Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease who read labels carefully

You’re looking for an explicit gluten-free statement on the current packaging and want to know how to assess mentions of ingredients such as wheat or oats.

People who need to avoid additional allergens

As well as the gluten-free statement, the ingredients and allergen information matter to you – for example, if you need to avoid milk, soya, egg, almonds or other nuts.

People looking for a familiar type of biscuit

You’re looking for a particular type, such as a digestive, spiced biscuit, chocolate biscuit or oat biscuit, but also want to check the gluten-free statement and label.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the gluten-free statement on the pack. If it meets your needs, compare any additional allergens and the type of biscuit. Pack size is a practical consideration after that.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free statement Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging, then read the ingredients and allergen information. With coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the name of a biscuit; I want to see the statement on the pack. For around 38% of consumers, checking the label comes first.
Additional allergens Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the specific pack. If I also need to avoid another allergen, ‘gluten-free’ on its own isn’t enough to make a choice. Around 23% of consumers give these additional checks top priority.
Type of biscuit Compare the type you want, such as a digestive or oat biscuit, then check the label for that particular variety. I’m looking for a familiar biscuit for a particular occasion, not just any snack. For around 23% of consumers, the type of biscuit is their main preference when choosing.
Pack size and repeat purchases Compare pack sizes and check which varieties you’ll be able to find again next time you shop. If I buy the same biscuits regularly, I want a suitable pack size and a product that’s easy to find again. This matters most to around 16% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ‘wheat-free’ with ‘gluten-free’

    ‘Gluten-free’ is a specific EU statement with requirements, as set out in Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. Another dietary term or the name of a biscuit is no substitute for this statement.

    Check the current packaging for the explicit wording ‘gluten-free’, then read the ingredients and allergen information.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    The gluten-free biscuits described here have different statements about ingredients such as milk, soya, egg, oats, almonds and possible nuts. A gluten-free statement doesn’t mean they’re free from these ingredients too.

    Check the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on each individual pack for anything that matters to you.

  • Relying on an old product page as your final check

    Product information can change. On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also issued a warning about a specific AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok, which may not have listed almonds on the label.

    Check the packaging again when you buy the product, and look for relevant product warnings if you already have this specific product at home.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s gluten-free range includes several types of biscuits, including almond biscuits, double biscuits and speculaas.

  • Albert Heijn lists the almond biscuit reviewed as gluten-free and lactose-free, and says it is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • That almond biscuit also lists egg, soya, almonds and wheat. Check other products in the range individually; their ingredients may differ.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo’s gluten-free range includes speculaas, syrup waffles and milk chocolate digestives.

  • Jumbo describes the milk chocolate digestive reviewed as a gluten-free biscuit.
  • This digestive contains milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. Check each product for additional allergens.

Schär

Schär is a specialist gluten-free brand, with digestives and other biscuits among the products reviewed in the ranges at Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

  • You can compare different types of biscuit from this brand.
  • Ingredients and allergens may vary between varieties, so read the label of the biscuit you choose.

Céréal

Jumbo describes the Céréal chocolate biscuits reviewed as both gluten-free and lactose-free.

  • These chocolate biscuits list maize, teff and rice flour.
  • The product contains soya and may also contain egg, milk, nuts, sesame and lupin. Lactose-free doesn’t mean free from all other allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a biscuit be labelled ‘gluten-free’?

A biscuit can carry this statement in the Netherlands if it meets the EU requirements for ‘gluten-free’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to Regulation (EU) No 828/2014; when buying, check that the statement appears on the current packaging.

Can a gluten-free biscuit still list wheat?

Yes. Wheat may appear in the ingredients or allergen information even when a product is labelled gluten-free. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that a cereal containing gluten must still be listed if the product meets the requirements for the gluten-free statement. So read both the statement and the full allergen information.

Are gluten-free biscuits also free from milk, soya, nuts and egg?

No. The gluten-free statement says nothing about these individual allergens. The AH almond biscuit described here lists egg, soya and almonds, among other ingredients; Jumbo’s gluten-free milk chocolate digestive contains milk and soya and may contain nuts. Check the specific pack for any ingredients you need to avoid.

Is the online ingredients list enough to choose a biscuit?

Use the online information to compare biscuits, but check the current packaging before eating one. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

Which gluten-free biscuit was subject to a product warning?

On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about a specific AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok, which may not have listed almonds on the label. The warning does not apply to all AH Glutenvrij products; check the product details if you have this speculaas biscuit at home.