Who are the options for?

Families where coeliac disease is a consideration

You want to make biscuits together without overlooking the mix’s gluten-free claim, the other ingredients or the oats in the recipe. So check the packaging of the products you’re actually using.

Parents looking for a straightforward baking activity

If the children mainly want to mix ingredients and shape the dough, a dedicated gluten-free biscuit mix with instructions can make planning easier. Just check which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself.

Home bakers with their own biscuit recipe

If you want to choose the recipe, shapes or decorations yourself, a gluten-free mix for biscuits and other bakes may be a better fit. You’ll also need a suitable recipe and the other ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which products are suitable for everyone who’ll be eating, then consider how much of the activity you want to spend actually baking.

Gluten-free biscuit mix

Choose this: if the children want to mix and shape the dough by following the instructions on the pack.

Bear in mind: you’ll need extra ingredients. Albert Heijn says its Leev mix requires egg, butter and banana, and lists it as discontinued.

All-purpose gluten-free baking mix

Choose this: if you want to decide on your own biscuit recipe, shapes and decorations.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to find a suitable recipe and add extra ingredients. Albert Heijn also states that its Schär Mix Kuchen und Kekse may contain soya.

Ready-made gluten-free biscuits

Choose this: if decorating together matters more than making dough and baking biscuits.

Bear in mind: you’ll miss out on the baking steps. Check the current packaging for these biscuits too.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free claim Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging and check the ingredients of everything you add. If using oats, choose a product labelled gluten-free. If someone with coeliac disease is eating with me, I want to know exactly which products are going into the dough. This gluten-free product choice is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Simple baking steps Check which extra ingredients the mix requires and which steps the children can do. An adult should operate the oven. When baking with children, I mainly want to mix ingredients and shape the dough without having to work out my own recipe first. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Recipe and availability Compare a dedicated biscuit mix with an all-purpose baking mix or ready-made biscuits, and check what’s currently in stock. If the planned mix isn’t available or I want to choose my own recipe, I need a practical alternative. This flexibility is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular biscuit mix is gluten-free

    The name ‘biscuit mix’ tells you nothing about whether it’s gluten-free. For example, Jumbo lists wheat flour in its Mix voor Koekjes.

    If someone with coeliac disease will be eating the biscuits, look for the gluten-free claim on the current packaging of the mix you plan to use.

  • Assuming all oats are gluten-free

    Oats can come into contact with cereals containing gluten during production. European rules therefore set specific requirements for oats used in products presented as gluten-free.

    Check that the oats or oat product you add to the biscuits is itself labelled gluten-free.

  • Assuming an online product listing means it’ll always be in stock

    A biscuit mix that’s suitable for a recipe may not be available when you want to bake. Albert Heijn lists the Leev mix mentioned here as discontinued.

    Check current availability before planning your activity and choose another gluten-free baking option if necessary.

  • Only checking the mix’s label

    A mix may require extra ingredients. According to Albert Heijn, the Leev mix needs egg, butter and banana; the Schär mix is also stated to possibly contain soya.

    Check the labels of any ingredients you add too. If anyone has other allergies, review the allergen information for the finished bake.

Brands and shops to help you explore your options

These examples can help you tell different product types apart; a listing doesn’t guarantee that a product is in stock at a particular shop.

Schär

For anyone looking for a gluten-free base for their own biscuit recipe, as well as a ready-made biscuit recipe.

  • Albert Heijn describes Mix Kuchen und Kekse as a 1 kg mix for biscuits and bakes, labelled gluten-free, wheat-free and lactose-free.
  • The product information says the mix may contain soya. If you have a soya allergy, check the current packaging.

Leev

An example of a dedicated mix for gluten-free oat and banana biscuits.

  • According to the preparation instructions on Albert Heijn, the 400 g mix requires egg, butter and banana and makes 8–12 biscuits.
  • Albert Heijn lists this mix as discontinued, so don’t plan your baking activity without checking availability.

AH Glutenvrij

A supermarket own-brand range to compare with other brands when you’re looking for a baking mix or ready-made biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn features AH Glutenvrij biscuits and an AH Glutenvrij Cakemix in its online categories.
  • A cake mix isn’t automatically suitable for biscuits, so check whether the specific product is right for what you want to bake.

Jumbo

A shop to consider where it’s important to distinguish between a gluten-free mix and a regular biscuit mix.

  • Jumbo features products including a gluten-free bread mix and Koopmans Pannenkoeken Glutenvrij in its gluten-free mixes category.
  • Jumbo’s Mix voor Koekjes lists wheat flour. Don’t assume a product is gluten-free just because it’s in the ‘baking mix’ category.

ALDI

A shop to consider for ready-made gluten-free biscuits, but not necessarily a source of biscuit baking mixes.

  • ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kokosmakronen as a pack of six gluten-free biscuits.
  • Ready-made biscuits don’t give you the chance to make and bake your own dough.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ can be used when the product, as sold, contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Before baking, check the mix’s current packaging and the ingredients you’re adding yourself.

Does ‘very low gluten’ mean the same as ‘gluten-free’?

No. The Dutch Coeliac Association distinguishes between ‘very low gluten’ and ‘gluten-free’, and says that products with the first claim aren’t suitable for people with coeliac disease. Choose a product whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ for anyone with coeliac disease who’ll be eating with you.

Can I add regular oats to gluten-free biscuits?

Don’t assume regular oats are gluten-free. Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets requirements for oats in products presented as gluten-free, to prevent contamination with wheat, rye and barley. Choose oats or an oat product that’s labelled gluten-free.

Can a regular biscuit mix be used as a gluten-free alternative?

Not based on the name ‘biscuit mix’. Jumbo lists wheat flour and gluten-containing cereals in its Mix voor Koekjes. For gluten-free baking, check the claim and ingredients of the specific product.

Why should I read the packaging if I’ve already checked the product page?

The packaging of the product you’re using is your source for the latest ingredient and allergen information. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the packaging of any ingredients you add to the mix too.