If you’re choosing biscuits for someone with coeliac disease, start by looking for a gluten-free label and checking the current packaging. Serve them separately from ordinary biscuits, too. Then decide what size pack suits the coffee break. If there are other allergies or intolerances to consider, check the full ingredients and allergen information as well: gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean lactose-free or free from milk, oats, soya, nuts or eggs.
You’re looking for biscuits that are clearly labelled gluten-free and want to prevent them coming into contact with crumbs from ordinary biscuits when served. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the risk of cross-contamination, so checking the current label and serving them separately should be part of your decision.
As well as being gluten-free, the biscuits may also need to be lactose-free, for example. Check the exact product: Jumbo’s product information shows that gluten-free biscuits may still contain milk, oats or soya, and other allergens may also be listed.
A smaller pack may be more convenient for a short break. If the biscuits will be shared, hygienic serving and storage after opening also matter. Check the packaging if you want individually wrapped biscuits.
For someone with coeliac disease, a gluten-free label and avoiding cross-contamination are the essentials. Beyond that, consumers’ priorities vary.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and safe serving | Check the gluten-free label on the current packaging and consider whether you can serve the biscuits separately, using clean utensils. | If there are ordinary biscuits on the table too, I want to be sure that crumbs and shared utensils won’t touch mine. Around 50% of consumers prioritise choosing gluten-free biscuits and serving them safely. |
| Other allergens and lactose | Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information for the exact product. Check separately whether it is lactose-free if needed. | I’m looking for gluten-free biscuits, but also need to avoid lactose or another allergen, for example. For around 30% of consumers, this additional dietary restriction is the deciding factor. |
| Portion size and type of biscuit | Compare pack sizes and portions, choose the type of biscuit you want, and check how to store the pack after opening. | For a short break, I want a suitable amount, while for sharing I want to be able to store any leftover biscuits neatly. For around 20% of consumers, practical use is the most important consideration. |
Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient in regular Lotus Biscoff biscuits. This means they’re not a gluten-free choice for someone with coeliac disease.
Choose biscuits with a clear gluten-free label and check the current packaging.
Gluten-free biscuits may still contain ingredients such as milk, oats or soya. So a gluten-free label doesn’t automatically answer questions about other allergies or intolerances.
For each specific product, check both the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says gluten crumbs can get onto gluten-free food via shared utensils and work surfaces.
Keep gluten-free biscuits separate and use clean utensils, especially when ordinary biscuits are being served too.
Albert Heijn lists a range of gluten-free biscuits, including almond biscuits and speculaas.
This range includes gluten-free speculaas, stroopwafels and digestive biscuits, among other products listed by Jumbo.
Jumbo lists several gluten-free Schär biscuits, including Butterkeks, Digestive Landtaler and Choco Chip Cookies.
Jumbo lists Céréal chocolate biscuits that are both gluten-free and lactose-free.
The 150 g Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate is an oat biscuit with milk chocolate that Joybuy describes as gluten-free.
This curated ranking draws on product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Joybuy about gluten-free labels, the production environment, other dietary requirements and oats. The positions don’t reflect a taste test or an overall quality ranking. Checking the current packaging and serving the biscuits safely are still essential for every product.
| Position | Biscuit | Product details | Why it’s included | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AH Glutenvrij almond biscuits 45 g | 45 g; according to Albert Heijn, four portions of 11 g. | Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free label and production in a completely gluten-free environment. Check the packaging for other allergens, too. | Albert Heijn |
| 2 | Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten milk chocolate digestives 165 g | Gluten-free digestives with milk chocolate; 165 g. | Jumbo lists the Crossed Grain symbol for this product. The biscuits also contain milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. | Jumbo |
| 3 | Cereal gluten-free & lactose-free chocolate biscuits 150 g | Gluten-free and lactose-free according to Jumbo; 150 g. | This product is worth considering if you need it to be lactose-free as well as gluten-free. Check the other allergen information too: the biscuits contain soya. | Jumbo |
| 4 | Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate 150 g | Biscuits made with gluten-free oats and milk chocolate; 150 g. | Joybuy describes these oat biscuits as gluten-free. The product information also lists milk, oats and soya, and says they may contain nuts. | Joybuy |
If you’re looking for a gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate to enjoy with your coffee, you’ll find a Verkade option below. Check the current packaging before serving, and keep it separate from ordinary biscuits if you’re sharing.
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A gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate to enjoy with your coffee, provided oats and the other ingredients are suitable for the person eating it.
Pack size: 150 g. According to the product information, this product contains milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. Joybuy notes that some people with coeliac disease may be sensitive to oat protein (avenin).
Check the current packaging, reseal the pack after opening and serve the biscuits separately with clean utensils.
They can be, if the product is explicitly labelled gluten-free; don’t judge it by the word ‘wheat’ alone. For example, Albert Heijn lists gluten-free wheat in its AH Glutenvrij almond biscuits. Check the current packaging, especially if a wheat allergy or another allergy is also a concern.
It’s best to serve them separately to someone with coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns about cross-contamination from crumbs and shared utensils, so use clean utensils and a separate, clean plate.
No, you’ll need to check each product. Jumbo lists milk, oats and soya in its gluten-free digestives, while Céréal’s gluten-free and lactose-free chocolate biscuits contain soya and may contain other allergens. Always check the current allergen information for the exact product.
No. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient in regular Lotus Biscoff biscuits. Choose biscuits labelled gluten-free for someone with coeliac disease, and check the packaging before serving.
