Who are you buying the biscuits for?

The right office supplies depend on who will be eating the biscuits: you’ll need to check the gluten-free claim, pack size and any other dietary requirements separately.

An office guest with coeliac disease

For this guest, the gluten-free claim on the biscuit you actually serve is essential. An ingredients list that does not visibly include wheat is no substitute for checking this.

An office organiser arranging a single snack

For one colleague or visitor, a small, clearly labelled pack may be more practical than biscuits on a plate next to regular biscuits. Albert Heijn lists a 45 g pack of AH Gluten-Free Almond Biscuits; Schär Choco Chip Cookies come with the number of biscuits stated.

An organiser catering for several dietary requirements

If you also need a lactose-free option, the relevant Céréal chocolate biscuit variety may be suitable. Still check the allergen information: this variety contains soya and may also contain, among other things, eggs, milk and nuts.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free claim on the specific biscuit. Then compare the quantity you’ll need for the coffee break and check for any other allergens that matter to those attending.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free claim Check that the current packaging for the variety you plan to serve says ‘gluten-free’. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this claim may be used when the food as sold to consumers contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. For a colleague with coeliac disease, I want to be able to point to a biscuit that clearly carries this claim. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the net weight and number of biscuits with the number of people who need a gluten-free option; for example, AH Gluten-Free Almond Biscuits come in a 45 g pack. If I’m buying for one visitor, I want a quantity that suits the coffee break. Around 30% of consumers say pack size is their top priority.
Other allergens If there are additional dietary requirements, read the ingredients and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information for the specific product. If someone needs to avoid something besides gluten, I don’t want to assume that one label claim covers every requirement. This additional check is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes when ordering for the office

  • Assuming an individually wrapped coffee biscuit is gluten-free

    The packaging format tells you nothing about gluten. According to Lotus Bakeries Nederland, Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos contains wheat flour, and gluten is listed as an allergen.

    Set aside a separate biscuit for anyone with coeliac disease, and make sure its specific packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Don’t use regular Biscoff as a substitute.

  • Stopping at the gluten-free claim

    According to Albert Heijn, AH Gluten-Free Almond Biscuits contain almonds, eggs and soya. Céréal’s gluten-free and lactose-free chocolate biscuits contain soya and carry warnings that they may contain other allergens.

    Find out which additional dietary requirements are relevant to those attending, then check the full allergen information for your chosen biscuit.

  • Treating an old product photo as the definitive label

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a specific warning about AH Gluten-Free Speculaas Pieces with a best-before date of 26-3-2027, as almonds may not be listed on the label. This warning does not apply to all AH gluten-free biscuits.

    Check the physical packaging when your order arrives. If a safety warning applies, make sure the product name and best-before date match.

Brands and product ranges to consider

These ranges can help you find a specific product to check. Lotus Biscoff is included here as an example of a regular biscuit that does not meet gluten-free requirements.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes several gluten-free biscuits, including 45 g almond biscuits.

  • For AH Gluten-Free Almond Biscuits, Albert Heijn states that they are made in a completely gluten-free environment and carry a gluten-free claim.
  • These almond biscuits also contain almonds, eggs, soya and wheat starch. Check the current label if other allergens are a concern.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo lists gluten-free speculaas, digestives and other types of biscuits in this range.

  • The different biscuit varieties and pack sizes give you options when choosing a quantity for the coffee break.
  • A range name tells you nothing about all the other allergens in a specific variety, so check the product label.

Schär

Schär offers several types of gluten-free biscuits, including Choco Chip Cookies.

  • Albert Heijn lists Choco Chip Cookies as gluten-free and states on the product page that there are nine biscuits in a pack, which can help when planning for a small group.
  • This variety contains soya, so it is not suitable for everyone with an additional allergy.

Céréal

Jumbo describes the chocolate biscuit variety reviewed as both gluten-free and lactose-free.

  • Both claims are relevant if someone needs a lactose-free option as well as a gluten-free one.
  • The variety contains soya and may also contain, among other things, eggs, milk, nuts, sesame and lupin.

Consenza

Consenza’s snack range includes biscuits, speculaas and waffles.

  • Consenza says its snack range is entirely gluten-free.
  • Choose a specific product and check its packaging for other allergens too.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos is a regular coffee biscuit, not a gluten-free alternative for a guest with coeliac disease.

  • As a familiar coffee biscuit, it shows why you need a separate gluten-free option.
  • Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as an allergen in Original Speculoos.

Verkade

Verkade describes its Oaties oat biscuits as gluten-free.

  • Verkade says this product range uses gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour.
  • Make sure you choose the specific gluten-free Oaties variety, and check the current label for other ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a biscuit packet?

In the Netherlands, this claim is covered by Regulation (EU) No 828/2014: the food as sold to consumers must contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the packaging of the variety you plan to serve.

Is a biscuit with no visible wheat flour suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Don’t assume that it is. Choose a specific biscuit with a gluten-free claim and read the current ingredients and allergen information. Simply seeing no wheat flour in a short product description is not enough to confirm this.

Can you serve Lotus Biscoff as a gluten-free office snack?

Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos is not a gluten-free alternative for someone with coeliac disease. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as an allergen.

Can you offer everyone in the office the same gluten-free biscuit?

Only if the current ingredients and allergen information also meet the other relevant dietary requirements of those attending. Gluten-free biscuits may contain almonds, eggs or soya, for example, or carry warnings that they may contain other allergens.

What should you check when your order arrives?

Before serving, check the packaging of the variety you’ve received, even if you’ve already read the product information online. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information can change. Also look out for any safety warnings that apply specifically to the product you’ve received.