Gluten-Free Biscuits for a TV Night with Coeliac Disease

Who are these biscuits for?

People choosing gluten-free because of coeliac disease

For you, a current gluten-free label matters more than a familiar brand name or a spiced-biscuit flavour. Check the packaging of the biscuits you’re actually going to eat.

People who want to share biscuits

For a TV night with others, the biscuit style, net weight and number of biscuits matter too. Compare these only after you’ve found a suitable gluten-free product.

People with additional allergen requirements

If you also need to avoid milk, nuts, eggs or soya, a gluten-free label alone isn’t enough. Read the full allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the current gluten-free label. Then compare the biscuit style and pack size, and check the full packaging information if you have additional allergen requirements.

What to consider	What to check before buying	Who it matters to
Gluten-free label	Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging and read the ingredients list.	If I’m choosing biscuits because of coeliac disease, I want to check that this particular pack is labelled gluten-free. This would be the main buying concern for around 50% of consumers.
Biscuit style and quantity	Compare the type of biscuit, the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits or servings.	For a TV night with others, I’m looking for a biscuit style we’ll enjoy sharing and a pack with enough in it. This combination would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Other allergens and lactose	Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. Check separately for a lactose-free label if you need one.	I need to avoid another ingredient or allergen as well as gluten. This additional check would be the main buying concern for around 20% of consumers.

Pitfalls to avoid when choosing

Assuming a familiar spiced-biscuit name means it’s gluten-free

According to the Dutch ingredients information from Lotus Bakeries, regular Lotus Biscoff contains wheat flour and lists gluten as an allergen. So a similar biscuit style doesn’t make another product suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

If you’re after a spiced-biscuit-style treat, look for a variant that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free on its current packaging.
Overlooking other allergens in gluten-free biscuits

Albert Heijn lists soya in Schär Choco Chip Cookies. The product information for AH Glutenvrij Chocolate Chip Cookies lists milk, hazelnuts and eggs, among other things. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from these allergens.

Whenever you buy a new pack, read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
Relying on a biscuit you saw online before

A product listing doesn’t guarantee that a biscuit will remain available. A Jumbo page for Schär Speculoos said the product was no longer part of its online range; Lidl said the same about its extra gluten-free products on the range page we checked.

Check the current range shortly before your planned TV night, and keep another suitable gluten-free biscuit as a back-up option.

Brands compared

Schär

Schär offers several styles of gluten-free biscuits, including chocolate chip cookies and spiced biscuits.

Albert Heijn describes Schär Choco Chip Cookies as gluten-free.
According to Albert Heijn, these cookies contain soya. Also check whether the specific variant is available: Jumbo said its Schär Speculoos was no longer part of its online range.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s own-label range includes spiced biscuits, syrup waffles and chocolate chip cookies.

Albert Heijn describes its Glutenvrij Chocolate Chip Cookies as being made in a completely gluten-free environment.
The product information also lists milk, lactose, hazelnuts and eggs. Check the label if any of these ingredients are relevant to you.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

This Jumbo own-label range includes gluten-free spiced biscuits, syrup waffles and digestives with milk chocolate.

The different biscuit styles give you plenty of choice when comparing flavours and pack sizes.
Gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean free from milk, nuts or other allergens, so check the information for each product.

Céréal

The chocolate biscuits listed by Jumbo are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free.

A product worth looking at separately if you also need a lactose-free label.
According to Jumbo’s product information, these biscuits contain soya and may also contain milk, eggs and nuts, among other things. Check the full information on the packaging.

Lotus Biscoff

Regular Lotus Biscoff is a spiced-biscuit-style treat, but it isn’t a gluten-free option for this choice.

Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as a present allergen in the regular product.

Lidl

Lidl has a range page for gluten-free products.

Lidl said on that page that its extra gluten-free products were not available at the time. Check what’s currently in store and read the label before relying on a particular biscuit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular Lotus Biscoff gluten-free?

No. According to Lotus Bakeries’ Dutch product information, regular Lotus Biscoff contains wheat flour and lists gluten as an allergen. If you have coeliac disease, choose a biscuit whose current packaging explicitly says it’s gluten-free.

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

Not automatically. Albert Heijn lists soya in Schär Choco Chip Cookies, and milk and hazelnuts, among other things, in AH Glutenvrij Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you need to avoid additional allergens, always check the information for the specific variant.

What should I check when ordering biscuits online for a TV night?

Compare the biscuit style and pack size online, but when your order arrives, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens on the packaging. Product information can change, even if you’ve bought the same biscuit before.

Are gluten-free biscuits always available at Lidl?

Don’t assume they are. Lidl said on its Dutch range page that its extra gluten-free products were not available at the time. Check which biscuits are in stock before you visit, and read the label on the product you find.