Who are these options relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

For a late-night snack, you want to be able to check first that the bread is labelled gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes a gluten-free diet as essential for people with coeliac disease.

Anyone looking to prepare a small snack

You’d rather have a roll or mini baguette than a whole loaf for a single snack. If you choose a part-baked product, check how much preparation it requires.

Anyone comparing labels

As well as checking for a gluten-free label, you want to look at the ingredients, other allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions for the bread you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking for a gluten-free label on the current packaging. Then compare the type of bread that suits a late-night snack and any other product information that matters to you.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Gluten-free labelling Read the current packaging; if the product contains oats, check how they are described. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the type of bread alone. For around 37% of consumers, gluten-free labelling comes first.
Portion and preparation Check the number of pieces, whether baking is required, and the preparation and storage instructions. Late in the evening, I might just want one small roll without opening a whole loaf. A small portion that’s quick to use is the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. If I’m choosing between gluten-free breads, I want to know what else is in them. For around 18% of consumers, this comparison gets the most attention.
Local availability Check that the exact product is available at your local branch or for delivery to your area shortly before ordering or setting off. A product that’s only listed online is no use to me when I want a late-night snack. For around 18% of consumers, actual availability is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on the type of bread alone

    Rice, maize or oat bread isn’t suitable for coeliac disease simply because of its name. Oats in gluten-free products must also meet certain conditions to prevent contamination with other grains.

    First check that the current packaging explicitly says gluten-free, then read the ingredients and allergen information.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether the bread is also free from soya, milk, nuts or other allergens.

    If you have a food allergy, read the full allergen information for the exact product.

  • Using ‘multiseed’ as a guide to nutritional information

    The product name doesn’t tell you how much fibre or salt gluten-free bread contains. Product information from PLUS shows that these values can vary between loaves.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the current packaging rather than relying on the name alone.

  • Assuming an online range reflects in-store stock

    A product shown online may not be available at your local branch or for delivery to your area. ALDI also limits its displayed part-baked range to shops with an in-store bakery.

    Check the exact bread and its local availability shortly before buying.

    A wasted trip to the shop takes time too, especially when you want to make the snack that same evening.

Relevant brands and shops to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online gluten-free bread category featuring its own-brand products and other brands.

  • You can compare a range of bread products in one place.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change; check the packaging of the product you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists gluten-free bread options from Schär online, including mini baguettes and ciabatta.

  • Small bread options are worth looking at if you want to bake just one snack.
  • Check whether the exact product is available at your local shop or for delivery to your area.

Lidl

Lidl directs shoppers to its standard range for gluten-free products.

  • The standard range is a useful starting point when looking for gluten-free options.
  • Lidl reported that additional gluten-free special-buy products were not available at the time. So check for a specific bread before heading to the shop.

ALDI

ALDI lists gluten-free options among its part-baked rolls and snacks.

  • A part-baked roll could be a good choice if you fancy a warm, light snack.
  • The displayed range is available at shops with an in-store bakery; check which gluten-free product is available locally.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own gluten-free bread options and breads from other brands online.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for comparing ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions for each loaf.
  • Use the current packaging to make your final checks on the product you choose.

Dirk

Dirk lists online search results for gluten-free bread in a range of styles.

  • The search results help you find a loaf or a smaller roll more easily.
  • Check whether the exact product is available at your local branch.

Mini baguettes for a late-night snack on Joybuy

This selection focuses on a small bread option to bake for a late-night snack. If you have coeliac disease, check the current gluten-free label and allergen information on the packaging before buying.

Gv Mini Baguette, pack of 7

Gv Mini Baguette, 7 pieces

A small bread option for anyone who wants to bake a late-night snack; check that the preparation time suits you.

Pack of 7. If you have coeliac disease, check the current gluten-free label; if you have other allergies, read the allergen information too.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I start when choosing bread if I have coeliac disease?

Start with bread that’s explicitly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging. Don’t rely on the type of grain or product name alone, and check the product information if it contains oats.

Is gluten-free bread also free from other allergens?

No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about other allergens. If you have a food allergy, check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact bread.

Does gluten-free bread always contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume that gluten-free bread contains iodised salt. If this matters to your comparison, check the ingredients list for the product you choose.

How should I store bread for several late-night snacks?

Follow the storage instructions for the bread you choose, especially after opening. For example, the product information for a Schär multiseed loaf at PLUS recommends resealing the packaging and eating the bread within a few days, or freezing it straight away. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other breads.

Can I rely on gluten-free bread listed online by a supermarket being available?

No. An online product listing doesn’t guarantee that the bread is available at your local branch or for delivery to your area. Check local availability for the exact product shortly before ordering or setting off.