If you have coeliac disease, choose granola whose specific, current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. If it contains oats, check that they’re labelled gluten-free; the Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol where possible. Only then compare allergens and nutritional information, as a gluten-free claim alone tells you nothing about them.
You’ll want to see a clear gluten-free statement on the specific packaging. If the granola contains oats, check that they’re labelled gluten-free too. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol where possible.
Once you’ve confirmed the gluten-free statement, you can compare the sugars, fibre and protein per 100 g. This means you’re comparing like with like, without judging the whole product on the basis of a single nutritional value.
A gluten-free granola may contain these ingredients or carry a precautionary warning about traces. So, as well as checking the gluten-free statement, read the full allergen information for the variety you choose.
First, check the gluten-free statement and, if the granola contains oats, how the oats are labelled. Then compare any other features that matter to you.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free statement and oats | Read the gluten-free statement on the specific packaging. If the granola contains oats, check that they’re labelled gluten-free; the Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the ingredients list alone, as oats need to be checked separately too. For around 50% of consumers, this is the most important check. |
| Other allergens | Check both the ingredients and any precautionary warnings about traces of nuts, peanuts and soya on the current packaging. | If you need to take another allergy into account as well as coeliac disease, you’ll want to know whether the variety you choose is suitable. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugars, fibre and protein per 100 g; for your own portion, also consider how much you use. | When I’m choosing between gluten-free varieties, I want to be able to compare their nutritional values on the same basis. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, oats can come into contact with gluten during production or processing. So, the presence of oats as an ingredient doesn’t in itself confirm that the granola is gluten-free.
Check the product’s gluten-free statement and whether the oats used are labelled gluten-free. The association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol where possible.
Holie’s has a gluten-free Buckwheat & Nuts variety, while according to Holie’s, its regular Nuts & Seeds variety contains barley and spelt. Zonnatura lists wheat and spelt in its Granola Amandel Cashew.
Check each flavour and package separately; a brand name or product photo is no substitute for a gluten-free statement.
A gluten-free statement doesn’t tell you how much sugar the granola contains, and it doesn’t rule out nuts, peanuts or soya.
As well as checking the gluten-free statement, read the allergen information and compare nutritional values per 100 g if they matter to your choice.
Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This means an earlier description may differ from the packaging you receive.
Read the current packaging before using the granola, especially if you’ve chosen a different flavour or the packaging has changed.
A brand name doesn’t guarantee that a product is gluten-free: the details below apply to the varieties listed, not the entire range.
Albert Heijn states that its 250 g AH Glutenvrij Granola carries an explicit gluten-free statement and is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
Jumbo lists Holie’s Gluten Free Granola Buckwheat & Nuts, 330 g, as a gluten-free variety containing buckwheat, gluten-free oat flakes and nuts.
For its 340 g Glutenvrije Crunchy granola noten-honing, Jumbo states that it is gluten-free and displays a crossed-out ear symbol with the number NL-139-012.
Zonnatura Granola Amandel Cashew shows why each variety needs to be checked individually.
These two Joybuy listings are for Holie's Granola Glutenfree Peanut Chocolate: one single pack and one multipack. For both, check the current gluten-free statement, the oats and the allergens on the packaging. If you specifically want a certified product, you can also look for the Crossed Grain symbol.
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A single pack to help you assess this gluten-free granola variety. Joybuy Netherlands describes it as containing peanut butter and cocoa; check the full allergen information on the current packaging, especially if peanuts or other allergens are a concern for you.
If you specifically want the Crossed Grain symbol, check whether it appears on the pack you receive.
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A multipack of six for anyone choosing this specific granola variety. Check the current gluten-free statement and allergen information on the packaging; the multipack listing alone doesn’t tell you whether the Crossed Grain symbol is also present.
No. Choose a specific pack with an explicit gluten-free statement or a verifiable gluten-free certification. ‘Wheat-free’ alone tells you nothing about barley or spelt, for example, and an ingredients list on its own can’t rule out possible gluten contamination.
No. Check that both the granola and the oats used are labelled gluten-free. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, oats can become contaminated with gluten; the association recommends choosing a product with the Crossed Grain symbol where possible.
Yes, if those allergens are relevant to you: gluten-free doesn’t mean free from nuts, peanuts or soya. For the variety you choose, check both the ingredients and any precautionary warnings about traces on the current packaging.
Compare the description with the pack you receive before using the granola. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change; if you choose a different variety, check its gluten-free statement again too.
No, check each variety individually. Holie’s Gluten Free Buckwheat & Nuts is sold as gluten-free, but according to Holie’s, its regular Nuts & Seeds contains barley and spelt. The gluten-free statement must therefore apply to the pack you actually choose.
