Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease looking for breakfast

If you want a quick breakfast on a working day but need to check the gluten-free label and current allergen information every time you shop.

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

If, after checking that a product is gluten-free, you also want to compare fibre, sugars or protein in granola to serve with yoghurt, quark or a plant-based alternative.

Convenience-focused supermarket shoppers

If you’re looking for ready-to-eat granola for weekday mornings, you’ll also want to check whether your chosen variety is available at your local shop.

What should you look for when buying?

For a gluten-free breakfast, check the exact packaging first. Only then should nutritional information and availability help you choose between suitable varieties.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging and read the ingredients and allergen information, including for granola made with oats. If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely on the type of grain alone when choosing breakfast; around 50% of consumers put confidence in the gluten-free labelling first.
Nutritional information Compare fibre, sugars and protein per 100 g and per your usual portion; assess claims for the exact variety. If you’re choosing granola to serve with yoghurt or quark, you’ll want to know how the varieties differ nutritionally. For around 30% of consumers, this nutritional profile is the top priority after checking that the product is gluten-free.
Convenience and availability Check availability at your shop and read the packaging of the product you actually buy before eating it. On working days, you’ll want to be able to pick up suitable granola and add it straight to breakfast; for around 20% of consumers, this everyday convenience matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming oats mean a product is gluten-free

    Oats can come into contact with gluten-containing grains during production or processing. That means ordinary oat granola is not automatically suitable if you have coeliac disease.

    Choose granola whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’, rather than relying only on the grains listed.

  • Assuming one variety represents an entire brand

    Varieties can differ considerably: Zonnatura states that Granola Amandel Cashew contains wheat and gluten. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular granola is gluten-free.

    Always check the full product name, variety and packaging.

  • Confusing a nutrition claim with a gluten-free label

    A claim about fibre, protein or added sugars says nothing by itself about gluten or other allergens.

    Check the gluten-free label and allergen information first. Only then compare the nutritional values and claims.

  • Assuming every supermarket has the product in stock

    A product listing doesn’t mean your chosen granola is in stock at every shop. For example, Albert Heijn listed AH Glutenvrij Granola as available in store only.

    Check availability at your local shop and check the packaging again when you buy it.

Brands and varieties to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists an own-brand product called AH Glutenvrij Granola.

  • The product name makes it easy to distinguish this variety from regular granola when you’re searching.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. Always read the packaging of the product you buy.

Holie's

Jumbo lists individual Holie's varieties labelled Gluten Free, including Buckwheat & Nuts and Protein Nuts.

  • For Buckwheat & Nuts, Jumbo makes claims about fibre and added sugars. Compare the nutritional information if these features matter to you.
  • The name Protein Nuts or a nutrition claim doesn’t tell you which other allergens the exact variety contains; check the current packaging for that information.

Free Of Gluten

Jumbo lists Free Of gluten Glutenvrije Crunchy granola noten-honing as a separate variety.

  • Jumbo’s product listing shows a crossed-grain symbol for this variety; check the label on the packaging you buy.
  • Nuts and honey are named in the product title. Read the full ingredients and allergen information if these are relevant to your choice.

Zonnatura

Zonnatura Granola Amandel Cashew is an example of a granola you shouldn’t treat as a gluten-free variety.

  • For this exact variety, Zonnatura lists wheat and gluten. Don’t choose it if you need gluten-free granola.

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Frequently asked questions

Is granola containing oats automatically gluten-free?

No. Oats in granola are not, by themselves, proof that the product is gluten-free. Oats can come into contact with gluten-containing grains during production or processing. If you have coeliac disease, check that the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’.

Is granola suitable for someone with coeliac disease if it contains no wheat?

Not necessarily. The absence of wheat from the ingredients list alone doesn’t confirm that granola is gluten-free. Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging, and read the ingredients and allergen information too.

How do I compare sugars and fibre in gluten-free granola?

First, compare only varieties whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Then check the nutritional information for sugars and fibre per 100 g and per your usual portion. Make sure any claims apply to that exact variety.

Should I read the packaging if the product page says ‘gluten-free’?

Yes, check the packaging of the granola you buy too. Albert Heijn warns that online product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change and advises customers to read the packaging before use.