Who are these choices relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

For a quick weekday breakfast, the label on the specific pack matters more than the fact that cornflakes are made from maize. Look for ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free logo, and read the ingredients and warnings too.

People who plan their breakfasts in advance

If you buy cornflakes for several weekdays, it’s also worth checking whether you can order the same gluten-free variety again. Check availability with your own retailer before relying on a product page.

People with other dietary restrictions

Alongside gluten, lactose, other allergens and nutritional values may also matter. Product listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo show that these features vary between gluten-free varieties.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking for a gluten-free label on the current packaging. Then consider availability and any other dietary preferences to find cornflakes that suit your morning routine.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Clearly labelled gluten-free Look for ‘gluten-free’ or a gluten-free logo on the current pack; read the ingredients and warnings too. If I’m choosing cornflakes for breakfast with coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on maize as an ingredient. Around 50% of consumers prioritise clear confirmation that a product is gluten-free.
Availability Check stock at your chosen retailer and see whether the pack size suits your shopping needs for the working week. If you want to stock up on the same breakfast for weekdays, a variety that can’t be ordered is of little use. For around 25% of consumers, availability is the top priority.
Other dietary requirements Read the allergen information and, if relevant to you, compare whether the product is lactose-free, as well as its sugars, salt and fibre per 100 g. If I have another allergy or dietary preference, I also want to know what the product contains besides gluten. Around 25% of consumers put these additional checks first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all maize cornflakes are gluten-free

    Maize as the main ingredient doesn’t tell you enough about the whole product. Albert Heijn lists barley and barley malt extract in its regular AH Cornflakes; Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in its standard Corn Flakes.

    If you have coeliac disease, choose a specific pack labelled ‘gluten-free’ or bearing a gluten-free logo, then read the ingredients and warnings.

  • Taking a product page as confirmation of stock

    Jumbo says that the Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten and Consenza cornflakes mentioned are no longer in its online range. Albert Heijn marks the Schär variety mentioned as discontinued.

    Check shortly before you shop whether the variety you want is available at your store or for delivery in your area.

    If a variety is unavailable, you may have to spend extra time looking for alternatives when planning your weekly shop.

  • Overlooking other allergens and nutritional information

    ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens too. Jumbo says that Consenza Pure & Free may contain nuts, soya and sesame.

    If you have other dietary restrictions, read the full allergen information on the pack and compare relevant nutritional values per 100 g.

  • Relying on a certification mark instead of reading the full label

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the Crossed Grain trademark offers extra assurance that a product is gluten-free. It doesn’t tell you whether the product suits other allergies or dietary preferences.

    Even if a pack carries a certification mark, check the current ingredients, warnings and nutritional information too.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists a 200 g gluten-free cornflakes variety in its own-brand range.

  • The product page describes it as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan, with 5 g of fibre and 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change; check the pack you buy.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo lists a 200 g gluten-free cornflakes variety with the Crossed Grain trademark and code NL-106-061.

  • The Dutch Coeliac Society describes the trademark as an extra way to identify gluten-free products.
  • Jumbo says this specific variety is no longer in its online range; check availability before relying on it.

Consenza

Consenza lists gluten-free cornflakes as a breakfast product; Jumbo lists the 250 g Pure & Free variety.

  • Jumbo’s product listing describes this variety as gluten-free and wheat-free.
  • The same listing says it may contain nuts, soya and sesame, and that it is no longer in Jumbo’s online range.

Schär

Albert Heijn lists Schär WEB Cornflakes as a gluten-free, wheat-free and lactose-free variety.

  • The stated lactose-free feature may be useful if you’re checking for this as well as gluten.
  • Albert Heijn marks this variety as discontinued and lists 1.8 g of salt per 100 g; check the current packaging and availability.

Kellogg's

The standard Corn Flakes on Kellogg's Dutch product page aren’t a confirmed gluten-free option.

  • Checking the ingredients list lets you assess this specific variety.
  • Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in these Corn Flakes. Don’t choose them as a replacement for cornflakes labelled gluten-free for people with coeliac disease.

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Frequently asked questions

Are cornflakes made from maize automatically gluten-free?

No. Maize as the main ingredient doesn’t mean the whole cornflakes variety is gluten-free. Albert Heijn lists barley malt extract and barley in regular AH Cornflakes; Kellogg's Netherlands lists barley malt extract in standard Corn Flakes. If you have coeliac disease, check for a gluten-free label on the current pack.

What does ‘gluten-free’ on a pack mean?

Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food sold to the final consumer in the Netherlands may only be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check that the label appears on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.

Do gluten-free cornflakes need the Crossed Grain trademark?

No. A product can carry the legally permitted ‘gluten-free’ label without that trademark. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the Crossed Grain trademark offers extra assurance, and products bearing it contain less than 20 ppm of gluten.

What if the online information differs from the pack?

Before using the product, read the information on the packaging you bought. Albert Heijn points out that the ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information for its products may change.

Should I check for allergens other than gluten?

Yes. If other allergens are relevant to you, read the full allergen information too. For example, Jumbo says that Consenza Pure & Free Gluten-Free Cornflakes may contain nuts, soya and sesame.