Who is this choice relevant to?

Host with a guest who has coeliac disease

You want to choose a biscuit that’s clearly labelled gluten-free for a drinks party, birthday or coffee break, and serve it separately from snacks containing gluten.

Someone looking for a larger pack to share

You need enough biscuits for a small group, so you compare pack sizes and portions as well as the gluten-free labelling on the packaging.

Guest checking for other allergens too

As well as gluten, milk, egg, hazelnuts or soya may be relevant to someone at the table. Check the allergen information for the exact variant before serving it.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing chocolate biscuits for someone with coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free labelling and how you’ll serve them. Then compare the quantity and any other allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling and serving separately Read the gluten-free labelling and any warnings on the current packaging. Keep the biscuits and serving utensils separate from snacks containing gluten. If I’m inviting someone with coeliac disease, I first want to know which biscuit I can offer separately, without any contact with crumbs. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Pack size and sharing format Compare the net weight, number of portions and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped with the number of guests. For a small group, I want to be able to put out enough biscuits without relying on a single snack portion. Having enough in the pack is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Other allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, including any warnings about milk, egg, nuts or soya. If a guest needs to avoid an allergen as well as gluten, I want to know whether the same biscuit is suitable for them too. This additional check is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming chocolate means gluten-free

    The chocolate coating tells you nothing about whether the biscuit contains gluten. According to Lotus Bakeries, Lotus Speculoos with chocolate lists wheat flour and gluten.

    For a guest with coeliac disease, choose a biscuit whose current packaging explicitly says it’s gluten-free. Don’t put biscuits containing gluten in the same bowl.

  • Leaving gluten-free biscuits on a mixed snack table

    Even a gluten-free biscuit can come into contact with crumbs or shared serving utensils. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights this risk of cross-contamination.

    Use a separate plate and clean serving utensils. If there are lots of different snacks on the table, individual wrappers can make it easier to hand out the biscuits separately.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a biscuit is also free from milk, egg, nuts or soya. For example, Albert Heijn lists hazelnuts, milk and egg for AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies.

    Check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack before choosing the same biscuit for several guests.

  • Taking ‘sharing bag’ at face value

    This description doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in the pack or whether they’re individually wrapped.

    Compare the net weight and stated number of portions with the size of your group. If necessary, choose several packs whose gluten-free labelling you’ve checked, rather than a larger pack containing gluten.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies in a 160 g pack.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variant is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • This variant contains hazelnuts, milk and egg. Check the current packaging before offering the biscuits to guests.

Verkade

Verkade describes Oaties Milk Chocolate as a gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate; Albert Heijn lists it in a 150 g pack.

  • Verkade’s product information lists gluten-free oat flakes and gluten-free oat flour for this variant.
  • The ingredients include milk chocolate and soya lecithin. Check the allergen information on the packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten Digestives Milk Chocolate in a 165 g pack as part of its gluten-free range.

  • The stated pack size gives you a useful point of comparison for sharing with a small group.
  • Before buying, read the current ingredients, allergen information and any warnings for this exact variant.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Speculoos with chocolate isn’t a gluten-free choice for a guest with coeliac disease.

  • It’s a chocolate option for guests who don’t need gluten-free biscuits.
  • Lotus Bakeries lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as an allergen. Keep these biscuits away from the gluten-free plate.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl stocks Sondey biscuits and also advertises an additional gluten-free range that changes over time.

  • Check the current packaging for each biscuit variant when shopping at Lidl.
  • The Sondey name alone doesn’t guarantee a product is gluten-free. For a guest with coeliac disease, choose only a specific product whose packaging confirms it’s suitable.

Chocolate biscuits to share at Joybuy

This selection features gluten-free oat biscuits with milk chocolate in a 150 g pack, ideal for sharing with a small group. Check the current packaging before serving and keep the biscuits separate from snacks containing gluten.

Verkade Gluten-Free Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Gluten-Free Oaties Milk Chocolate 150 g

A pack to share with a small group, provided you check the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging and serve the biscuits separately.

Verkade’s product information mentions gluten-free oats; the ingredients for this variant include milk chocolate and soya lecithin. Also check the rest of the allergen information when you buy it.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can I give Lotus Speculoos with chocolate to someone with coeliac disease?

No, this variant isn’t suitable: Lotus Bakeries lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as an allergen. Choose a biscuit whose current packaging explicitly says it’s gluten-free for that guest.

What should I do if a biscuit pack carries a warning about gluten?

Take any warning about possible cross-contamination or suitability for people with coeliac disease into account when making your choice. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains why these warnings matter. If the packaging is unclear, choose another biscuit with labelling you can assess.

How should I serve gluten-free biscuits alongside ordinary biscuits?

Keep the gluten-free biscuits in a separate bowl and use clean serving utensils. This helps stop crumbs from products containing gluten getting into the gluten-free bowl, a risk highlighted by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Are gluten-free chocolate biscuits also free from milk, nuts or egg?

No, the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about those other allergens. For example, Albert Heijn lists hazelnuts, milk and egg for AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies. Check the allergen information on the exact pack for each guest.