Why is Roomboter stroopwafels classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, butter, multiple syrups and palm fat, and it includes the additives sodium carbonate (E500), soy lecithin (E322), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and citric acid (E330), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of Roomboter stroopwafels affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 12 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated cholesterol levels and the 0.7 g of salt, although lower than average, still adds to overall sodium intake, which may be problematic for hypertension when consumed frequently.

Is Roomboter stroopwafels suitable for a vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diet?

No. The product contains butter (animal‑derived dairy) and wheat flour (gluten), so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (≈33 g sugars and 24 g other carbs per serving) makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Albert Heijn • 468 gram

Roomboter stroopwafels

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Roomboter stroopwafels are a butter‑infused caramel waffle snack sold by Albert Heijn, classified in the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ PNNS groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with per‑100 g values of about 33 g sugars, 21 g fat (12 g saturated), 0.7 g salt and 1900 kJ (≈455 kcal), indicating a high energy density and excess of sugar and saturated fat. The product contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, and its formulation includes palm fat and several additives, which may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal454 kcal

Fat21 g

Carbohydrates61.5 g

Proteins3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Roomboter stroopwafels contain markedly more sugar (33 g vs 29 g), fat (21 g vs 18 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 8 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly less salt (0.7 g vs 2 g).

Ingredients

Tarwebloem, 29% glucose-fructosestroop, 14% roomboter, suiker, palmvet, 4,5% suikerstroop, tarwevezel, sojabloem, raapolie, zout, rijsmiddel (natriumcarbonaat [E500]), emulgator (sojalecithine [E322], mono - en diglyceriden van vetzuren [E471]), kaneel, Bourbonvanille, voedingszuur (citroenzuur [E330]).

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