People with coeliac disease
You need cornflakes labelled as gluten-free. Check the current packaging rather than assuming that all maize-based cornflakes are suitable.
Who should look for gluten-free cornflakes?
Families having breakfast together on Sunday
You may want to serve cornflakes with milk, yoghurt, quark or a plant-based alternative. If someone at the table needs to eat gluten-free, check the packaging beforehand and make sure the pack size is suitable for the number of people eating.
People with other dietary requirements
Once you’ve checked the gluten-free label, you can also compare the sugars and fibre per 100 g, or look out for ingredients and warnings about other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare availability, pack size and other nutritional information.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging, and read the ingredients list. | I don’t want to rely on maize as the only ingredient when I have coeliac disease. For around 50% of consumers, a clear gluten-free label comes first. |
| Availability and pack size | Check availability at your shop and see how many grams the pack contains. | For breakfast with several people, I want to be able to buy my chosen product in time and have enough at home; this practical need takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and other allergens | Compare sugars and fibre per 100 g, and check the allergen information if you have other allergies. | As well as checking that a product is gluten-free, I want to compare its nutritional value and any other allergens. This comparison matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming all cornflakes made from maize are gluten-free
Maize as the main ingredient doesn’t tell you everything about the finished product. For example, the ingredients list for regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes includes barley malt extract.
If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the ingredients list too.
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Taking an old product page as proof that a product is available
Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes and Consenza Cornflakes stated that these products were no longer part of its online range.
Check current availability at the shop where you plan to buy.
If your chosen product isn’t available there, looking for an alternative could mean an extra trip to the shop.
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Overlooking other allergens
A gluten-free product may also carry a warning about other allergens. Jumbo’s listing for Consenza mentioned the possible presence of nuts, soya and sesame.
If you have other allergies, read the full allergen information on the current packaging.
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Comparing nutritional values for different portion sizes
Albert Heijn uses a 40 g portion for AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes, while Jumbo uses a 30 g portion for its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Cornflakes. This means the per-portion values aren’t based on the same amount.
Compare nutritional values per 100 g first, then consider how much you’ll serve yourself.
Brands to compare
These product ranges give you a starting point when choosing. Check the current packaging and availability for each variant.
Albert Heijn
AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes is an own-brand option in a 200 g pack.
- Albert Heijn labels it gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free, with 5 g of fibre and 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten
The cornflakes in this Jumbo range are listed in a 200 g pack.
- Jumbo lists the Crossed Grain symbol for this product, along with 5 g of fibre and 4 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The product page said the item was no longer part of its online range; check current availability.
Schär
Schär offers Corn Flakes as a gluten-free breakfast product.
- Schär labels its Corn Flakes as gluten-free.
- Check the current ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details for the pack you choose.
Consenza
Consenza lists gluten-free cornflakes in its range.
- Jumbo’s product listing described Consenza Pure & Free Cornflakes as suitable for a wheat-free and gluten-free diet.
- The listing mentioned the possible presence of nuts, soya and sesame, and said the item was no longer available online. Check the current packaging and availability.
Kellogg's
Regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes aren’t a gluten-free option for this Sunday breakfast.
- Kellogg's Nederland includes barley malt extract in the ingredients list for its regular Corn Flakes. Don’t choose this variant if you need gluten-free cornflakes.
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Frequently asked questions
Are cornflakes made from maize automatically gluten-free?
No, maize as an ingredient doesn’t automatically make cornflakes gluten-free. According to Kellogg's Nederland, regular Kellogg's Corn Flakes contain barley malt extract. If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol.
What does ‘gluten-free’ on packaging mean?
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may be used for products with a gluten content of no more than 20 mg per kg. This rule also applies in the Netherlands; check the label on the packaging of the variant you buy.
Is the Crossed Grain symbol compulsory?
No, the Crossed Grain symbol isn’t compulsory for products labelled ‘gluten-free’. The Dutch Coeliac Society describes it as an additional, recognisable symbol for gluten-free products.
How can I keep a gluten-free Sunday breakfast free from bread crumbs?
Use a clean bowl and spoon for the gluten-free cornflakes, and keep them separate from regular bread and its crumbs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms if you have coeliac disease.