Who might need a gluten-free alternative?

Hosts with a guest who has coeliac disease

You need a bread option labelled gluten-free, which you can prepare and serve separately. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that even crumbs can cause cross-contamination.

Hosts serving a table of sharing dishes

You’re looking for bread to serve alongside a range of dishes and dips. Rolls, flatbreads or sharing bread can all work, even if they don’t have the shape or crust of tiger bread. Albert Heijn and PLUS include these types of gluten-free bread in their ranges.

Shoppers buying everything from one supermarket

You want to know in advance which type of gluten-free bread you can buy at your chosen supermarket. Check the latest product information and availability at your store, and read the packaging of the product you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a guest with coeliac disease, first choose a product labelled gluten-free, then decide which type of bread best suits the snacks. If you’re also serving regular tiger bread, prepare and serve the two separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Gluten-free and served separately Check the gluten-free label and allergen information. Set aside a clean, separate area and use dedicated utensils for serving. If a guest has coeliac disease, I want their bread to be gluten-free and kept away from ordinary bread crumbs; this is the top priority for around 50% of shoppers.
Serving size and format Choose between a whole loaf, individual rolls, petit pains, flatbread or sharing bread. Check how many individual portions you can serve. With a range of snacks, I want to share the bread or serve it to each guest without mixing the gluten-free portions. The serving format is the deciding factor for around 30% of shoppers.
Choice of supermarket Check whether your chosen type of bread is available at your supermarket and compare the latest product information with the packaging. If I do my shopping at one supermarket, I want to know in advance whether I can get a suitable gluten-free alternative there; around 20% of shoppers prioritise this practical consideration.

Common serving mistakes

  • Assuming a tiger crust means the bread is gluten-free

    The crust doesn’t tell you whether the bread is suitable for a guest with coeliac disease. Jumbo lists wheat, barley and wheat gluten among the ingredients in Boeren Tijger Volkoren.

    Choose a product labelled gluten-free for that guest, and check the specific label. Keep regular tiger bread separate if you’re serving it to other guests too.

  • Serving gluten-free bread with shared utensils

    The Dutch Coeliac Society says that even crumbs can cause cross-contamination. A shared knife, breadboard or dip could therefore come into contact with the separate gluten-free portion.

    Keep the gluten-free bread sealed until you need it, and use clean, separate utensils, toppings and dips when serving.

  • Trusting a range page instead of checking the packaging

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. PLUS notes in its product information that the details may differ from those on the packaging.

    When you buy the product, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be serving.

  • Assuming all gluten-free bread contains iodised salt

    PLUS lists iodised salt in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij. This ingredient information doesn’t tell you what other breads contain.

    If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen rather than relying on the bread category.

Brands with gluten-free bread options

The ranges mentioned offer different types of bread. Always check the specific product and its packaging before buying.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s gluten-free bakery range includes rolls and sharing bread.

  • The choice between individual rolls and sharing bread works well for different ways of serving.
  • If you’re looking for a specific type of bread for a guest with coeliac disease, check the packaging of the option you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a gluten-free bakery category that includes bread and rolls.

  • The dedicated gluten-free category makes it easier to find a suitable type of bread.
  • According to its product information, Jumbo Boeren Tijger Volkoren contains wheat, barley and wheat gluten; don’t confuse it with a gluten-free alternative.

PLUS

PLUS offers gluten-free bread and petit pains, so you can choose between a whole loaf and smaller portions.

  • The range includes white, brown and multiseed bread.
  • PLUS recommends checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details may change.

Dirk

Dirk offers products including Schär Meisterbackers Classic and gluten-free mini baguettes.

  • A whole loaf and smaller types of bread give you different options for the table.
  • Check that the option you want is available at the store where you shop.

ALDI

ALDI includes gluten-free bread in its bakery range.

  • Part-baked rolls can be a good choice if you want to serve bread in individual portions.
  • Before buying, check which specific gluten-free product is available and read the information on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl has a page for gluten-free products alongside its standard range.

  • The range page can be a useful starting point when you’re looking for gluten-free products.
  • In October 2026, Lidl reported that additional gluten-free products weren’t available at the time. Check the current range before relying on a specific type of bread being available.

Gluten-free bread options on Joybuy

Matching products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is regular tiger bread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Don’t assume that regular tiger bread is gluten-free. Jumbo lists wheat, barley and wheat gluten in Boeren Tijger Volkoren; choose a product labelled gluten-free for a guest with coeliac disease, and check the label.

How can I keep gluten-free bread separate during a world food night?

Keep the bread sealed until it’s time to serve, and use a clean area, separate utensils and separate toppings or dips. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that even crumbs can cause cross-contamination.

Can bread containing oats be labelled gluten-free?

Yes. A product containing oats can be labelled gluten-free; for example, PLUS lists gluten-free oat flakes among the ingredients in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij. Don’t judge another oat product by the grain name alone: check the label and all the information on its own packaging.

Does gluten-free bread always contain iodised salt?

No, don’t assume this is the case for every product. PLUS lists iodised salt in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij; for other bread, check the ingredients on the packaging to see what type of salt it contains.