For a child with coeliac disease, choosing a biscuit starts with checking the label on the specific product: look for the ‘gluten-free’ claim, check the ingredients and read any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Then choose a pack that’s suitable for taking along or sharing, and check separately for any other allergens. Supermarket own-brand and specialist brands offer a range of biscuits, but suitability varies from product to product.
You’re looking for biscuits that fit a strict gluten-free diet and can be kept separate from ordinary biscuit crumbs when they’re taken along or served. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that food must remain gluten-free after it has been prepared, too.
Whether you’re getting ready for a day out, a sleepover or a lunchbox snack, you want to have a suitable supply ready. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer a range of gluten-free biscuits; check the packaging and current availability of each product you’re considering.
A gluten-free biscuit isn’t automatically free from egg, soya, milk or nuts. If your child has another allergy, read the full allergen information for the specific product; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on pre-packed foods.
If your child has coeliac disease, check first that the biscuit is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Then consider flavour, portions and availability. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food can only be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten as sold.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Check the current ‘gluten-free’ claim and look for warnings about cereals containing gluten. Keep opened biscuits separate from ordinary biscuit crumbs. | If my child has coeliac disease, I want to be sure the biscuit is suitable and stays that way when it’s shared. This reassurance is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Taking along and sharing | Check how many biscuits and portions are in each pack. Take a clearly identifiable, sealed alternative for the child with coeliac disease. | For a day out, I want to take a snack of my own that stays separate from other treats. This convenience is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and other allergens | Choose a type of biscuit your child will enjoy, and also check the ingredients and allergen information for that variety. | My child wants a biscuit they’ll enjoy, while I need to check for other ingredients if they have another allergy. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Availability | Check that your chosen product will be available before your day out, and keep a second suitable option in reserve if necessary. | For the holidays, I want to have the biscuits at home in good time without relying on a range that may change. Availability is the top consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
A Lotus Biscoff topping listed by Makro Netherlands contains wheat flour. So a familiar brand name or another product feature doesn’t mean a particular variety is gluten-free.
Check the current gluten-free claim, ingredients and allergen information on the biscuit you want to buy.
Albert Heijn lists almonds, egg and soya among the allergens in its AH Glutenvrij Koekjes amandel. On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also issued a warning about possible undeclared almonds in AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-3-2027.
If your child has another allergy, check the current label on the variety you’ve chosen and see whether a safety warning applies to that pack.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ indicates a real risk that the product contains more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Even a suitable biscuit can come into contact with ordinary crumbs when it’s served.
If your child has coeliac disease, choose a clearly suitable alternative and store and serve it separately from biscuits containing gluten.
Lidl says its additional gluten-free products aren’t always available. A general snacks category also doesn’t confirm whether any particular biscuit is gluten-free.
Check the availability and label of the product you’ve chosen before your day out, and decide in advance which other biscuit would also be suitable.
If your chosen biscuit is out of stock, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops.
These brands give you an idea of the different types of biscuits available and where to find them. Always check the label of the specific variety for gluten-free suitability and other allergens.
An own-brand range that includes gluten-free almond biscuits.
An own-brand range with various biscuits and cakes.
A specialist brand offering a range of gluten-free biscuits and cakes.
A specialist range that includes speculaas biscuits, syrup waffles and waffles.
A mainstream speculoos brand; a familiar flavour doesn’t mean a variety is gluten-free.
Another place to shop, although its additional gluten-free range may change.
A retailer with a general range of snacks, including options for school breaks.
Yes. The presence of a wheat ingredient and a ‘gluten-free’ claim aren’t automatically incompatible. Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets the limit for this claim at 20 mg/kg of gluten in the food as sold. If your child has a wheat allergy, check the wheat information separately; the ‘gluten-free’ claim doesn’t remove that allergy risk.
For a child with coeliac disease, it’s better to choose an alternative whose suitability is clearer. The Dutch Coeliac Society says this warning indicates a real risk that the product contains more than 20 mg/kg of gluten due to cross-contamination.
Take a sealed pack of your own and agree in advance how the biscuit will be stored and served separately. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses that food must remain gluten-free during preparation and serving, including at school events.
Also read the packaging on the biscuit you actually buy. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutrition and allergen information can change. For coeliac disease or another allergy, it’s important to check the latest product information.
The safety warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 9 September 2026 concerns AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-3-2027. The product may contain almonds that aren’t listed on the label. Check the current safety advice for that pack before using it.
