If you’re shopping for eierkoeken because you have coeliac disease, choose a pack that is explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current ingredients and allergen information when you buy it. Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken and Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij; Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. A gluten-free biscuit such as Verkade Oaties is only an alternative if you’re not looking for a soft eierkoek.
You want a soft eierkoek, so you’re specifically looking for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the finished product. Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this label may only be used if the gluten content does not exceed 20 mg/kg.
You want to pick up a gluten-free eierkoek as part of your usual weekly shop. Albert Heijn lists two products with ‘glutenvrij’ in the name; Jumbo lists a pack of two Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken.
If a soft eierkoek isn’t essential, you could consider a different type of product. Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free, crunchy oat biscuits; they are not eierkoeken.
Start by checking the ‘gluten-free’ label on the current packaging. Then decide which supermarket and product type best suit your weekly shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Gluten-free’ label | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging and check the ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m looking for an eierkoek because of coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the label on the product itself. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight and number of items in products that meet your gluten-free requirement. | For my weekly shop, I want to know how many eierkoeken are in a pack. Around 27% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Usual supermarket | Before you leave, search for the product name in the shop’s app or online store, then check the packaging when you buy it. | I want to do all my shopping at one supermarket and check in advance whether my chosen product is listed there. This is a top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Eierkoek or biscuit | Decide whether you want a soft eierkoek or would also be happy with a crunchy biscuit that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. | If the soft texture matters to me, an oat biscuit isn’t a substitute for an eierkoek. For around 20% of consumers, the product type is the most important factor. |
The product name ‘eierkoek’ does not, by itself, mean that the product is labelled gluten-free. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the label applies to the finished product and is only permitted when the gluten content does not exceed 20 mg/kg.
Check the current packaging before adding eierkoeken to your shopping list.
A small pack may contain fewer eierkoeken than you want for the week. Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of two, weighing 100 g.
Compare the weight and number of items in products that first meet your gluten-free requirement.
According to Verkade, Oaties are crunchy oat biscuits. They’re a different type of product from a soft eierkoek.
Decide whether the eierkoek’s texture is important to you before choosing a different biscuit.
A product being listed in a range doesn’t tell you which pack you’ll find on your next weekly shop. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information, among other things, can change.
Check the latest shop information before you leave, and read the label again when you buy the product.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a separate product.
Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij alongside its own gluten-free eierkoeken.
Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken in a pack of two, weighing 100 g.
According to Verkade, Oaties are gluten-free, crunchy oat biscuits available at Albert Heijn.
Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the ‘gluten-free’ label may be used if the gluten content of the finished product sold to consumers does not exceed 20 mg/kg. ‘Very low gluten’ is a different label, with a limit of 100 mg/kg.
No. The name ‘eierkoek’ does not confirm that a product is gluten-free. Look for the explicit gluten-free label and check the current packaging; Jumbo lists regular eierkoeken and Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as separate products.
Yes, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn warns that this product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Don’t rely solely on a range page or the name ‘eierkoeken’. Lidl says its additional gluten-free products are available on a changing basis, while ALDI lists Scharreleierkoeken. Check the current range before your weekly shop, and only choose a pack if it is explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’.
