Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone buying cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease

A corn-based cereal isn’t automatically gluten-free. You’ll need to check the gluten-free claim, ingredients and warnings on the current packaging.

Anyone comparing the fibre content of breakfast cereals

You’re looking for explicitly gluten-free cornflakes and want to know how much fibre a typical serving provides, not just the amount listed per 100 g.

Anyone looking for a suitable option in the supermarket

You want to check whether the specific gluten-free variety you’re looking for is available. An old product page or a general range listing doesn’t tell you what’s in store right now.

What should you look for?

First, check that the cornflakes you’ve chosen are explicitly labelled gluten-free. Then compare the fibre per serving and check whether that specific variety is available.

What to consider What to check Who is this important for?
Gluten-free suitability Look for a gluten-free claim and read the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. If I’m buying cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on them being made from maize alone. Gluten-free suitability is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Fibre per serving Compare the fibre per 100 g and per serving; also check the sugar and salt content in the nutritional information. Anyone wanting to assess how much fibre breakfast provides will get more from knowing the amount in their own serving than from a figure per 100 g alone. Fibre is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Availability Check whether the specific gluten-free variety you want is available and whether the pack size matches the product information. When I’m planning my shopping, I want to know whether I can actually buy the variety I’ve chosen. Current availability is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming cornflakes made from maize are always gluten-free

    Kellogg’s Dutch product information lists barley malt extract as an ingredient in its standard Corn Flakes. So, seeing maize in the product name or ingredients list isn’t enough when choosing cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease.

    Choose a variety with an explicit gluten-free claim and read the current ingredients list.

  • Confusing fibre per 100 g with fibre per serving

    Albert Heijn lists 5 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes. The stated 40 g serving provides 2 g of fibre.

    Compare servings on a like-for-like basis and check the rest of the nutritional information on the label too.

  • Relying on an old product page as proof that a product is in stock

    Jumbo’s product pages for both Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes and Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes say they are no longer part of its online range.

    Check the availability and packaging of the specific variety shortly before you buy.

    If you only discover in store that a variety isn’t available, finding an alternative could take extra time.

  • Overlooking cross-contamination warnings

    The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that cross-contamination can introduce gluten into a product that should not contain it.

    As well as the ingredients, read the allergen and cross-contamination information on the current packaging.

Relevant brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Supermarket with online product information for AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes 200 g.

  • Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free claim and 5 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Supermarket with previously published information about Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes 200 g.

  • The product information listed a gluten-free claim and 5 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer part of its online range.

Consenza

A brand that says on its own website that it sells gluten-free cornflakes.

  • According to the product information previously listed by Jumbo, Consenza Pure & Free Glutenvrije Cornflakes contain 4.6 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer part of its online range. If you buy it from another retailer, check the label on the pack.

Kellogg's

Brand with standard Corn Flakes in its Dutch product information.

  • Kellogg’s lists 3 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard Dutch variety.
  • The same product information lists barley malt extract, so don’t choose this standard variety as gluten-free cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease.

Lidl

Supermarket selling standard cornflakes and providing information about an additional gluten-free range.

  • Lidl provides separate information about its additional gluten-free range.
  • A standard variety of cornflakes or a mention of that range doesn’t confirm that those specific cornflakes are gluten-free or available. Check the packaging and current range.

Cornflakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular cornflakes made from maize automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No. Maize as an ingredient isn’t enough to confirm that they’re suitable. For example, the Dutch product information for standard Kellogg’s Corn Flakes lists barley malt extract. Look for an explicit gluten-free claim and check the ingredients on the current packaging.

What do 4.6 to 5 g of fibre per 100 g mean for a serving of cornflakes?

A serving contains less fibre than the amount listed per 100 g. For AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes, the stated 40 g serving provides 2 g of fibre, according to Albert Heijn. So compare serving sizes and the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering.

Should I read the label again if I’ve bought the same cornflakes before?

Yes, check the current packaging before using the product. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.

Can I simply choose a gluten-free variety of cornflakes at Jumbo, Lidl or ALDI?

No, check the gluten-free claim on the specific pack. Jumbo says the own-brand gluten-free variety previously listed is no longer part of its online range. A listing for standard cornflakes at Lidl or ALDI doesn’t confirm that the variety is gluten-free either. Check current availability too.