actually buy. When buying a small gift, I want to know whether caramel waffles or a chocolate treat will be more suitable for the occasion. Around 30% of shoppers give this gift format top priority.
Current availability Check that the exact variety you want is available, then look at that product’s label. When I’m shopping for something specific, I don’t want to rely on an old listing for a product I can no longer order. Availability comes first for around 20% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a plant-based look means a product is vegan

    A product name or range page doesn’t always show which ingredients are in the current pack.

    Before buying, read the ingredients and check for any vegan label on the packaging of the specific product.

  • Choosing standard caramel waffles as a vegan gift

    Daelmans lists butter as an ingredient in its original caramel stroopwafel. Gift packaging doesn’t change the ingredients in that variety.

    Check each variety individually, and don’t choose a product containing butter or other animal-derived ingredients for a vegan gift.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    Jumbo says its Vegan Stroopwafels 315g is no longer part of its online range.

    Check current availability before setting out to buy that particular treat.

  • Confusing gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan

    PLUS labels its gluten-free caramel waffles as vegetarian. That doesn’t confirm that the product is vegan.

    Check vegan suitability and any other dietary requirements separately using the packaging.

Brands and shops to explore

AH Terra / Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Terra Plantaardig stroopwafels and AH Terra Plantaardige choco's mini.

  • You can look for both types of treat there.
  • Check the ingredients on the current pack before choosing a product as a vegan gift.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a range of caramel waffles and a previous listing for Jumbo Vegan Stroopwafels 315g.

  • The exact variety name makes it easier to search for what you want.
  • Jumbo says that vegan variety is no longer in its online range; other Jumbo caramel waffles contain ingredients such as butter.

Sondey / Lidl

Lidl lists vegan snacks under Sondey, but that doesn’t mean every Sondey caramel waffle is vegan.

  • A label for a specific variety is a more useful starting point than the brand name alone.
  • Lidl also lists Sondey Roomboter stroopwafels, so check which product you’re looking at.

Daelmans

Daelmans offers several gift packs for its original caramel stroopwafels, including boxes and tins.

  • These packaging options give you a choice for a traditional caramel waffle gift.
  • Daelmans says its original variety contains butter, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan purchase.

PLUS

PLUS has a vegan range and also sells caramel waffles; check each product individually.

  • The range gives you a starting point for finding a treat that suits you.
  • PLUS labels its gluten-free caramel waffles as vegetarian, not vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether caramel waffles are suitable as a vegan gift?

Read the ingredients on the current pack and look for a vegan label. Check the allergen information too if it’s relevant to the recipient; don’t rely solely on a product name or range page.

Are traditional caramel waffles vegan if they don’t contain chocolate?

Not necessarily: Daelmans lists butter as an ingredient in its original caramel stroopwafel. Check the ingredients of each variety individually.

Does gluten-free also mean vegan?

No, they’re different product attributes. PLUS labels its gluten-free caramel waffles as vegetarian; check whether the specific product is vegan separately.

Can I rely on an old listing for vegan caramel waffles?

First, check whether that exact variety is still available. Jumbo says its previously listed Vegan Stroopwafels 315g is no longer in its online range; then check the label of the product you actually buy.