Which pack is right for you?

Someone with coeliac disease who lives alone

Wants packaging that explicitly says gluten-free, and to be able to make one bowl for breakfast without weighing out a portion.

One-person household looking to keep the cupboard stocked with less

Is looking for a smaller box of gluten-free cornflakes and wants to weigh up whether individual sachets and a multipack suit their needs.

Shopper comparing regular cornflakes with gluten-free alternatives

Checks the latest ingredients and allergen information. Maize as the main ingredient doesn’t automatically mean cornflakes are gluten-free: Jumbo lists barley malt extract and barley in the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes product reviewed here.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the gluten-free claim and the label. Then choose between a pre-measured sachet and a smaller box, depending on how much you eat at a time and how many packs you want to store.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free choice Check the latest gluten-free claim and read the ingredients and allergen information, even if it’s a familiar product. If I’m buying cornflakes for someone with coeliac disease, a clear gluten-free claim matters more than convenient packaging. An estimated 50% of consumers put this check first.
One pre-measured bowl Compare the amount in each sachet with your usual portion, and check how many sachets you have to buy at once. For breakfast, I want to be able to open one sachet without weighing anything out. For around 30% of consumers, having a pre-measured portion is the top priority.
A smaller supply Compare the sizes of smaller boxes and read the storage instructions for an opened pack. I live alone, but don’t want to buy a multipack of individual sachets straight away; I don’t mind portioning it myself. An estimated 20% of consumers care most about keeping their supply small.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming maize means gluten-free

    The Kellogg’s Corn Flakes described by Jumbo also contain barley malt extract. Jumbo lists barley as an allergen and mentions the possibility of gluten from other cereals.

    If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely on the name cornflakes or the main ingredient. Check the gluten-free claim and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming a portion pack means one sachet sold on its own

    De Online Drogist describes the 25 g Schär sachet as enough for one bowl, but sells the product in packs of twenty, not individually.

    Check how the product is sold and consider whether you want to store that many portions before comparing sachets with a small box.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    For the 200 g own-brand cornflakes and 250 g Consenza cornflakes reviewed here, Jumbo says they are no longer part of its online range.

    Use the packaging information to compare your options, but check current availability before adding either product to your shopping list.

Brands to consider

Schär

Worth considering if you’re looking for explicitly gluten-free cornflakes in pre-measured portions.

  • De Online Drogist lists Schär Cornflakes Single-Serve Pack at 25 g per sachet and describes each as enough for one bowl.
  • This supplier sells them in packs of twenty; you can’t buy them individually.

AH Glutenvrij

A smaller box to consider if you want to portion it yourself.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes in a 200 g pack.
  • Check the label and how it’s sold if you’re specifically looking for individual portion sachets.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

A 200 g gluten-free box to compare with portion sachets by weight.

  • Jumbo lists this pack as containing around seven portions.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range, so check availability before you plan to buy it.

Consenza

A gluten-free box for anyone who prefers to measure out their own portions.

  • Jumbo lists Consenza Pure & Free Gluten-Free Cornflakes in a 250 g box.
  • Jumbo also says this product is no longer part of its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular Kellogg’s Corn Flakes suitable for people with coeliac disease because they’re made from maize?

Don’t assume they are. For the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes reviewed here, Jumbo lists barley malt extract, barley as an allergen and the possibility of gluten from other cereals. If you have coeliac disease, check the latest gluten-free claim and the label on the specific pack.

What does ‘gluten-free’ on cornflakes mean?

Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ may only be used in the EU if the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check for this claim on the pack of cornflakes you choose.

Can I buy a single Schär Cornflakes Single-Serve Pack sachet?

Not from the supplier reviewed here: De Online Drogist lists each sachet as 25 g, but sells the product in packs of twenty, not individually. Check how the product is sold before choosing a portion pack.

Should I read the label again when I buy the same cornflakes?

Yes, check the packaging again. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change, so check the details on the product you’re actually buying.