Who is this choice relevant to?

Picnickers with coeliac disease

For you, regular breakfast loaf is not an obvious alternative. Look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the latest ingredients and allergen information every time you buy it.

Picnickers taking a single portion

If you would rather not slice it in the park or take an opened loaf with you, an individually wrapped breakfast loaf bar is a good fit for the way you pack.

Picnickers sharing breakfast loaf

A whole loaf may work well for several people. Plan how you will slice and pack the portions separately, especially if there will also be food containing gluten on the table.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check whether the specific breakfast loaf is gluten-free and which other allergens it contains. Then choose a pack that suits the number of people eating and whether you can slice it before the picnic.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Gluten-free label and allergens Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Check for allergens other than gluten separately. If I have coeliac disease, I want to see the gluten-free label; if I have other allergies, I also need to check the ingredients. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
A portion on the go Check whether it is an individually wrapped bar or an uncut loaf, and how many portions the pack contains. If I’m taking just one portion, I don’t want to have to cut it in the park or store the rest. Portion convenience comes first for around 30% of consumers.
How much you need to share Compare the pack weight and stated number of portions with the number of people eating. If I’m sharing breakfast loaf with others, I want to take enough slices without packing a separate bar for everyone. A shareable quantity is the top priority for roughly 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means ‘free from other allergens’

    The gluten-free breakfast loaves from Peijnenburg and Jumbo described here, as well as the AH bar, list milk and lupin. The Jumbo loaf also mentions the possible presence of other allergens. So a gluten-free label tells you nothing about those separate ingredients.

    Check the allergen information for the specific variety every time you buy it, even if you have taken it with you before.

  • Assuming a ‘zero’ or wholemeal breakfast loaf is gluten-free

    Words describing sugar content or the type of grain are not the same as a gluten-free label. They therefore do not answer the question of whether a breakfast loaf is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

    If you have coeliac disease, look for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging of the product you choose.

  • Expecting breakfast loaf to provide as much iodine as bread

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses the contribution of baker’s salt to iodine intake in relation to bread. That does not automatically make breakfast loaf a comparable source of iodine.

    Don’t infer the iodine content from the name ‘breakfast loaf’; check the nutritional information for the specific product.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Peijnenburg

Albert Heijn and PLUS product information lists a 285 g gluten-free, uncut Peijnenburg breakfast loaf.

  • Albert Heijn lists nine 30 g portions for this loaf.
  • Check for milk and lupin if you need to avoid these ingredients; you’ll need to divide the whole loaf into portions yourself.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

This product range includes a 300 g gluten-free, uncut breakfast loaf.

  • Jumbo lists twelve portions for this variety and displays the Crossed Grain mark.
  • The ingredients information lists milk and lupin, as well as the possible presence of other allergens. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid those too.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists a 65 g gluten-free breakfast loaf bar in this range as a single portion.

  • The individually wrapped bar doesn’t need to be cut for a picnic.
  • The product information lists milk, lactose and lupin, and mentions the possible presence of sesame and nuts.

Damhert

Jumbo’s product information lists a 300 g gluten-free breakfast gingerbread loaf from Damhert.

  • The product name makes clear that it is a gluten-free breakfast gingerbread loaf, not just any regular breakfast loaf.
  • The product information lists milk and lactose. If you find a pack, check the exact variety and the current allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify gluten-free breakfast loaf for a picnic?

Choose a breakfast loaf whose specific packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Check the current ingredients too, as other words on the front of the pack are no substitute for this label.

Is gluten-free breakfast loaf also free from milk and lupin?

No, the gluten-free label does not mean that. The Peijnenburg and Jumbo varieties described here, along with the AH Glutenvrij Breakfast Loaf Bar, list milk and lupin. If you have an allergy, check the information on the pack you are actually taking with you.

How can I take a whole gluten-free breakfast loaf to the park?

If you like, slice the loaf in advance using clean utensils and pack the slices in a sealed container, separately from food containing gluten. Also follow the storage instructions for your variety: Jumbo recommends keeping its Lekker Vrij loaf in a cool, dry place, while Peijnenburg advises storing its loaf in a dry, dark place and, once opened, in a sealed tin or container.

Can gluten-free breakfast loaf replace bread as a source of iodine?

Don’t assume that it can. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes the contribution of baker’s salt to iodine intake from bread; that does not mean breakfast loaf has a comparable iodine content. Check the nutritional information for the specific loaf rather than assuming this applies to the whole product category.