For the gluten-free selection at a work meeting, choose only biscuits whose specific packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Then check for other allergens and the number of biscuits or portions per pack: gluten-free does not mean a product is also free from soya, egg or oats. Regular biscuits can be served separately, but Lotus Biscoff Original contains wheat flour according to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, so it should not be included in the gluten-free selection.
For the gluten-free selection, it’s the label on the specific product that matters, not just the brand name or the shelf it’s on. Keep the packaging available so your guest can check the current ingredients and allergen information.
You’ll want to provide enough biscuits, and perhaps more than one type. Plan the gluten-free option separately from regular wheat biscuits, and check the number of biscuits or portions per pack to work out how much you need.
As well as gluten, soya, egg, oats, milk or nuts may also be a concern. Check the allergen information for each option you choose: the ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t answer those additional questions.
First, decide which biscuits you’ll offer as the gluten-free option. Then work out how much you need for your guests and check each product for any additional allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check that the specific product is labelled ‘gluten-free’. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this label may only be used in the Netherlands if the food contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten when sold to the final consumer. | If I’m putting biscuits out for a guest with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a brand name when the particular variety I’ve chosen contains wheat. For around 50% of consumers, an explicit gluten-free label is the top priority. |
| Quantity and variety | Check the number of biscuits or portions per pack before deciding how many packs you need. Compare biscuit types separately: the same pack weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are inside. | When planning the refreshments, I want to know if there will be enough biscuits and whether I can offer more than one type. Serving size and choice are the biggest factors for around 30% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings for each variety on the packaging you buy. A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out soya, egg, milk, oats or the possible presence of nuts. | If someone attending mentions another allergy or dietary restriction, I need to check it separately against the biscuits I’ve chosen. Around 20% of consumers give this additional check top priority. |
Knowing a brand doesn’t tell you whether a specific biscuit is gluten-free. Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original.
Only offer regular biscuits like these as a separate, non-gluten-free option. For the gluten-free selection, check the label on the product you’re actually buying.
A gluten-free biscuit may still contain other allergens. Albert Heijn lists soya in Schär Choco Chip Cookies; according to Jumbo, Lekker Vrij Speculaas contains egg and may also contain nuts, milk and sesame.
If it’s relevant for your meeting, ask which additional allergens you need to consider, then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety.
A weight in grams doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can put out. You could end up short, even if you’ve chosen a suitable product.
Plan for the number of guests who need a gluten-free option, and check the number of biscuits or portions on the pack.
The ingredients information on a product page you viewed earlier may not match the packaging you end up serving.
Check the packaging you’ve bought before the meeting, and keep it beside the biscuits in case anyone has questions about the ingredients or allergens.
Schär offers several types of biscuits labelled gluten-free. Compare the exact variety if you’re looking for a biscuit to include in the gluten-free selection.
This own-label range offers several types of biscuits to compare, including speculaas and chocolate chip cookies.
This Jumbo range includes several sweet products labelled gluten-free to compare, including speculaas and digestives.
Consenza is worth considering if you want to offer a raisin and cranberry variety alongside more traditional biscuits.
Lotus Biscoff Original is a regular coffee biscuit for a separate selection, not the gluten-free option.
This selection is for anyone considering a variety labelled gluten-free and made with milk chocolate for a work meeting. Before serving, check the label and allergen information on the packaging you’ve bought, and use the number of biscuits to work out how much you need.
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A biscuit with milk chocolate to consider for the gluten-free option at a work meeting; check that the packaging you’ve bought says ‘gluten-free’.
The pack contains 150 g. If anyone has additional allergies, check the information about milk, soya, oats and the possible presence of nuts. Also check the number of biscuits per pack before working out how many you’ll need for the meeting.
Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this label may only be used in the Netherlands if the food sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the label on the specific pack you buy for the work meeting.
No. Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original. Don’t offer it as the gluten-free option; at most, it can go on a separate selection of regular biscuits.
No. Albert Heijn lists soya in Schär Choco Chip Cookies, while Jumbo lists egg in Lekker Vrij Speculaas and oats in Consenza Raisin-Cranberry Biscuits. If anyone has additional allergies, always check the information for the exact variety you’ve bought.
Start with the number of guests who need a gluten-free option and check the number of biscuits or portions per pack. Pack weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits there are, so check the quantity before deciding how many packs to buy.
Yes. Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens and gluten-free label on the packaging you actually bought. Keep the pack with the refreshments so guests can check the information for themselves.
