Who is this relevant to?

Shoppers who put gluten-free status first

You want to be able to check the current gluten-free labelling and any warnings about cereals containing gluten for each snack. A potato or corn base alone isn’t enough to confirm that a snack is suitable.

Shoppers packing lunchboxes or handing out snacks

You’re looking for individually wrapped portions rather than one opened sharing bag. For example, Albert Heijn offers a pack of six individually wrapped gluten-free salted sticks. These are savoury snacks, not crisps.

Shoppers stocking up on snacks

You compare how many portions you’ll get from a multipack, box or collection of individual bags, but want to be able to check every flavour in a mixed box separately.

What should you look for?

If you have coeliac disease, check each snack individually first. Then you can decide whether individual bags, a multipack or a sharing bag suits the occasion.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Gluten-free status of each snack Check the current gluten-free labelling and any warnings about cereals containing gluten for the exact flavour and pack included. If I have coeliac disease, I want to know what’s on every packet before I buy it. This certainty is the top priority for an estimated 42% of shoppers.
Individual portions Compare the number of individual packs and the contents of each one. Also check whether the offer is a multipack of separate items. For a lunchbox or handing out snacks, I want individually wrapped snacks rather than one opened sharing bag. This portion format is the top priority for an estimated 33% of shoppers.
Pack size for stocking up Check the total number of packets and which brands and flavours are included in a mixed box. When I buy snacks for several occasions, I want to know how many suitable portions are in the box. For an estimated 25% of shoppers, pack size is the main factor in their choice, provided every snack has been checked individually.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming potato crisps are automatically gluten-free

    The ingredient they’re made from doesn’t tell you enough about the finished snack. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, a warning about cereals containing gluten may indicate that the finished product contains more gluten than the limit for being labelled ‘gluten-free’.

    Read the current packaging for your chosen flavour and check both the gluten-free labelling and any relevant warnings.

  • Mistaking a multipack of savoury snacks for a crisps multipack

    Albert Heijn says its pack of six gluten-free organic salted sticks is supplied as individual items. They are not potato crisps.

    Before choosing a multipack for lunchboxes, check the type of snack, the number of individual packs and the contents of each pack.

  • Assuming a mixed snack box is gluten-free as a whole

    The Lay’s, Cheetos and Doritos boxes shown by Jumbo combine different products. The contents of a box don’t tell you whether every included snack is gluten-free.

    Check the current packaging for every flavour before choosing it for someone with coeliac disease.

  • Relying on an old product description

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutrition and allergen information can change. So a previous purchase doesn’t tell you enough about the pack you’re holding now.

    Check the current label even when buying the product again.

Brands to consider

A brand name doesn’t mean that every flavour or pack is gluten-free. Pay attention to the difference between crisps, other savoury snacks and mixed snack boxes.

Albert Heijn

The own-label range includes a pack of gluten-free organic salted sticks for anyone looking for individually wrapped snacks.

  • The product listing says it contains six items supplied individually.
  • Salted sticks are not potato crisps. Albert Heijn advises you to check the current packaging before eating, as product information can change.

Schär

Albert Heijn lists Schär Salinis as a gluten-free salted pretzel snack.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the individual pack contains 60 g.
  • Salinis is a pretzel snack, not a crisps multipack.

Eat Real

Jumbo lists Eat Real lentil and hummus crisps in its gluten-free crisps and savoury snacks category.

  • These products are a different type of snack from classic potato crisps.
  • Check the current product information and label for your chosen flavour and pack.

Lay’s

Jumbo lists mixed multipacks containing Lay’s, Cheetos and Doritos.

  • The boxes shown contain several individually wrapped snacks.
  • You can’t assume a mixed box is gluten-free as a whole based on the brand name. Check every product included individually.

Pringles

According to Pringles, Pringles Original is available in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes.

  • The different sizes make it easier to compare pack contents with the occasion.
  • Pringles lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Original. This specific variety is therefore not a gluten-free option if you have coeliac disease. Don’t assume the same applies to other varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Are plain potato crisps automatically gluten-free?

No. The fact that they’re made from potatoes doesn’t confirm that the finished snack is gluten-free. Check the current gluten-free labelling and any warnings about cereals containing gluten on the pack for your chosen variety.

What does a warning that a snack may contain cereals containing gluten mean?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, this kind of warning indicates a risk that the finished product contains more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. If you have coeliac disease, don’t treat a snack with this warning as a suitable gluten-free option.

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a pack?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, a product can be called ‘gluten-free’ if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. The claim applies to the product it appears on, so check every snack in a mixed box individually.

Is the AH Gluten-Free Organic Salted Sticks 6-pack a crisps multipack?

No. Albert Heijn describes it as a pack of six gluten-free salted-stick packets supplied as individual items. It provides individual portions of savoury snacks, not potato crisps in a factory-made multipack.