If you have coeliac disease, first check that the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; a small sachet or the word ‘cornflakes’ isn’t enough. Schär describes a 25 g portion of gluten-free cornflakes for anyone who wants pre-portioned servings, while AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes 200 g is an option if you’d rather portion it yourself at home. If you’re considering a pack of individual portions, check how it’s sold too.
A pre-packed portion labelled gluten-free is handy if you don’t want to weigh it out yourself. Schär Foodservice describes 25 g portions of cornflakes; always check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying too.
A larger pack of gluten-free cornflakes lets you choose how much to put in each bowl. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes in a 200 g pack, with five 40 g portions; the portions aren’t individually wrapped.
Check the ingredients rather than judging by the portion size. According to the ingredients list from Kellogg's Nederland, Kellogg's Variety contains ingredients including wheat flour, barley malt extract and wheat gluten.
If you have coeliac disease, start by checking that the current packaging says gluten-free. Then choose between a pre-packed sachet and a larger pack that you can portion out at home.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check the current gluten-free labelling and ingredients list; don’t rely on the type of grain or product name alone. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to know whether I can choose this specific pack before I consider the portion size. Around 46% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
| Individual portions | Check the weight of each sachet and whether the seller offers individual sachets or a multipack. | For breakfast away from home, I want to take a pre-measured portion with me without weighing out the flakes at home. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Portioning it yourself | Compare the pack size and stated portion size; if you have other allergies, check the information about other allergens too. | When I eat breakfast at home, I want to choose how much goes in each bowl and be able to store an opened pack. This flexibility matters most to around 18% of consumers. |
Single-serve packs can contain ingredients with gluten. Kellogg's Nederland lists ingredients including wheat flour, barley malt extract and wheat gluten in Kellogg's Variety.
Check the gluten-free labelling and ingredients on the current packaging first; only then consider the sachet as a convenience feature.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional information and allergy information can change.
Use the product page to compare options, then check the physical packaging again before using the product.
According to Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, specific conditions apply to oats in products presented as gluten-free to avoid contamination with wheat, rye and barley.
If you have coeliac disease, only choose oat flakes when the specific product is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
The words ‘gluten-free’ don’t mean that a product is free from all other allergens or traces of them.
If you have another allergy too, check the full ingredients list and allergen warnings for each product variant.
Worth considering if you’re looking for an individual portion of gluten-free cornflakes.
An option if you want to portion out gluten-free cornflakes yourself at home.
Only relevant if you’re considering granola as well as cornflakes.
An example of why individually packed breakfast products shouldn’t be judged by portion size alone.
Don’t rely on the name or type of grain alone: choose a product whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Check the ingredients list too; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the name of any cereal allergen present must be clearly identifiable in the list.
A larger pack of gluten-free cornflakes is a good choice if you want to decide how much to have each time at home and don’t need individually wrapped portions. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Cornflakes as containing five 40 g portions in a 200 g pack; check the current packaging information.
Only choose a specific oat product that is labelled gluten-free. According to Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, oats in a product presented as gluten-free or as having a very low gluten content must be specially produced, prepared and/or processed to avoid contamination with wheat, rye and barley.
Yes, if other allergens are relevant to you: ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t mean ‘free from all allergens’. Check the ingredients and any warnings about traces on the specific pack, even if you’ve bought the product before.
