If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, choose bread labelled gluten-free and keep it separate from bread containing gluten, crumbs and shared spreads during preparation and serving. Packaged bread is quick to serve, bake-at-home bread needs a separate preparation process, and fresh bread from a specialist supplier requires planning. Also check the label for allergen and nutritional information.
You need bread labelled gluten-free, as well as a place at the table where it won’t come into contact with ordinary bread crumbs. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease.
Mini baguettes, ciabatta or bread rolls can work well with dinner if you can arrange a separate, clean preparation and serving process for the gluten-free bread. Jumbo and PLUS list this type of bake-at-home bread in their online ranges.
As well as checking that it’s labelled gluten-free, you’ll want to compare the nutritional information. The Voedingscentrum points out that some gluten-free flour mixes are low in fibre, iron, vitamin B1 and folic acid. The type of salt used also matters if bread is a regular part of your diet.
First, work out how you can prepare and serve the bread without it coming into contact with food containing gluten. Then choose between packaged bread that’s ready to serve, bake-at-home bread for a warm bread basket, or fresh bread from a specialist supplier. Compare the packaging details that matter for your dinner.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten and contact with crumbs | Look for the gluten-free label on the current packaging, and plan to use separate utensils and spreads. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining us, I want to make sure bread chosen with care doesn’t come into contact with crumbs at the table. For around 33% of consumers, avoiding gluten is the top priority. |
| Serving warm | Check the preparation instructions and whether you can bake and serve the bread separately. | I want to serve warm rolls with dinner, but I need to be able to keep a clean preparation area free for them. For around 27% of consumers, serving warm bread is the top priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients, including the type of salt listed. | If gluten-free bread is a regular feature on the table, I want to know how it fits into the overall diet. For around 20% of consumers, nutritional considerations matter most. |
| Availability and packaging | Check local availability, the number of portions and the storage instructions. | For a planned dinner, I want to have enough suitable portions without relying on a changing supermarket shelf. For around 20% of consumers, practical availability is their main concern. |
Bread that doesn’t have wheat as its main ingredient isn’t necessarily labelled gluten-free. Under EU Regulation 828/2014, the gluten-free label may be used when the gluten content is no more than 20 mg/kg.
If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, choose bread labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging again if the brand or recipe changes.
According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease. A shared bread knife, spread or bread basket could undo all the care you took when choosing the product.
Keep the gluten-free bread separate until it’s time to serve, and use clean, separate utensils and its own serving plate.
The Voedingscentrum points out that some gluten-free flour mixes are low in fibre, iron, vitamin B1 and folic acid. Don’t assume the bread contains iodised salt simply because it’s bread.
Compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients to see what type of salt is used. If you eat it regularly, consider how the bread fits into your overall diet.
Bread shown online isn’t necessarily available at your local branch or for delivery to your area. This can make a last-minute change difficult if a guest with coeliac disease needs separate bread.
Check local availability before dinner and arrange a suitable alternative in good time.
You may need to visit another shop if the bread you planned to buy isn’t available.
An online place to look for packaged gluten-free bread, including AH Glutenvrij and products from Schär and Consenza.
An online place to look for Schär bread and bake-at-home options such as ciabatta, mini baguettes and rolls.
An online place to look for gluten-free bread, including Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn and mini baguettes.
An online place to look for products including Schär Meisterbackers Classic, Vital and Mini Baguette.
ALDI Netherlands mentions gluten-free bread options in its bakery information.
Lidl Netherlands promotes additional gluten-free products alongside its standard range.
These mini baguettes are an option if you want to serve bread with dinner. Before planning your meal, check the packaging to see whether they’re labelled gluten-free, how they should be prepared and how many pieces are included.
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Mini baguettes are a good fit for a dinner where bread rolls are served individually. Check the current packaging for the gluten-free label and allergen information, and follow the preparation instructions and portion count shown. Use clean, separate utensils if bread containing gluten is also being prepared or served.
Under EU Regulation 828/2014, bread may be labelled gluten-free if its gluten content is no more than 20 mg/kg. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, choose bread with this label on the current packaging rather than relying only on the product name not mentioning wheat.
Yes, as long as the gluten-free bread is kept separate from crumbs, shared spreads and utensils. The Voedingscentrum warns that even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease, so use a separate plate and clean, separate utensils.
No. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use iodised baker’s salt. Check the ingredients and, if you eat the bread regularly, consider your overall diet.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Dirk list specific gluten-free bread products online, while ALDI mentions gluten-free bread options in its bakery information. If you’re planning a dinner, always check the current range at your local branch or for delivery to your area, and read the label on the product you choose.
