If you’re catering for someone with coeliac disease, choose a crusty roll whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Keep it separate from ordinary rolls, crumbs and shared spreads during preparation and serving. Albert Heijn and PLUS both list white and multiseed crusty rolls labelled gluten-free. Then check the packaging, quantity and preparation instructions for the specific product.
They need a roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free and won’t come into contact with food containing gluten during preparation or serving. The Dutch Coeliac Society also highlights the risk of cross-contamination from things such as crumbs and kitchen utensils.
You want to choose a specific product and the quantity you need in advance, and be able to prepare and serve the roll separately.
You can consider both gluten-free-labelled options at Albert Heijn and PLUS, but always check the current ingredients and any other allergens for your guest.
Start with the gluten-free label and separate preparation. Then compare the quantity, type of roll and any other labelling requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and prepared separately | Check the current ‘gluten-free’ label and keep the rolls, worktop and kitchen utensils free from crumbs of ordinary bread. | I want to serve a roll to a guest with coeliac disease without it coming into contact with ordinary bread. This would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Product and quantity | Check the exact product, availability and number of rolls on the packaging. PLUS lists its gluten-free crusty rolls in packs of two. | When arranging rolls for several guests, I want to know in advance whether I can buy enough suitable ones. This would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| White or multiseed | Choose between the options according to your guest’s preference and follow the baking instructions on the packaging. | For Easter lunch, I want a roll that goes with the chosen toppings and suits the guest’s taste, once the gluten-free option has been settled. This would be the main preference for around 21% of consumers. |
| Other labelling requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information. If iodine matters, check the product information or ask the manufacturer which salt was used. | As well as gluten, I want to take account of any other ingredients or allergens that matter to my guest. This additional label check would be the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
White, spelt, sourdough or multigrain doesn’t automatically mean a roll is gluten-free. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye, among other grains; spelt is a type of wheat.
For a guest with coeliac disease, choose a product whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’.
The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that crumbs and shared kitchen utensils can transfer gluten to gluten-free food.
Use clean hands, a clean worktop and separate utensils. Keep the roll and its toppings separate when serving, too.
A category of gluten-free products doesn’t tell you which roll is available at the shop you want, or whether it’s a crusty roll.
Before buying, check the exact product name, the gluten-free label and the pack size.
A general rule about baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which salt was used in an individual gluten-free roll.
Check the product information or ask the manufacturer which salt was used if this matters to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Pistolets wit and AH Glutenvrij Pistolets meerzaden as separate products.
PLUS lists a white and a multiseed version of its gluten-free crusty rolls, both in packs of two.
Jumbo has an online category for gluten-free products, including a section for gluten-free bakery products.
Dirk has a search category for gluten-free products and also sells ordinary crusty rolls.
ALDI Netherlands mentions gluten-free bread in its information about bake-at-home rolls and bread.
Lidl Netherlands says its additional gluten-free products are currently unavailable and that its range of fresh bakery bread may vary by store.
If you’re not choosing a gluten-free crusty roll, you could consider this mini baguette as an alternative. It isn’t a crusty roll, so before buying, check the current packaging to make sure it meets your guest’s gluten-free and other requirements.
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A mini baguette to consider if you don’t need a crusty roll. Check the current packaging for the ‘gluten-free’ label, ingredients and allergens, number of rolls and baking instructions. Keep it separate from ordinary bread during preparation.
Not based on that description alone. Choose a product whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Spelt, for example, is a type of wheat.
Prepare and serve the gluten-free rolls separately, using clean hands and clean kitchen utensils. Keep crumbs and shared toppings away from them, too. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that otherwise gluten can get onto gluten-free food.
No. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you which other allergens a product contains. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for your guest.
No. A general rule about baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which salt was used in an individual crusty roll. Check the product information or ask the manufacturer which salt was used if iodine matters to your choice.
