If someone in your household has coeliac disease, first choose biscuits labelled ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging, then decide which pack size suits you. A larger pack can be practical if several people eat the biscuits regularly; for occasional use or an unfamiliar flavour, a smaller pack may be a better fit. Also compare the type of biscuit and the storage instructions after opening.
If someone in your household has coeliac disease, the current ‘gluten-free’ label takes priority over flavour or pack size. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
If several people often share a pack, compare the net weight and the number of biscuits. Jumbo lists gluten-free caramel waffles weighing 240 g, for example, while ALDI lists six gluten-free coconut macaroons weighing 360 g in total.
If only one person will be eating them, or you’re not sure about the flavour, a small pack may be more practical. Albert Heijn, for example, lists gluten-free almond biscuits weighing 45 g, with four servings.
When buying biscuits for a household with coeliac disease, check the current gluten-free label first. Then consider how they’ll be used, the type of biscuit and what’s available to find the most practical pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check the current pack for the ‘gluten-free’ label, ingredients and allergen information. | When I’m buying biscuits for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a large pack or a familiar product name. For around 42% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Pack size for sharing | Compare the net weight, number of biscuits and storage instructions after opening. | When we regularly share biscuits, I want a pack that suits how much we eat. Around 25% of consumers give the right amount of stock the highest priority. |
| Type of biscuit and avoiding waste | Choose the type of biscuit you want and consider whether you’ll finish the pack after opening. | If I haven’t tried a flavour before, I want to avoid having a large pack left over. For around 17% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Availability | If the range changes, check whether the specific product is available and read the label again. | When I want to buy the same biscuits again, I need to be able to find them. For around 16% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
The size of a pack tells you nothing about whether the biscuits are labelled gluten-free. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may only be used for a food as sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten.
Start by checking the current label on the pack; only then compare the quantities.
Albert Heijn warns that product, ingredient and allergen information can change. A pack you bought before is no substitute for checking the current label.
Read the packaging of the specific product every time you buy it.
Lidl says on its range page that its extra gluten-free products are unavailable and directs shoppers to its standard range. A product you saw there before may no longer be available.
Check the current range before you shop, and only choose a product in store if you can check its label.
A pack of almond biscuits, caramel waffles, mini cakes or coconut macaroons won’t necessarily suit the same taste preferences. A larger pack isn’t much use if you won’t finish it after opening.
First choose the type of biscuit you want, then match the quantity to the number of people who’ll be eating them and the storage instructions.
Albert Heijn’s AH Glutenvrij range includes a small pack of almond biscuits.
The Lekker Vrij range shown includes different types of biscuits and mini cakes.
ALDI lists a pack of six gluten-free Heerlijck Banket coconut macaroons weighing 360 g in total.
Lidl is a place to check the label on a specific pack of biscuits, not somewhere to assume you’ll find a gluten-free family pack without checking.
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may only be used for a food as sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the label on the current pack rather than relying on the type of biscuit or pack size.
Yes. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Glutenvrij almond biscuits contain gluten-free wheat starch, and wheat is also listed as an allergen. A wheat allergy is different from coeliac disease, so check the current ingredient and allergen information for the person you’re buying for.
No. A larger pack is most suitable if the biscuits are eaten regularly and you’ll finish the pack after opening. ALDI lists coconut macaroons weighing 360 g and Jumbo lists caramel waffles weighing 240 g, but these are different products. Alongside the quantity, consider flavour preferences and storage instructions.
Not without checking the specific product and its current label. Lidl says its extra gluten-free products are unavailable and directs shoppers to its standard range. Check what’s in store and read the gluten-free label on the pack.
