Choose a stroopwafel that is explicitly labelled vegan, then check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. A vegan label does not mean a product is suitable for people with allergies, and a stroopwafel is not a remedy for digestive problems.
You want to avoid animal-derived ingredients and look beyond the front of the pack. Check for ingredients such as milk, butter, whey, egg and honey. The Dutch Association for Veganism points out that the word ‘plant-based’ on its own does not guarantee that a product is entirely plant-based.
You’re looking for a sweet treat, but don’t want to mistake it for a solution to constipation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses fibre, drinking enough and exercise in relation to bowel movements; a vegan label tells you nothing about the nutritional value of a stroopwafel.
A vegan product may contain wheat or soya and carry a warning that it may contain milk. So read the ingredients and allergen information separately, even when it’s clear that the product is suitable for vegans.
First, check whether the stroopwafel fits your vegan diet. Then consider any allergens and the nutritional information. Finally, check whether the variety you want to buy is still available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan suitability | Look for an explicit vegan label and check the ingredients for animal-derived components. Don’t rely on the word ‘plant-based’ alone. | If a stroopwafel needs to be vegan, I don’t want to rely on an unclear product name. For around 36% of consumers, confirmation that a product is suitable for vegans comes first. |
| Nutritional value | Check the nutritional information, including fibre and sugar per 100 g, and bear the serving size in mind. | Anyone choosing a treat while managing digestive problems will want to know how it fits into their usual diet. Nutritional value matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens and gluten | Read both the ingredients and the allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. A vegan label does not mean a product is gluten-free. | If I need to avoid an allergen as well as animal-derived ingredients, that separate requirement determines my choice. For around 21% of consumers, allergens or gluten are their main concern. |
| Availability and pack size | Check the current range and see which pack size suits your shopping needs. Read the label again when you buy it. | Anyone planning their shopping will want to find a suitable variety in a convenient pack size. For around 14% of consumers, this practical consideration is the deciding factor. |
A gluten-free stroopwafel may still contain egg: PLUS lists egg and egg protein in its Gluten-Free Stroopwafels.
Check gluten-free and vegan suitability as two separate product characteristics.
Albert Heijn labels its AH Terra Plant-Based Stroopwafels as vegan, while the product information lists wheat and soya and warns that it may contain milk and lactose.
If you have an allergy, also read the allergen information on the pack; don’t let a vegan label replace this check.
Vegan doesn’t mean high in fibre, and a stroopwafel isn’t a treatment for constipation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses fibre, fluids and exercise in relation to overall bowel health.
Think of a stroopwafel as a treat, and look to your overall diet for fibre.
Jumbo’s product page states that Jumbo Vegan Stroopwafels 315 g are no longer part of its online range. So a product name you found previously doesn’t tell you whether you can buy that same variety now.
Check availability before buying and read the ingredients on the packaging of the product you actually purchase.
The product ranges mentioned differ in their vegan labelling and ingredients. A brand name alone doesn’t prove that every variety is vegan or suitable for people with allergies.
Albert Heijn’s plant-based stroopwafel range.
Stroopwafels specifically sold as vegan by Stroopwafels.Online.
Supermarket that previously offered its own vegan stroopwafel variety.
Supermarket with a gluten-free stroopwafel variety.
Stroopwafel brand with several varieties in Albert Heijn’s range.
Examples of traditional stroopwafels in Lidl and ALDI’s ranges.
No, the word ‘plant-based’ alone doesn’t guarantee this. The Dutch Association for Veganism recommends reading the label; for stroopwafels, also check the ingredients for animal-derived components.
Yes. Albert Heijn labels its AH Terra Plant-Based Stroopwafels as vegan, but also states that the product may contain milk and lactose. If you have a milk allergy, consider this warning separately from the vegan label.
No, a vegan label doesn’t mean a product can relieve constipation. For constipation, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends getting enough fibre, drinking fluids and exercising, among other things. If symptoms persist, it advises contacting your GP.
Not necessarily. According to PLUS, its Gluten-Free Stroopwafels contain egg and egg protein. If a product needs to meet both requirements, check the gluten-free information as well as the ingredients.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your variety. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Terra Plant-Based Stroopwafels in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
