Daelmans

Stroopwafels

Barcode 8713621860794

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Yes — Stroopwafels is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifier (soya lecithin), palm fat (refined palm oil), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), and industrial sugar syrups, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

butter (milk) with 8% milk content

Dairy fat-based product likely derived from milk; unclear formulation but typical butter is a basic dairy ingredient.
UPF

sugar syrup

A syrup derived from refined sugar, often an inverted or processed sugar solution used as a sweetener.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
OK

sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate (depending on formulation)

A leavening agent used to make dough rise; typically sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium carbonate.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

vanilla from bourbon (madagascar) vanilla bean extract

Natural vanilla flavoring derived from vanilla beans, commonly used to impart aroma and taste in desserts and baked goods.

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Common questions about Stroopwafels

Is Stroopwafels ultra-processed?

Yes — Stroopwafels by Daelmans is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifier (soya lecithin), palm fat (refined palm oil), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), and industrial sugar syrups, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Stroopwafels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Stroopwafels as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, palm fat, sugar syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), mono- and diglycerides, citric acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.