Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers with coeliac disease

For you, the gluten-free label on the current packaging is the priority. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also points out that gluten contamination in processed ingredients is something to watch out for.

Commuters who pack a snack in advance

You want to bring a sealed pack of biscuits, so you don’t have to rely on buying something at the station while you’re on the move. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer various gluten-free biscuit options; check the product you actually buy.

Travellers passing a supermarket

Your choice also depends on which shop you can get to before you set off. ALDI offers gluten-free biscuits; don’t assume Lidl has additional gluten-free products without checking first.

What should you look for when buying?

If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label and current allergen information first. Then choose a pack that suits your train journey and compare the shops along your route.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free labelling Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the official Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging, and check the allergen information too. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on how a biscuit looks or what I can infer from its ingredients. This check comes first for around 36% of consumers.
Packaging and portion size Check that the pack is sealed and undamaged, and how many biscuits you’ll take for the journey. For a single train journey, I want to take a portion that I won’t have to store while I’m travelling. A handy, sealed pack matters most to around 29% of consumers.
Shop along your route Check the current range at a convenient shop and have another explicitly gluten-free option in mind. If I’m short on time before setting off, I want to know where I can buy a suitable biscuit. For around 21% of consumers, convenience comes first.
Flavour and other preferences Once you’ve checked that it’s gluten-free, compare the type of biscuit, any other relevant allergens and, if you wish, the nutritional information per 100 g. Once a biscuit meets my gluten-free and travel requirements, I want to choose based on flavour or another dietary need. For around 14% of consumers, this is the main consideration after that.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a biscuit with no visible wheat is gluten-free

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that processed ingredients can become contaminated with gluten. So, if you have coeliac disease, checking the ingredients alone isn’t a suitable way to assess a product before buying it.

    Choose a sealed pack labelled ‘gluten-free’ or displaying the official Crossed Grain symbol, and check the current allergen information.

  • Relying on an old product page

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergy information, among other details, can change.

    Check the packaging of the biscuits you’re buying, even if you’ve taken the same variety with you before.

  • Expecting every supermarket to stock the same products

    Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI offer different gluten-free biscuit options. In October 2026, Lidl said its additional gluten-free products were unavailable.

    Check the range at a convenient shop before you set off, and have another explicitly gluten-free option in reserve.

    Otherwise, you may need to make an extra trip to a shop just before setting off.

Brands compared

These brands and product ranges show the types of biscuits you can compare. The labelling and allergen information on the packaging remain the deciding factors when choosing a product.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn offers a range that includes gluten-free almond biscuits, double cookies and chocolate chip cookies.

  • Different types of biscuits to compare by flavour and packaging.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the current packaging, as product information can change.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

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

  • A choice of different types of biscuits within the range.
  • Compare the quantity in each pack with how much you want to take on your journey.

Schär

Jumbo offers Schär Choco Chip Cookies Glutenvrij in a 100 g pack.

  • A specific biscuit variety whose pack size you can compare.
  • Check the current packaging and any other allergens in store.

Cereal

Jumbo offers 150 g packs of Cereal chocolate biscuits, described as gluten-free and lactose-free.

  • The lactose-free label is useful if you’re looking for that additional feature.
  • A lactose-free label says nothing about other allergens, so check the packaging for those.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI offers gluten-free coconut macaroons and coconut rings, each in a pack of six weighing 360 g.

  • Both packs contain several biscuits to take with you or share.
  • If you only want one biscuit for a short journey, you’ll need to consider what to do with the rest of the pack.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a range of caramelised biscuits.

  • A brand name doesn’t make a particular biscuit suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Only choose it if the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’ or displays the official symbol.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for when buying biscuits for a train journey if I have coeliac disease?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for ‘gluten-free’ or the official Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. Also read the ingredients and allergen information for the biscuits you’re taking with you.

Is a biscuit automatically suitable if wheat isn’t listed in the ingredients?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that processed ingredients can become contaminated with gluten. If you have coeliac disease, also check for an explicit gluten-free label or the official symbol.

Can I rely solely on the online product information?

No. Use it to compare options, then check the pack you buy. Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergy information can change.

Can I count on Lidl having extra gluten-free products before I set off?

Not without checking the current range. In October 2026, Lidl said its additional gluten-free products were unavailable. Check any biscuits you find in store by looking at the labelling and information on their own packaging.