Who is this relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a biscuit explicitly labelled gluten-free and don’t want to mistake an ordinary wheat biscuit for a gluten-free alternative. Even if you know the product, check the current packaging.

People who avoid other allergens too

As well as gluten, you may need to look out for milk, soya, nuts, sesame or lupin. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check this information for each type of biscuit.

Shoppers looking for a particular type of biscuit

Perhaps you’d like to pick up spiced biscuits, chocolate biscuits or coconut biscuits. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI show a range of gluten-free options, but your shop’s current selection determines which types are available.

What should you look for in gluten-free biscuits?

First, check that the pack you’ve chosen is labelled gluten-free. Then check for other allergens, and only after that see which types of biscuit are available in your shop.

What to look for What to check when buying Most relevant to
Gluten-free labelling Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to accidentally pick up an ordinary wheat biscuit. Around 39% of consumers prioritise an explicit gluten-free label.
Other allergens Check the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings. If I also need to avoid soya, milk or nuts, ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t tell me enough. For around 23% of consumers, these other allergens are the main concern.
Lactose-free as well Check that both claims are stated explicitly, and read the other allergen information too. I’m looking for a biscuit that’s both gluten-free and lactose-free, without assuming that this means it’s free from all allergens. This combination is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
Type of biscuit and availability Compare the type of biscuit you want and check your shop’s current range. Once I know how to identify a suitable gluten-free biscuit, I mainly want to know whether my favourite type is available. For around 15% of consumers, this choice comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming vegan means gluten-free

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, regular Lotus Biscoff Speculoos contains wheat flour; wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens. Another dietary claim doesn’t change that.

    For a gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free label and then check the packaging.

  • Relying on a category page alone

    Biscuits in a gluten-free range can vary in their ingredients and other allergens. A category label, then, doesn’t tell you everything about the specific product you’ve chosen.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack of that product.

  • Assuming the changing range is fixed

    ALDI lists gluten-free coconut biscuits from Heerlijck Banket, while Lidl says its extra gluten-free products are currently unavailable. An option you’ve seen before may not be on the shelf next time you visit.

    Check what’s currently available before you shop, and consider another suitable type of biscuit as a back-up.

  • Overlooking an allergen warning

    On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-3-2027: almond may not be listed on the label.

    If you have this product and need to avoid almonds, check the latest safety warning before eating it.

Brands to compare

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists several types of gluten-free biscuits under this own brand, including spiced biscuits and chocolate biscuits.

  • A choice of several biscuit types in the range shown.
  • Check each product individually, as other allergens may also be a concern.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

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

  • Several types of biscuit in one gluten-free supermarket range.
  • Check the label of your chosen type for ingredients and allergens.

Schär

Schär offers several types of gluten-free biscuits; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list chocolate biscuits from the brand, among other products.

  • An option if you’re looking for a particular type of biscuit in a gluten-free range.
  • Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens, so check your chosen product for these too.

Céréal

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

  • Both claims are made for this specific product.
  • Also check the pack for information about soya and any other potential allergens.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists gluten-free coconut macaroons and coconut rings from Heerlijck Banket.

  • A coconut biscuit option if that’s the type you’re looking for.
  • Check availability and read the label on the pack in store.

Lotus Biscoff

Regular Lotus Biscoff Speculoos isn’t a gluten-free alternative: Albert Heijn lists wheat flour and cereals containing gluten.

  • Don’t choose regular Speculoos if you need gluten-free biscuits.

Gluten-free biscuits at Joybuy

If you’re looking for an oat biscuit with milk chocolate that’s labelled gluten-free, here’s one product to check for ingredients and allergens.

Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g

An option if you’re looking for an oat biscuit with milk chocolate that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free.

The product information lists milk, oats and soya, and warns that it may contain nuts. Check the current label; if you have coeliac disease, also make sure oats are suitable for you.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a biscuit pack?

In the EU, the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 allows the term ‘gluten-free’ to be used if the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When choosing a product, check the claim on the current packaging.

Are regular Lotus Biscoff biscuits gluten-free?

No, regular Lotus Biscoff Speculoos isn’t a gluten-free option. Albert Heijn lists wheat flour as an ingredient and names wheat and cereals containing gluten among the allergens.

Should I check for other allergens in gluten-free biscuits too?

Yes, gluten-free biscuits can contain other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the information for the specific product you want to buy.

What if the online product information differs from the packaging?

Before eating the product, read the information on the pack you actually have. Albert Heijn says that product ingredients and allergen information can change, so don’t rely solely on a product page you viewed earlier.

Are Lidl’s extra gluten-free products always available?

No, don’t assume these extra products are always in stock. Lidl says they’re currently unavailable. Check the current range if you’re planning to visit the shop for a particular type of biscuit.