Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

You check the gluten-free labelling and want to stop your biscuit coming into contact with crumbs from regular snacks while you’re out and about.

People taking a single portion with them

You’re looking for a small or individually wrapped portion that can stay sealed in your gym bag until you eat it.

People with additional dietary requirements

As well as checking that a product is gluten-free, you might also look out for milk, eggs, soya, nuts or nutritional values. You’ll need to assess each product separately to do this.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free status and storage Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging or the Crossed Grain mark; keep your portion separate from snacks containing gluten. If there are regular biscuits or crumbs in my gym bag, I want to be sure my snack is gluten-free and stays sealed. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Portion and packaging Check the weight per portion and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped or can be carried in a securely sealed pack. I want to be able to grab one intact portion after exercising without opening a larger pack. Around 33% of consumers give this convenience top priority.
Other allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the product you choose. Gluten-free alone isn’t enough for me if I also need to avoid certain other ingredients. This additional restriction is the top priority for around 17% of consumers.
Nutritional value Compare similar biscuits per 100 g for things such as sugars, fat and fibre; also check the portion you plan to take with you. If I take a biscuit with me regularly, I want to know how its nutritional value compares with similar biscuits. This is the first thing around 8% of consumers consider.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a regular biscuit because it’s vegan or handy for eating on the go

    Those features don’t tell you whether it’s gluten-free. Albert Heijn lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original, and its allergen information lists cereals containing gluten.

    If you have coeliac disease, first check for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain mark on the current packaging.

  • Assuming that gluten-free also means free from other allergens

    Allergens vary from one biscuit to another. For example, Albert Heijn lists almonds, eggs and soya among the allergens for AH Glutenvrij Koekjes amandel; milk, soya and oats are listed for the Twix biscuits reviewed.

    Check the allergen list and any ‘may contain’ warning for every product you choose.

  • Putting a loose biscuit in with your other snacks

    An opened pack could come into contact with crumbs containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends keeping gluten-free food well packaged.

    Take an unopened or securely sealed portion with you and keep it separate from regular snacks.

  • Confusing a claim on the front of the pack with the full nutritional information

    ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fat or fibre a biscuit contains. Portion sizes can also vary between packs.

    Compare similar biscuits per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and also check how much you’ll actually be taking with you.

Brands and product ranges to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes its gluten-free almond biscuits as a 45 g pack, made in a completely gluten-free environment.

  • The small pack could be handy for a single snack break.
  • This product lists almonds, eggs, soya and wheat. Check the current packaging for any other allergens you need to avoid, too.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo’s gluten-free range includes several types of biscuits, including speculaas, digestives with milk chocolate and syrup waffles.

  • You can explore different types of biscuits within one range.
  • Check the packaging, allergens and nutritional information for each product you choose.

Schär

The Choco Chip Cookies reviewed are described as gluten-free and lactose-free on the Jumbo product page.

  • The product information also describes this variety as vegan.
  • The biscuits contain soya. Also check how the packs are divided up if you want to take one sealed portion with you.

Twix

Albert Heijn describes the gluten-free Chocolate & caramel cookies reviewed as four individually wrapped 30 g portions.

  • An individually wrapped portion can stay sealed in your gym bag.
  • The product information lists milk, soya and oats, as well as a warning about possible traces of nuts. Check the nutritional information too if sugar content is relevant to your choice.

ALDI / Trader Joe's

ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe's Rice Cookies as gluten-free rice biscuits in a 175 g pack.

  • An option to consider if you’re specifically looking for rice biscuits.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the label in store, and see whether the packaging is practical for your gym bag.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff Original is a regular spiced biscuit, so it isn’t a gluten-free choice in this selection for people with coeliac disease.

  • The biscuit may look like a handy size for a snack on the go.
  • Albert Heijn lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original, and its allergen information lists cereals containing gluten.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a biscuit with wheat on the label still be gluten-free?

Yes. If the product meets the EU requirements for the ‘gluten-free’ claim, wheat may still be listed as an ingredient. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the cereal containing gluten must still be identified on the label. Check both the current gluten-free claim and the ingredients and allergen information.

Are Lotus Biscoff Original biscuits gluten-free?

No. Lotus Biscoff Original isn’t a gluten-free option for someone with coeliac disease. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat flour and identifies cereals containing gluten among the allergens.

How can I keep a gluten-free biscuit separate in my gym bag?

Take an unopened or securely sealed portion with you and keep it away from crumbs from regular snacks. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends keeping gluten-free food well packaged to limit contact with gluten.

How do I compare the nutritional value of gluten-free biscuits?

Compare similar biscuits per 100 g, then look at the portion you’ll actually be taking with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g so that different portion sizes don’t skew the comparison.

Does the warning for AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok apply to all AH biscuits?

No. The safety warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 9 September 2026 relates to AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-3-2027, where almonds may not be listed on the label. For this specific product, check the best-before date and the current warning; don’t assume it applies to all AH gluten-free biscuits.