Who is this choice relevant to?

A quick breakfast, with coeliac disease in mind

You want cornflakes that need no preparation, but check the current “gluten-free” claim, ingredients and allergen information before eating them.

Comparing fibre content too

First, find a suitable gluten-free product, then compare its fibre content using the nutritional information. Make sure you compare the same quantity, for example per 100 g.

Picking up breakfast cereal with your regular shopping

You compare products at different supermarkets and want to be able to find a suitable option again. A gluten-free breakfast cereal range doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a specific pack of cornflakes is gluten-free.

What should you check when buying?

First, check the gluten-free claim on the packaging. Then compare how quickly you can prepare breakfast, which nutritional information matters to you and where you can find the specific product.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant to
Gluten-free suitability Check the “gluten-free” claim, ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, “gluten-free” may only be used for food sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. If I need to eat gluten-free because of coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on maize being the main ingredient. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first.
Quick to prepare Choose cornflakes you can serve straight away for breakfast, and think about which drink or other topping you’ll have with them. On a busy morning, I want a breakfast that doesn’t need cooking. Around 25% of consumers give this convenience top priority.
Fibre and nutritional information For products that are suitably gluten-free, compare the current nutritional information, such as fibre per 100 g and per serving. If I eat the same flakes regularly, I want to know how their nutritional values compare. For around 17% of consumers, this comparison matters most.
Finding it in store Check the specific product and its current packaging; don’t assume it’s suitable just because it’s part of a general gluten-free breakfast cereal range. I want to be able to find my usual breakfast cereal as part of my regular shop. For around 16% of consumers, ease of finding it is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming maize means gluten-free

    Cornflakes can contain gluten-containing ingredients as well as maize. For example, Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Kellogg's Corn Flakes.

    If you have coeliac disease, check the current gluten-free claim and read the ingredients and allergen information before eating them.

  • Relying on a product description you read earlier

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change. So an earlier description may not match the pack you’re holding.

    Read the label again even when buying the product repeatedly, especially if you need to eat gluten-free.

  • Assuming a gluten-free range means the cornflakes are gluten-free

    ALDI lists gluten-free muesli and porridge oats in its breakfast cereal range. That doesn’t automatically make ordinary cornflakes from the same supermarket gluten-free.

    Check the claim and allergen information for the specific product you want to buy.

Brands and product ranges to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn stocks AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes as part of its range of gluten-free breakfast products.

  • The product name makes it easy to identify which cornflakes to compare within this range.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo sells Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes 200 g as an own-brand product.

  • The product name states both its gluten-free positioning and pack size.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information.

Consenza

Jumbo presents Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes 250 g as a product for a gluten-free and wheat-free diet.

  • Jumbo also mentions fibre for this product, which you can take into account by checking the current label.
  • A fibre claim doesn’t replace checking the ingredients and other allergens.

Kellogg's

Kellogg's Corn Flakes are ordinary cornflakes, not an option you should choose as gluten-free without further checks.

  • Kellogg's Netherlands publishes the ingredients for this specific product.
  • The manufacturer lists barley malt extract; barley is a gluten-containing grain.

ALDI / Golden Bridge

ALDI lists gluten-free muesli and porridge oats in its range; Golden Bridge Cornflakes is a separate product.

  • The breakfast cereal range gives you a starting point if you want to explore other product categories too.
  • A general mention of gluten-free breakfast cereals doesn’t confirm that Golden Bridge Cornflakes are gluten-free.

Lidl

Lidl is a supermarket where you can check the current gluten-free range.

  • Information about the range can help you search for gluten-free products more easily.
  • Check the availability and gluten-free claim for each specific cereal product separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Are cornflakes made from maize automatically gluten-free?

No. A product made from maize can also contain gluten-containing ingredients: Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in Kellogg's Corn Flakes. If you have coeliac disease, check the current “gluten-free” claim, ingredients and allergen information.

What does “gluten-free” mean on the packaging?

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, “gluten-free” may only be used if the food sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Oats must also meet requirements for production, preparation or processing to avoid contamination with gluten-containing grains.

Should I check the label again when buying the product repeatedly?

Yes, check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change.

Does a supermarket’s gluten-free range mean all its cornflakes are gluten-free?

No. For example, ALDI lists gluten-free muesli and porridge oats, but that doesn’t tell you anything about an individual pack of Golden Bridge Cornflakes. Look for the gluten-free claim on the specific product.