Ordinary rye bread is not a suitable alternative if you have coeliac disease: rye contains gluten, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Start by choosing bread clearly labelled as gluten-free. Then compare the type of loaf, ingredients and fibre per 100 g, and check the current packaging and allergen information when your order arrives.
Rye contains gluten, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. So, for breakfast or lunch, look for bread clearly labelled as gluten-free, even if its flavour and texture are different from rye bread.
If it’s the style of loaf you miss, you can compare dark multigrain bread, seeded bread and unsliced loaves. Product descriptions from Albert Heijn and Jumbo show that these alternatives vary in their seeds, oats and sourdough.
If other allergens, the quantity of bread or ease of storage matter too, check the details for the variant you choose. Breads sold as gluten-free can contain different ingredients and carry different allergen warnings.
Start by checking that the specific loaf is labelled as gluten-free. Then choose a type of bread to suit how you’ll use it, and only after that compare ingredients, pack size and delivery options.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check that the specific product is labelled as gluten-free, including on the packaging after delivery. A dark colour doesn’t tell you whether it’s gluten-free. | If I’m ordering bread because I have coeliac disease, I want to be able to check that it’s clearly labelled as gluten-free. Around 39% of consumers prioritise this labelling. |
| Type and texture of bread | Compare dark and light bread, seeded varieties, and sliced and unsliced loaves. | I’m looking for sturdy slices to hold my toppings, or I want to cut them to my preferred thickness. For around 23% of consumers, the type of bread is the first thing they consider. |
| Fibre and ingredients | Compare the fibre per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen list for the variant you choose. | I want to know how the seeds, oats and other ingredients vary from one loaf to another. For around 23% of consumers, the ingredients and nutritional information are their top priorities. |
| Packaging and delivery | Check the net weight, storage instructions and availability for your postcode and preferred delivery slot. | If I don’t order often, I want to choose an amount I can store easily. Pack size and ease of ordering come first for around 15% of consumers. |
Rye contains gluten, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Words such as dark, multigrain and sourdough don’t, by themselves, tell you whether a bread contains gluten.
Search specifically for gluten-free bread and check the labelling on the product you’re actually ordering.
Gluten-free breads may also contain soya or oats, or carry warnings about other allergens. Online product information can change.
Before ordering, read the ingredients and allergen information, then compare them with the packaging when your order arrives.
Gluten-free bread may be made with ingredients such as starch, oats or seeds. A similar amount of fibre doesn’t make its ingredients or texture the same as rye bread.
Compare the main ingredients, fibre per 100 g and type of loaf before choosing several packs.
The term baker’s salt doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much iodine the bread you’ve chosen contains.
If iodised salt is an important factor in your choice, check the ingredients list on the specific pack.
Jumbo’s gluten-free bread range includes white and brown loaves weighing 500 g.
Schär bread varieties available online include Meesterbakker Vital, Classic and Mehrkorn.
Consenza offers gluten-free seeded breads, as well as a separate range of fresh breads.
Yam offers an unsliced Desem Brood, which Jumbo describes as a bread made with gluten-free oats and sourdough.
These mini baguettes could suit you if you’re looking for a different kind of bread, rather than trying to find something with the dark texture of rye bread. Before ordering, check what’s in the pack and whether any preparation is needed.
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The product description says these mini baguettes are gluten-free. They’re a different type of bread from rye, so before buying, check whether the pack contains bread rolls or a baking mix, and what preparation is needed.
When your order arrives, also check the gluten-free labelling and allergen information on the pack, especially if soya or other allergens matter to you.
No. Rye naturally contains gluten, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If you have coeliac disease, choose a product clearly labelled as gluten-free instead of ordinary rye bread.
No, also check that the specific product is labelled as gluten-free. Read the ingredients and allergen information too, then check the packaging again after delivery.
Consider the warning alongside the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Society describes a cross-contamination warning of this kind as a sign of a real risk. If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely on the product title alone.
You can’t tell from the term baker’s salt alone. Check the ingredients list for the bread you’ve chosen to see whether it explicitly mentions iodised salt or iodine.
The packaging gives you information about the product you’ve received. Check the gluten-free labelling, ingredients and allergens against your requirements. Albert Heijn also notes that online product information can change.
