Who is this choice relevant to?

Households with coeliac disease

If you’re buying biscuits to keep in the cupboard, start by checking for a gluten-free statement on the current packaging. Also check the ingredients and allergen information for every product you want to stock up on.

Shoppers who want to reorder less often

Buying several packs or a 2-pack can make it easier to top up your supplies. Just check how many individual packs you’ll receive and whether you can use them before their best-before date.

Shoppers with additional dietary restrictions

If you need to avoid ingredients or allergens other than gluten, a gluten-free statement isn’t enough. Read the full allergen information for each biscuit.

What should you look out for when buying?

First check the gluten-free statement and any other allergens. Then decide how many packs are right for your supplies.

What to look out for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free statement Check the current packaging: does it say gluten-free? Check this for oat biscuits too. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the type of biscuit or a ‘wheat-free’ statement alone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a gluten-free statement.
Pack size and best-before date Count the individual packs and check their best-before dates and storage advice. If you want to reorder less often, it’s most useful to buy packs you can finish before their best-before date. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this convenience when stocking up.
Contents per pack Compare the net weight and check whether a multipack consists of separate packs. I want to know how many biscuits I’m actually stocking up on, without mistaking a 2-pack for one large pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this when managing their supplies.
Other allergens Check which allergens are present and which the product may contain; assess any other dietary claims separately. If I also need to avoid other ingredients, a gluten-free biscuit may still not be suitable. For around 14% of consumers, this additional restriction is the first thing they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing wheat-free or oat-based with gluten-free

    A product name or an ingredient doesn’t mean the same thing as a gluten-free statement. Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a product may only be labelled gluten-free if the finished product contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Oats in products labelled this way must also meet requirements to prevent contamination with gluten-containing cereals.

    Check the current packaging for every biscuit, including oat biscuits.

  • Relying on old product information when buying again

    Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change. So a product description you viewed previously may not match the packaging you receive.

    Check the packaging again before storing several packs of the same product.

  • Checking only the gluten-free statement when you have multiple allergies

    Jumbo’s gluten-free digestive biscuits contain milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that a biscuit is free from other allergens too.

    For each product, check both the allergens it contains and the information about what it may contain.

  • Mistaking a 2-pack for one large pack

    Albert Heijn says its Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies 2-pack is delivered as separate items. The multipack name doesn’t tell you how much space the packs will take up or how long they’ll keep.

    Check the number of packs, the net weight and the best-before date before deciding how much to stock up on.

Brands and product ranges to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes several types of gluten-free biscuits, including chocolate chip cookies and a 2-pack supplied as separate items.

  • The range includes different types of biscuits, so you can compare pack sizes and ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so check the packaging you receive.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo’s range under this name includes digestive biscuits, speculaas and syrup waffles.

  • Jumbo provides ingredient, allergen and storage information for its Milk Chocolate Digestives.
  • That particular product contains milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. This doesn’t tell you anything about the allergens in other products in the range.

Schär

Albert Heijn’s gluten-free biscuit category includes several Schär products, including digestive biscuits and chocolate chip cookies.

  • The different types of biscuits give you a choice of style and pack size.
  • Check the allergens and current packaging for each product. A category label isn’t a substitute for an ingredients list.

Céréal

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

  • The additional lactose-free statement may be useful if you’re looking for both of these product features.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains soya and may contain egg, milk, nuts, sesame and lupin, among other allergens.

Verkade

Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate is a 150 g oat biscuit that Joybuy describes as being made with gluten-free oats.

  • The product information helps you check which oats are used and what allergens the product contains.
  • Joybuy lists milk, oats and soya, possible traces of nuts, and notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease may be sensitive to avenin. Check the current packaging and whether oats are suitable for you.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the gluten-free statement on a biscuit pack mean?

Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may only be labelled gluten-free in the EU if the finished product contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the statement on the current packaging: ‘wheat-free’ is not the same thing.

Can I stock up on oat biscuits if I have coeliac disease?

Only choose oat biscuits whose current packaging says they’re gluten-free, and take into account how you personally react to oats. EU rules set requirements for the production and processing of oats in products carrying this statement. Joybuy notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease may be sensitive to avenin in its listing for Verkade Gv Oaties.

Is an online 2-pack one large pack?

Not necessarily: Albert Heijn says its Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies 2-pack is delivered as separate items. Check the number of packs, their contents and the best-before date before ordering several.

Does gluten-free also mean free from milk, egg, soya or nuts?

No, check these allergens separately. According to Jumbo, its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Milk Chocolate Digestives contain milk, oats and soya, and may contain nuts. Céréal chocolate biscuits described as lactose-free contain soya and may also contain egg and milk, among other allergens.

How should I store gluten-free biscuits?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging and check the best-before date on every pack. Jumbo recommends storing its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Milk Chocolate Digestives in a cool, dry, dark place. For Verkade Gv Oaties, Joybuy recommends sealing the pack carefully once opened.