Cinema-goer with coeliac disease
Wants to check the packaging before setting off to make sure the biscuits are gluten-free. The Dutch Nutrition Centre advises reading the label carefully when buying gluten-free products.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shopper who also needs to avoid other allergens
Needs to check the ingredients and allergens as well as the gluten-free claim. Depending on the product, gluten-free Dutch chewy spiced biscuits may contain oats, nuts, milk or lupin, for example.
Anyone buying a snack shortly before setting off
An older product listing is little use if the biscuits are no longer available. Check availability and keep another clearly labelled gluten-free snack in mind as an alternative.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you’re choosing Dutch chewy spiced biscuits for someone with coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free claim on the current packaging, then check for any other allergens, and finally make sure the snack is available before you set off.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ and read the ingredients list. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the claim on the packaging myself before taking the biscuits with me. For around 50% of consumers, choosing a gluten-free option comes first. |
| Other allergens | Read the full allergen information, even if the biscuits are gluten-free. | If I also need to avoid nuts, milk or another allergen, ‘gluten-free’ alone isn’t enough to help me choose. Other allergens are the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
| Availability before setting off | Check that the product is still available to buy and look at the pack size. Find out what the cinema allows you to bring in. | If I’m shopping shortly before the film, I don’t want to rely on biscuits that have been discontinued. Availability is the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ordinary Dutch chewy spiced biscuits are gluten-free
Their place on a shelf or an online picture doesn’t tell you what the packaging actually says.
Check the current packaging for the words ‘gluten-free’ and read the ingredients list before choosing the snack.
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Stopping at the words ‘gluten-free’
A gluten-free claim doesn’t rule out other allergens. For Consenza, Albert Heijn lists oats and almonds, among other things; the older Maître Mathis listing mentions milk and lupin.
Read the full allergen information on the packaging, especially if you’re buying for someone else.
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Treating a product page as proof it’s in stock
Jumbo says Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai Glutenvrij is no longer available online. Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Taai taai glutenvrij as discontinued.
Check that your preferred biscuits are available before setting off, and think about another clearly labelled gluten-free snack that could work instead.
Otherwise, you may need to make an extra stop at a shop.
Brands to consider
Consenza
Albert Heijn lists Consenza Taai taai poppetjes gluten free in a 125 g pack.
- The product listing describes the biscuits as gluten-free and organic, and mentions gluten-free oat flour and buckwheat flour, among other ingredients.
- The listing also names oats, almonds and nuts as allergens. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid any of these ingredients.
Maître Mathis
Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Taai taai glutenvrij, 125 g, as discontinued.
- The product listing describes the biscuits as containing gluten-free oat flour.
- The listing mentions milk and lupin, as well as the possible presence of nuts, sesame and egg. Older product information is no substitute for checking the current packaging.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Taai Taai Glutenvrij, 130 g.
- The product listing identifies this variety as gluten-free Dutch chewy spiced biscuits.
- Jumbo says the product is no longer available online. If you buy it elsewhere, check the current packaging and availability again.
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Frequently asked questions
When can Dutch chewy spiced biscuits be labelled ‘gluten-free’?
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may be used for food sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When buying, check the claim on the current packaging of the biscuits you’ve chosen.
Are gluten-free Dutch chewy spiced biscuits also free from other allergens?
No. ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. For Consenza, Albert Heijn lists almonds and nuts, among other things; the Maître Mathis listing mentions milk and lupin, and the possible presence of nuts, sesame and egg. Check the current allergen information for the specific product.
How should I take Dutch chewy spiced biscuits to the cinema?
Keep the biscuits in their original, sealed packaging until you eat them, so you have the ingredients and allergen information to hand. Albert Heijn advises storing Consenza in a dry, sealed place; also check the cinema’s rules on bringing in your own food.