If you have coeliac disease, only choose bread rolls whose current packaging explicitly states that they are gluten-free. Their shape or names such as white or multiseed do not guarantee this. Albert Heijn lists gluten-free white and multiseed bread rolls. Compare these varieties only after checking the packaging of the specific product, or choose another roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
For breakfast or lunch, you need a roll whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ordinary bread products made with wheat, spelt, rye or barley are not suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Albert Heijn lists gluten-free bread rolls in both varieties. Choose between white and multiseed only after checking that the specific pack is labelled gluten-free; the variety name alone tells you nothing about its nutritional value.
If coeliac disease means you eat little ordinary bread, it may be worth checking whether your replacement bread contains iodised salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that eating little bread, or bread without iodised salt, may increase the risk of iodine deficiency. Check the ingredients of the product you choose.
First, check that the specific roll is explicitly labelled gluten-free. Then compare availability, variety and the information on the packaging.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the current packaging for an explicit gluten-free label and read the ingredients and allergen information. | With coeliac disease, I don’t want to judge a roll by its shape: I want to see that the specific product is gluten-free. For around 36% of consumers, this reassurance comes first. |
| Availability and type of bread | Look for the exact product at your supermarket. If a suitable bread roll isn’t available, look for another roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. | For my everyday breakfast or lunch, I want to be able to find a suitable small bread roll, even if it isn’t a pistolet. Around 29% of consumers give this practical choice top priority. |
| White or multiseed | For gluten-free varieties, compare the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g or per serving; don’t assume anything based on the variety name. | If both products are explicitly labelled gluten-free, I want to choose the variety that suits my taste. For around 21% of consumers, choosing a variety matters most. |
| Iodised salt | Check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. | Now that I’m replacing ordinary bread, I want to know whether my new roll contains iodised salt. For around 14% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
Spelt is a type of wheat. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with spelt, like ordinary bread made with other gluten-containing grains, is not suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Instead, choose a roll whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free.
A supermarket may sell gluten-free bread without stocking the particular roll you’re looking for at your local branch.
Check for the exact product at your supermarket and, if necessary, look for another roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used in a roll. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights eating little bread or bread without iodised salt as something to consider for your iodine intake.
Check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If you have questions about your overall diet, speak to a dietitian specialising in coeliac disease.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Glutenvrij Pistolets wit and AH Glutenvrij Pistolets meerzaden.
Jumbo has an online gluten-free range that includes bakery products, as well as a separate category for bread rolls.
ALDI includes gluten-free bread in its bread and bake-at-home range.
Lidl shows a gluten-free range and also lists standard white bread rolls.
This product is a mini baguette, not a pistolet. Consider it as an alternative small bread roll only if the current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free.
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If you can’t find a suitable bread roll, you could consider this mini baguette as an alternative small bread roll, provided the current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free.
This isn’t a pistolet. Before buying, also check the pack for the contents, preparation instructions and allergen information.
No. A standard bread roll or a spelt roll isn’t a substitute for a roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, spelt contains gluten, just like wheat. If you have coeliac disease, only choose products whose current packaging explicitly states that they are gluten-free.
Ask for allergen information about that specific roll before buying it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that consumers need this information before purchase to make an informed choice. Don’t rely on the name or appearance alone.
No. The name ‘multiseed’ doesn’t confirm that a product is gluten-free or has a particular nutritional value. Check the gluten-free label first, then compare the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values of the exact products.
This is particularly worth considering if you eat little bread or choose bread without iodised salt; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that this may increase the risk of iodine deficiency. Check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt, and speak to a dietitian specialising in coeliac disease if you have questions about your overall diet.
