Who is this choice important for?

Anyone buying biscuits for a guest with coeliac disease

You want your guest to be able to join in. That’s why the gluten-free label on the current packaging and keeping the biscuits separate matter more than the size of the pack.

Anyone hosting a mixed coffee break

You’re serving both standard and gluten-free biscuits, and want to stop crumbs or shared serving utensils coming into contact with the gluten-free biscuits.

Anyone looking for enough biscuits for a group

You’re comparing pack sizes and how many packs you’ll need, but only among biscuits suitable for your guest with coeliac disease.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then consider how you can serve the biscuits separately, and whether the ingredients and other allergens are suitable for your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free symbol on the current packaging, and read the ingredients and allergen information. If someone with coeliac disease is joining in, I don’t want to rely on the size or appearance of the packaging. For around 50% of consumers, confirmation that the biscuits are gluten-free comes first.
Serving separately Check whether you can open a sealed pack or individually wrapped portions, and use clean serving utensils. I want to serve gluten-free biscuits alongside standard snacks without them coming into contact with gluten crumbs. Around 30% of consumers prioritise safe sharing.
Other allergens and pack size Read the allergen information to check for other dietary requirements, and compare the net weight of suitable packs. If guests also need to avoid other ingredients, I want to check that and make sure I buy enough biscuits. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this additional consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large standard pack is gluten-free

    The Lotus Biscoff Speculoos described by Albert Heijn contains wheat flour and lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals as allergens. The number of biscuits in the pack doesn’t change that.

    First, check the current packaging for a gluten-free label. Only then compare the pack sizes of suitable biscuits.

  • Putting gluten-free biscuits on a shared platter

    The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-free food separate to prevent contact with gluten. A platter or pair of tongs with crumbs on it can break that separation.

    Open the gluten-free pack separately, and use clean hands and clean serving utensils.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits also meet your guests’ other dietary requirements.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information for every pack you choose, even if you’ve bought the product before.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Lotus Biscoff

The Lotus Biscoff Speculoos described by Albert Heijn is a standard pack of biscuits to share.

  • The pack contains several biscuits for a group without gluten-free requirements.
  • This Speculoos contains wheat flour, so it isn’t suitable for a guest with coeliac disease.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists products in this range including Double cookies (200 g), Speculaas (125 g) and Chocolate chip cookies (160 g).

  • You can compare different types of biscuits and pack sizes.
  • Check the current packaging of the product you choose for its ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo lists products in its gluten-free range including Speculaas (125 g) and Stroop Wafels (240 g).

  • The listed pack sizes can help you plan for a group.
  • A stroopwafel isn’t the same as a biscuit; check each product for other allergens too.

Schär

Jumbo lists products including Schär Butterkeks Glutenvrij in a pack of 4 x 41 g.

  • Individually wrapped portions let you open just some of the pack at a time.
  • Check the label on the specific Schär product; pack size and other allergens vary by biscuit.

Céréal

Jumbo describes Céréal chocolate biscuits (150 g) as gluten-free and lactose-free.

  • The product description lists both the type of biscuit and the pack size.
  • Lactose-free doesn’t tell you about other allergens, so check the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I serve Lotus Biscoff Speculoos to someone with coeliac disease?

Not the Lotus Biscoff Speculoos described by Albert Heijn: it contains wheat flour and lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Choose biscuits whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’.

Is ‘wheat-free’ enough for someone with coeliac disease?

No. Don’t use ‘wheat-free’ as a substitute for a gluten-free label. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises looking for the words ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free symbol on the packaging when choosing food for someone with coeliac disease.

How can I serve gluten-free biscuits alongside standard biscuits?

Keep the gluten-free biscuits separate and, ideally, open a new pack when serving them. Use clean hands and clean serving utensils, and don’t use a platter or pair of tongs that has already been in contact with standard biscuits.

Should I check for other allergens in gluten-free biscuits?

Yes, if your guests also need to avoid other ingredients. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of every biscuit you plan to serve.