Who is this relevant for?

People with coeliac disease

You’re looking for chocolate biscuits with an explicit gluten-free claim, and want to be able to check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

People looking for both organic and gluten-free

You want one and the same pack to meet both requirements, without mistaking organic ingredients for proof that it’s gluten-free.

People comparing types of biscuits

You’re comparing suitable gluten-free options, such as chocolate chip cookies, oat biscuits and milk chocolate digestives, including their other allergens and pack sizes.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check the gluten-free claim and, if organic is also a requirement, check the organic claim separately on the exact pack. Only then compare the type of biscuit and other ingredients.

What to look for What to check when buying Especially relevant for
Gluten-free claim Read the explicit gluten-free claim and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack, especially for oat biscuits. If I’m choosing chocolate biscuits because I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on the ingredient name alone. For around 46% of consumers, clear proof that a product is gluten-free comes first.
Organic status Check for the organic claim or EU organic logo, as well as the gluten-free claim, on the same pack. I want one chocolate biscuit that meets both requirements, not an organic product and a separate gluten-free alternative. For around 36% of consumers, this combination is the top priority.
Type of biscuit and other ingredients Compare options such as chocolate chip cookies, oat biscuits and digestives. Also read the other allergen information and check current availability. Once I’ve found a suitable gluten-free option, the type of biscuit and other ingredients determine which pack I choose. This matters most to around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking organic for gluten-free

    An organic claim says nothing about whether a product is gluten-free. Zonnatura states that its milk chocolate corn wafer, made with organic ingredients, may contain cereals containing gluten. It’s also a corn wafer, not a chocolate biscuit.

    To choose a gluten-free product, look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the exact product too.

  • Relying only on the online product page

    Ingredients and allergen information can change, so the pack you buy may differ from information you looked at previously.

    Before eating the product, check the ingredients, allergens and claims on the pack you actually have.

  • Assuming oats prove a product is gluten-free

    Oats alone don’t confirm that an oat biscuit is gluten-free. Verkade specifically describes its Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free; you can’t assume the same applies to other oat biscuits.

    Check the gluten-free claim on the exact oat biscuit you want to buy.

  • Counting on a temporary range

    An expanded gluten-free range may change. Lidl’s product information therefore doesn’t guarantee that the chocolate biscuit you want will be available when you shop.

    Check the current in-store selection or range before relying on a specific variety being available.

Brands to compare

These brands and retailers’ ranges show the product information you can compare. Their inclusion doesn’t mean that the products mentioned are both gluten-free and organic.

Albert Heijn / AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies as gluten-free biscuits with milk chocolate pieces and hazelnut.

  • A specific chocolate chip variety for which Albert Heijn lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • Check organic status separately: a mention of certified cocoa isn’t an organic claim for the biscuit.

Jumbo / Lekker Vrij

Jumbo describes Lekker Vrij van Gluten Digestives Melkchocolade as gluten-free biscuits with milk chocolate, in a 165 g pack.

  • A digestive-style option; Jumbo also lists the Crossed Grain certification mark and allergen information.
  • The listed milk, oats and soya, along with the warning about possible nuts, need separate attention. The gluten-free claim doesn’t confirm organic status.

Verkade

Verkade describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free oat biscuits coated with milk chocolate.

  • A familiar option if you’re specifically looking for an oat biscuit with milk chocolate.
  • Check the organic claim separately; the gluten-free description doesn’t confirm it.

Lidl

Lidl describes a gluten-free range, with extra products available temporarily alongside its standard range.

  • A range to check for current gluten-free options.
  • A mention of a temporary range doesn’t confirm that a specific organic, gluten-free chocolate biscuit is available.

ALDI

ALDI describes gluten-free coconut macaroons as part of its biscuit range.

  • An example of a gluten-free biscuit in the range mentioned.
  • Coconut macaroons aren’t chocolate biscuits, and this product listing doesn’t confirm organic status either.

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Frequently asked questions

Does organic also mean gluten-free?

No. Organic and gluten-free are separate properties. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; the logo doesn’t confirm that a product is gluten-free. Check both claims on the product you choose.

What should I look for when chocolate biscuits are labelled ‘gluten-free’?

Look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the pack, and also read the latest ingredients and allergen information. Don’t rely only on the absence of wheat from the product name.

Is an organic chocolate corn wafer an alternative to gluten-free chocolate biscuits?

Not without checking its gluten-free status separately, and a corn wafer is a different type of product from a chocolate biscuit. Zonnatura states that its milk chocolate corn wafer may contain cereals containing gluten.

Why should I check the label again if I’ve bought the same biscuit before?

Because ingredients and allergen information can change. Use the pack you’re actually buying for your final check, even if you’ve already read the product page or an earlier pack.

Are chocolate oat biscuits automatically gluten-free?

No. The word ‘oats’ on its own isn’t a gluten-free claim. Verkade describes its specific Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free; check the claim again for every other variety or pack.