For a takeaway night with coeliac disease, start by choosing a packaged Kaiser roll labelled ‘gluten-free’. But also check the snack, sauce and preparation for any contact with gluten. Schär Kaiserbrötchen are a good choice if you don’t want to use freezer space; frozen Schär Kaisersemmel are ideal if you want to keep a stock and have time to defrost or bake them.
It’s not just the roll that matters: you also need to check the snack, sauce and preparation for any contact with gluten. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray breadcrumb can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
You want to store a gluten-free Kaiser roll somewhere cool and dry, then prepare it in time for takeaway night. Schär recommends this storage method for its ambient Kaiserbrötchen.
You want to keep rolls in the freezer for when you need them, and can set aside time before your meal to defrost or bake the frozen Kaisersemmel.
Best if: you want to store the rolls somewhere cool and dry without using freezer space.
Bear in mind: according to Jumbo, once opened, use the rolls within a few days or freeze them straight away.
Best if: you have freezer space and want to keep a stock of rolls.
Bear in mind: according to Jumbo, you’ll need to allow time to defrost or bake them; once defrosted, they must not be refrozen.
When choosing gluten-free Kaiser rolls for takeaway night, consider the other parts of the meal as well as how you’ll store and prepare the rolls.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten in the whole meal | Check the gluten-free label on the roll, and ask how the snack and sauce are prepared and served. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to prevent my meal coming into contact with gluten through ordinary rolls, breadcrumbs or kitchen utensils. This is the main concern for around 46% of consumers. |
| Storage and preparation | Compare the storage methods and plan ahead: according to Jumbo, frozen Kaisersemmel need 1–2 hours to defrost or 8–10 minutes in the oven at 180 °C. | For dinner, I want to know whether I can store rolls without a freezer or need to take them out of my freezer stock in good time. This planning is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen, and check the ingredients list if the use of iodised salt matters to you. | If I need to avoid allergens other than gluten or want to know which salt has been used, I want to read the label on the exact rolls I’m buying. This label check matters most to around 18% of consumers. |
A gluten-free roll tells you nothing about gluten in the snack or sauce, or about contact with ordinary breadcrumbs during preparation. The Voedingscentrum points out that even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
Before ordering, ask about the ingredients and how tongs, work surfaces and the fryer are used. Only choose a meal if they can clearly confirm that it will be prepared gluten-free.
The Schär varieties mentioned contain soya. The information about allergens they may contain also differs between varieties.
Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually using.
For Schär Kaisersemmel, Jumbo recommends defrosting for 1–2 hours or baking for 8–10 minutes at 180 °C. Once defrosted, the roll must not be refrozen.
Plan how you’ll prepare the rolls before takeaway night, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once they’ve defrosted.
According to the Voedingscentrum, Dutch bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. The mention of iodised salt on Schär Kaiserbrötchen applies to that product; it doesn’t automatically apply to other rolls.
Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen if you want to know whether iodised salt or bakers’ salt has been used.
Schär lists an ambient Kaiserbrötchen and a frozen Kaisersemmel among its gluten-free products. The main difference between the two is how you store and prepare them.
No, the roll is just one part of the meal. Check the ingredients in the snack and sauce too, and ask how they prevent contact with gluten during preparation. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray breadcrumb can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging and read the latest ingredients and allergen information. Then check the other parts of your takeaway meal separately.
Choose ambient Schär Kaiserbrötchen if you want to store them somewhere cool and dry. According to Jumbo, once opened, use them within a few days or freeze them straight away. Frozen Schär Kaisersemmel need freezer space and time to defrost or bake, and must not be refrozen once defrosted.
No, according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Schär lists iodised salt in the ingredients for its Kaiserbrötchen; always check the ingredients list for other rolls.
No, both varieties contain soya. The ambient Kaiserbrötchen may contain mustard; the frozen Kaisersemmel may contain egg, hazelnut, milk and mustard. Check the allergen information on the latest packaging before choosing.
