Who are these selection criteria important for?

Buying for someone with coeliac disease

You need a roll that is explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’. The type of bread or an organic label is no substitute; also check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you choose.

Choosing organic

You’re looking for a certified organic product. According to the Dutch government, ‘organic’ is a protected term; on its own, the label says nothing about gluten.

Looking for both

You want to check that the same roll is labelled both gluten-free and organic. A gluten-free range and a separate organic range do not confirm that an individual product meets both criteria.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free label on the packaging, then see whether the same product is also organic. If you’re switching to a different type of bread, check the ingredients and nutritional information too.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free for coeliac disease Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the packaging of the exact product and read the ingredients and allergen information. If I’m buying a roll for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the name or type of bread alone. For around 46% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label comes first.
Gluten-free and organic Check the same packaging for both ‘gluten-free’ and an organic label or the EU organic logo. I want to choose an organic roll that is also explicitly labelled gluten-free. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having both claims on one product.
Ingredients and salt Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, and compare the product’s nutritional information. If I’m replacing my usual bread with other rolls, I want to know what type of salt they contain and what the packaging says about their ingredients. Checking the label comes first for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic, spelt or multiseed means gluten-free

    An organic label refers to how a food is produced, not whether it contains gluten. Spelt is also a type of wheat that contains gluten.

    If the roll is for someone with coeliac disease, first look for an explicit gluten-free label on the exact product.

  • Relying on a category page

    A shop may list gluten-free and organic rolls separately. That doesn’t automatically mean an individual roll meets both criteria.

    Check both labels on the current packaging of the same roll, rather than relying solely on a search filter or category.

  • Assuming every roll contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt contains iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use it.

    To find out what type of salt a particular roll contains, read the ingredients list or ask the seller.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product pages for AH Glutenvrij Pistolets wit and AH Glutenvrij Pistolets meerzaden.

  • Two roll varieties are listed separately as gluten-free.
  • Check the packaging separately if you want an organic product; ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t confirm that.

PLUS

PLUS includes Glutenvrije pistolets meerzaden and Glutenvrije pistolet wit in its gluten-free range.

  • You can identify the rolls mentioned as gluten-free in the range.
  • Check separately whether the exact product is organic.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both a gluten-free range and organic roll products, including Jumbo Biologisch Spelt Pistolet and SlooOW Bio Organic Rustieke Crispy Pistolets.

  • You can search separately for gluten-free and organic products.
  • An organic spelt roll isn’t gluten-free just because of its name; if you have coeliac disease, always check the exact product.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose an organic spelt roll if I have coeliac disease?

Not based on the words ‘organic’ or ‘spelt’. Spelt is a type of wheat that contains gluten; if you have coeliac disease, check that the exact roll is explicitly labelled gluten-free.

How can I identify an organic roll?

Look for the word ‘organic’ or the EU organic logo on the packaging. According to the Dutch government, the protected term ‘organic’ may only be used for certified organic foods; it says nothing about whether a product is gluten-free.

Is a gluten-free roll also organic?

Not automatically: gluten-free and organic are separate claims. If you want both, check the packaging of the same product for each one.

Does organic or gluten-free bread always contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers are not required to use it. Read the roll’s ingredients list or ask the seller what type of salt has been used.

Where can I start looking for gluten-free rolls?

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Pistolets wit and meerzaden; PLUS also includes white and multiseed varieties in its gluten-free range. Before buying, check the current packaging of the roll you’ve chosen, especially if it also needs to be organic.