If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, first choose white bread or rolls that are clearly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging; ordinary white bread and spelt bread are not suitable alternatives. A half or whole loaf is ideal for sandwiches, while gluten-free white rolls are handy for individual portions on King’s Day. Check the allergens, preparation instructions and availability for both.
If you’re shopping for someone with coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label, allergens and risk of contact with ordinary bread before serving. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
If you’d like to serve both sandwiches and individual portions, you can choose between gluten-free white bread and gluten-free white rolls. Check which option is available at your chosen shop, and keep gluten-free portions separate when serving.
If you regularly buy gluten-free white bread, you can compare the fibre and salt content per 100 g across products. Check the ingredients list for iodised salt: according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt.
Before planning a King’s Day meal, first check that the bread is suitable for the person who will be eating it. Then choose how you want to serve it and, if relevant, compare the nutritional information for specific products.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free option | Read the gluten-free label and allergen information on the current packaging. When serving, also avoid contact with crumbs from ordinary bread. | If I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check which bread I can serve without it coming into contact with ordinary bread. This check comes first for around 46% of consumers. |
| Bread format and availability | Compare a half or whole loaf for sandwiches with individual gluten-free rolls for separate portions. Check availability at your shop. | For a shared King’s Day spread, I want to be able to serve portions that suit the number of guests. Bread format and availability are the first considerations for around 36% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. | If gluten-free bread is a regular part of my meals, I want to know how the products differ in their ingredients. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
The colour or shape tells you nothing about whether a product is labelled gluten-free. Spelt also contains gluten; according to the Voedingscentrum, even a small amount can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
Check the current packaging for a gluten-free label, and read the ingredients and allergen information before serving the roll.
A roll shown online may not be available at the shop where you do your food shopping. PLUS listed a gluten-free white roll that wasn’t available at the selected shop.
Check your chosen shop before finalising the menu, and think about another gluten-free bread option that would also work with the meal.
Baker’s salt contains iodine, but according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use it. So the bread category alone won’t tell you whether iodised salt has been added.
Check each product’s ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt.
The ingredients and nutritional value of gluten-free white bread can vary from one product to another. The gluten-free label alone tells you nothing about its fibre content.
Compare the fibre and salt per 100 g on the packaging of the breads you’re choosing between.
Worth exploring if you’re looking for a half loaf of gluten-free white bread for sandwiches.
Worth exploring if you’re looking for packaged gluten-free white bread for sandwiches or toast.
Worth exploring if you want to choose between gluten-free white bread and individual white rolls.
Worth exploring if you’d like to compare different gluten-free bread formats from Schär.
Worth exploring if you want to check the standard range and any additional gluten-free products.
Worth exploring if you’re looking for gluten-free bread or rolls in the bakery section.
For individual portions on King’s Day, we’ve included a mini baguette product here. Before buying, check the gluten-free label and pack size; if you’re making sandwiches with a half or whole loaf, you can compare the bread options above.
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An option for individual bread portions on King’s Day, provided the current packaging confirms the required gluten-free label.
The title says 7 pieces, but the quantities provided vary. Check the number of pieces and net weight on the packaging.
The product information mentions baking, soya and possible traces of lupin and mustard. Check the current preparation and allergen information if it’s relevant to your choice.
Don’t assume it is: wheat and spelt contain gluten. Choose bread that is explicitly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging, and check the allergen information too.
Only if you can confirm that the roll is suitable for them; allergen information alone doesn’t confirm that an unwrapped roll is gluten-free. Ask about the specific product and how it is handled. If in doubt, choose a wrapped roll with a clear gluten-free label.
No, you can’t tell from the gluten-free label. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt; check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt.
Keep the gluten-free bread separate and use clean chopping boards, knives and serving utensils to prevent crumbs from ordinary bread getting onto it. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
