People with coeliac disease who take spiced breakfast cake with them
You’re looking for a spiced breakfast cake that’s clearly labelled gluten-free, and want to check the latest ingredients and allergen information every time you buy it.
Who is this relevant to?
Lunch planners comparing nutritional information
You want to enjoy spiced breakfast cake as a sweet addition to your lunch, so you check the sugars, fibre and portion size.
People who eat lunch on the go
You want to take a portion with you without having to slice an uncut cake when you get there.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you’re considering gluten-free spiced breakfast cake as part of your lunch, check the gluten-free labelling first if you have coeliac disease. Then compare the nutritional information and choose a pack that suits the number of portions you want.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it most relevant to? |
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| Gluten-free labelling | Check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ labelling, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to choose a cake that’s clearly labelled gluten-free and make sure I don’t overlook other allergens. For around 42% of consumers, confidence that a product is gluten-free comes first. |
| Sugars and fibre | Compare the sugars and fibre per 100 g, and check how much your own portion contains. | I want a sweet addition to my lunch, but I also want to know how much sugar and fibre that portion contains. For around 33% of consumers, this nutritional information matters most. |
| Portion and packaging | Compare a single bar with the number of portions listed for an uncut cake. | For my lunchbox, I want to take a portion with me without having to slice a whole cake. For around 25% of consumers, convenience is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means it makes a complete lunch
Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists 42 to 43.4 g of sugars per 100 g for the gluten-free spiced breakfast cakes reviewed. The uncut Peijnenburg and Jumbo versions list 1 g and 1.1 g of fibre per 100 g respectively. Gluten-free labelling doesn’t tell you what the rest of your lunch contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, then decide what else you’d like to eat with the cake.
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Only checking for gluten
Gluten-free spiced breakfast cake may contain other allergens. Albert Heijn lists lupin and milk in its Peijnenburg product; its AH bar lists milk, lactose and lupin, and carries a warning about sesame and nuts, among other things.
Read the ingredients list and allergen declaration every time you buy it, even if you’re already familiar with the product.
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Assuming it contains iodised baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt isn’t always used. So the name ‘spiced breakfast cake’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is made with iodised baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients information or ask the manufacturer which type of salt is used if this matters to your choice.
Brands to consider
Jumbo Lekker Vrij
Jumbo lists a 300 g gluten-free, uncut spiced breakfast cake for anyone who wants several portions from one pack.
- The Jumbo product page displays the Crossed Grain symbol and lists 12 portions.
- According to Jumbo, this version contains lupin and milk, with 43.4 g of sugars and 1.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn lists a 65 g gluten-free spiced cake bar as a single portion to take with you.
- According to Albert Heijn, the bar is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
- Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and lupin, a warning about sesame and nuts, and 43 g of added sugars per 100 g.
Peijnenburg
Albert Heijn lists a 285 g gluten-free, uncut Peijnenburg spiced breakfast cake with nine portions.
- With the uncut format, you can decide how many slices to take from the pack.
- The product information lists lupin and milk, with 42 g of sugars and 1 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the current packaging, as product information can change.
Damhert
Jumbo has a product page for 300 g of Damhert gluten-free breakfast gingerbread, but notes that it’s no longer part of its online range.
- The Jumbo product page includes ingredients and nutritional information for this gingerbread version.
- Jumbo lists milk and lactose, with 46.4 g of sugars and 0.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in spiced breakfast cake if I have coeliac disease?
Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre identifies this labelling and the Crossed Grain symbol as things to look out for; you should also read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you’re buying.
Is gluten-free spiced breakfast cake a complete lunch on its own?
No. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t describe the nutritional value of your whole lunch. Compare the sugars, fibre and portion size of the cake you choose, and think about what else you’ll eat with it.
Can gluten-free spiced breakfast cake contain other allergens?
Yes. For the Peijnenburg spiced breakfast cake reviewed, Albert Heijn lists lupin and milk. Its AH spiced cake bar also lists lactose and carries a warning about sesame and nuts. Always check the current label for the version you choose.
Does spiced breakfast cake automatically contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt isn’t always used; check the ingredients information or ask the manufacturer.
How should I store an opened, uncut spiced breakfast cake?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the Peijnenburg version, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark place in a sealed container or tin; Jumbo advises keeping its version in a cool, dry place.