Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

You’re looking for cornflakes explicitly labelled gluten-free. Maize being the main ingredient isn’t enough: the regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes and AH Cornflakes listed by Albert Heijn contain barley malt extract.

Online shoppers

You want to add the cornflakes to your shopping basket and check before you complete your order that the product is available to buy and that your order is eligible for delivery.

People comparing nutritional information

You’ve found suitable gluten-free options and are then comparing sugars, salt and fibre per 100 g. The amount you eat per serving can help you assess the nutritional information for your breakfast.

What should you look for when ordering?

When ordering cornflakes online for someone with coeliac disease, the gluten-free label comes before availability. Then compare nutritional information only between options that meet this first requirement.

What to check What should you look for? Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free label Check the current product information and the packaging you receive for a gluten-free label. If the product is substituted, check the ingredients and allergens again. When I choose cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on maize as an ingredient. A confirmed gluten-free option is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Availability Check whether you can add the product to your basket and whether delivery is available to your address at your preferred time. When I have my shopping delivered, the pack I’ve chosen needs to be available to order. Availability is the biggest consideration for roughly 33% of consumers.
Nutritional information For options explicitly labelled gluten-free, compare sugars, salt and fibre per 100 g, then check the nutritional information per serving. Once I’ve found suitable options, I want to know how their nutritional values compare with the amount I eat. This comparison is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming cornflakes made from maize are gluten-free

    According to Albert Heijn’s product listings, regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes and AH Cornflakes contain barley malt extract; both list gluten-containing cereals and barley as allergens.

    If you have coeliac disease, look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you receive.

  • Assuming a product page means the product is available to order

    Jumbo listed Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes and Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes as no longer available in its online range, even though their information pages were still accessible.

    Check that you can actually add the product to your basket, and assess any suggested substitution yourself before accepting it.

  • Comparing sugar content before checking that a product is gluten-free

    Jumbo’s listing for Smaakt Bio Cornflakes Ongezoet also mentions the possible presence of gluten-containing cereals. So comparing sugar content tells you nothing about whether the product is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

    First, choose cornflakes explicitly labelled gluten-free. Only then compare the nutritional information that matters to you.

Brands to consider

These product ranges can help you distinguish between a gluten-free label, regular cornflakes and a product whose availability you’ll need to check again.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s product listing for AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes describes a 200 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn explicitly labels these cornflakes gluten-free and provides ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the packaging you receive.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo lists its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes in a 200 g pack.

  • The product listing says gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol.
  • Jumbo said this product was no longer available in its online range. Check its current availability before relying on it.

Consenza

Jumbo’s listing describes Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes as a 250 g pack.

  • According to Jumbo’s listing, these cornflakes are suitable for a wheat-free and gluten-free diet.
  • Jumbo said the product was no longer available in its online range and mentioned the possible presence of nuts, soya and sesame.

Kellogg's

The regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes reviewed here are not an alternative to an explicitly gluten-free option if you have coeliac disease.

  • Albert Heijn lists barley malt extract in this product and identifies gluten-containing cereals and barley as allergens present.

Smaakt

Smaakt Bio Cornflakes Ongezoet can be used as an example when reading nutritional information, but not as a confirmed gluten-free option.

  • Jumbo’s listing mentions the possible presence of gluten-containing cereals. Don’t use a lower sugar value as a substitute for a gluten-free label.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular cornflakes suitable if maize is the main ingredient?

Not unless there’s a current, explicit gluten-free label, if you’re choosing for someone with coeliac disease. The regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes and AH Cornflakes listed by Albert Heijn contain barley malt extract and list gluten-containing cereals and barley as allergens.

What does the gluten-free label mean in the Netherlands?

According to European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term gluten-free may only be used when the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. When choosing cornflakes, check that the current product carries this label.

Should I check the packaging if the product page says gluten-free?

Yes, check the packaging you receive too. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional information and allergy information can change. Take extra care when reordering or choosing a substitute.

Can I have one pack of gluten-free cornflakes delivered?

That depends on the delivery conditions for your full order. Check with Albert Heijn or Jumbo whether your shopping basket is eligible for delivery to your address and whether the pack you’ve chosen is available to order.

Does Lidl deliver groceries to homes in the Netherlands?

No. According to Lidl’s Dutch customer service team, the chain does not sell groceries through its online shop or app and does not offer a grocery delivery service. So Lidl isn’t an option for this online order if you need delivery.