Breakfast lovers who strictly avoid gluten
If you have coeliac disease and want cornflakes for a sweet breakfast, don’t rely on maize being listed as an ingredient. Check the gluten-free label, ingredients list and current packaging first.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Breakfast lovers comparing nutritional values
You’re looking for gluten-free cornflakes, but you also want to compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g across suitable varieties.
Practical supermarket shoppers
You want to know whether your chosen variety is available before relying on it for a regular breakfast.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the gluten-free label on the packaging. Only then compare the nutritional information and availability of varieties that meet this requirement.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Gluten-free label | Check the ‘gluten-free’ label and the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; don’t rely on maize being the main ingredient. | If I have to strictly avoid gluten because of coeliac disease, I want to be able to confirm that these particular cornflakes are sold as gluten-free. Around 46% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, so differences in stated serving sizes don’t affect the comparison. | For my sweet breakfast, I want to be able to choose between gluten-free varieties based on their nutritional values. This comparison is the most important next step for around 36% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check just before buying that the specific variety is available, and read the packaging again. | If I want to buy the same cornflakes regularly, my chosen variety needs to be available. This matters most to around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming that maize means a product is gluten-free
Cornflakes may contain gluten-containing ingredients as well as maize. Albert Heijn’s product information lists barley malt extract in Kellogg's Corn Flakes, and barley in the allergen information.
If you have coeliac disease, look for the gluten-free label on the current packaging and check the ingredients list too.
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Comparing nutritional values per serving only
The stated serving size can vary from one product to another, making values per serving less useful when comparing two packs.
When comparing gluten-free varieties, start with fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g. Then decide how much you’ll have in a serving.
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Assuming a product is still available because it was before
The Jumbo product information consulted stated that the gluten-free cornflakes reviewed were no longer available in its online range. At Albert Heijn, the Schär and Consenza varieties reviewed were listed as discontinued.
Check that the specific variety is available just before buying, and read the packaging again, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Brands to consider
AH Glutenvrij
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range, including a 200 g gluten-free cornflakes variety.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists 5 g of fibre, 4.1 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the current packaging.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten
Jumbo’s own-brand range, including a 200 g gluten-free cornflakes variety that was reviewed.
- The product page displayed the ‘gluten-free’ label and the Crossed Grain symbol.
- Jumbo stated on the same page that this pack was no longer available in its online range; check current availability.
Consenza
A gluten-free brand whose Corn Flakes gv variety was listed by Albert Heijn and reviewed.
- Albert Heijn listed 9.3 g of fibre and 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety.
- The product page consulted stated that the variety had been discontinued; check availability before relying on it.
Schär
A gluten-free brand with a 250 g WEB Cornflakes variety that was reviewed.
- Albert Heijn’s product information described this variety as gluten-free, wheat-free and lactose-free, and listed 5 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The same information listed 1.8 g of salt per 100 g; the Albert Heijn page consulted stated that the variety had been discontinued.
Kellogg's
Useful as a comparison with gluten-free cornflakes, but the Kellogg's Corn Flakes variety reviewed is not a gluten-free choice.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this specific variety contains barley malt extract, and the allergen information lists barley and cereals containing gluten.
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Frequently asked questions
Are cornflakes made from maize automatically gluten-free?
No. Having maize as an ingredient doesn’t automatically make the finished cornflakes gluten-free. For example, according to Albert Heijn’s product information, Kellogg's Corn Flakes contains barley malt extract. If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the current packaging.
Should I read the ingredients list as well as checking for a ‘gluten-free’ label?
Yes. When buying, check both the gluten-free label and the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how cereals containing gluten must be listed in the ingredients list. Always check the current packaging, even for a product you’ve bought before.
How do I compare the nutritional values of gluten-free cornflakes?
Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g before looking at values per serving. For example, Albert Heijn listed 9.3 g of fibre and 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g for Consenza Corn Flakes gv, compared with 5 g of fibre and 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes. When buying, check the current packaging and availability of your chosen variety.