Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease

Check the gluten-free label and ingredients on every individual pack before considering the pack size. If it contains oats, check that they’re explicitly labelled gluten-free too.

Households that regularly use gluten-free oats

You’re looking for several packs of porridge oats to keep at home, provided the person you’re buying for can tolerate gluten-free oats and the quantity suits your household’s usage.

If you’re looking for a crunchy gluten-free breakfast

Compare granolas by recipe and texture, for example if you prefer buckwheat or nuts. Even with a gluten-free product, the other ingredients and allergens still matter.

What should you look for in a multipack?

If you have coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free label and ingredients on every individual pack. Then consider how much your household uses and which recipe you prefer.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free suitability Check the gluten-free label or certification on each pack and read the ingredients; only choose oats if they’re explicitly labelled gluten-free. If I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the label on every pack, including when it contains oats. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first.
A suitable quantity Compare the number of packs, the contents of each pack and the storage instructions with what your household uses. If we regularly eat gluten-free porridge, I want to have enough at home without buying more than we’ll use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock.
Recipe and texture Read the ingredients and allergen information; if you wish, compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact products. If I want crunchy granola, I check whether ingredients such as buckwheat, nuts and oats suit my preferences. For around 25% of consumers, the recipe is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is gluten-free

    A larger pack doesn’t change the ingredients. The allergen information listed by Albert Heijn for Quaker Cruesli 4 nuts value pack includes wheat and cereals containing gluten.

    Check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free before comparing pack formats.

  • Assuming all oats are gluten-free

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, oats can come into contact with gluten during processing. Not everyone with coeliac disease can tolerate even pure gluten-free oats.

    Choose oats that are explicitly labelled gluten-free, and speak to your healthcare professional if you have symptoms or are unsure about eating them.

  • Comparing only the number of packs

    A bundle of individual packs won’t necessarily be a suitable amount if your household doesn’t use the product often.

    Check the contents of each pack and the storage instructions, and choose a quantity that suits your usage.

  • Confusing gluten-free with free from other allergens

    According to the product information from Albert Heijn, Holie's gluten-free buckwheat and nut granola contains oats and nuts, among other ingredients. The gluten-free label doesn’t change that.

    Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

Brands to consider

These product ranges offer different types of breakfast cereal and pack formats. Always check the exact product and its current packaging.

AH Glutenvrij

AH Glutenvrij Volkoren havermout is an oat-based product; Albert Heijn lists it in a 450 g pack and in multipacks.

  • The porridge oats reviewed are labelled gluten-free.
  • Oats still need to be considered separately if you can’t tolerate even pure gluten-free oats.

Holie's

Albert Heijn also lists Holie's gluten-free buckwheat and nut granola in a five-pack.

  • The granola reviewed offers a crunchy breakfast option with buckwheat and nuts.
  • The recipe also contains oats and nuts; check that the other allergens are suitable for you.

Freee

Freee Chocolate Stars is a breakfast cereal made with corn and rice ingredients.

  • The Albert Heijn product information reviewed labels Chocolate Stars as gluten-free and vegan.
  • If you want to buy several packs, check the format and ingredients of the exact product.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose ordinary porridge oats or a regular Cruesli multipack if I have coeliac disease?

Don’t choose ordinary porridge oats unless the pack is labelled gluten-free; oats can come into contact with gluten. The Quaker Cruesli 4 nuts value pack listed by Albert Heijn contains wheat and cereals containing gluten, so it isn’t a gluten-free alternative.

Are gluten-free oats suitable for everyone with coeliac disease?

No. Not everyone with coeliac disease can tolerate even pure gluten-free oats. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises checking the gluten-free label; speak to your healthcare professional if you have symptoms or are unsure about eating oats.

How do I work out what quantity in a multipack is right for us?

Compare the number of individual packs and the contents of each pack with what your household uses. Check the storage instructions on the packaging too, so the quantity suits your usage.

Why should I read the packaging if the product page says it’s gluten-free?

The packaging of the product you’ll actually use is where you can check the current label, ingredients and allergens. Product information can change; for the breakfast products mentioned, Albert Heijn advises reading the packaging before use.