For an Easter brunch with someone who has coeliac disease, choose a pre-packed roll labelled ‘gluten-free’ or bearing a gluten-free symbol, and check the other allergens listed on the packaging too. Schär Kaiserbrötchen come in packs of four and are shelf-stable; the frozen Kaisersemmel come in packs of six and need to be defrosted or baked. Keep the gluten-free roll separate from regular rolls during preparation and serving.
You’re organising an Easter breakfast or brunch and looking for a roll that’s clearly labelled gluten-free. You’ll also need a clean, separate area for preparing and serving it, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Society.
You’re matching the number of rolls to your guests and the time available for preparation. The Schär options reviewed come in packs of four shelf-stable Kaiserbrötchen or six frozen Kaisersemmel.
You’re looking for a different gluten-free roll if a Kaiserbrötchen doesn’t suit your plans. Compare the allergens, packaging and preparation instructions for each product; a pistolet or white roll isn’t the same type of bread.
For an Easter brunch with someone who has coeliac disease, start by choosing a suitably labelled roll, then plan how many you’ll need and how to prepare and serve them. What matters most will vary from one person to another.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label and allergens | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the gluten-free symbol on the packaging, and read the allergen information to check for other allergies. | If my guest has coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Around 36% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
| Quantity and availability | Compare the number of rolls and how they’re stored; check what your shop has in stock before you go shopping. | For my brunch, I want to be able to plan enough rolls without relying on a limited-time offer. For around 29% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Separate preparation | Plan to use clean utensils and a crumb-free preparation area if you’re also serving regular rolls. | When both types of roll are on the table, I want to stop crumbs or shared butter from coming into contact with the gluten-free roll. For around 21% of consumers, serving it safely is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the ingredients and nutritional information for each product, and see whether iodised salt is listed on the label. | When comparing gluten-free rolls, I also want to know which ingredients and nutritional values apply to the option I choose. For around 14% of consumers, this is their first consideration. |
Crumbs from regular bread can get onto the gluten-free roll via a knife, butter, worktop or oven rack.
Prepare and serve it separately, using clean hands, clean utensils and a crumb-free surface. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises preparing gluten-free food separately.
The shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen and frozen Kaisersemmel differ, among other things, in the potential allergens listed. Product information can also change.
Read the packaging for the option you choose before buying and again before preparing it, especially if a guest has another food allergy as well as coeliac disease.
An offer item may not be available when you need it. Lidl Netherlands has previously reported that its additional gluten-free products were unavailable at the time.
Check what your shop has in stock and decide in advance which clearly labelled gluten-free roll would be a suitable alternative.
If the planned roll is unavailable, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. So the type of salt used in one roll tells you nothing about another.
If the type of salt matters to your comparison, check the ingredients list on the packaging you choose.
Schär offers both shelf-stable Kaiserbrötchen in packs of four (240 g) and frozen Kaisersemmel in packs of six (350 g). Check which option you’re choosing for your Easter brunch.
Albert Heijn’s own-label range includes gluten-free white rolls and pistolets, if you don’t need a Kaiser roll.
PLUS lists gluten-free white and multiseed pistolets as alternative types of bread, and also stocks Schär Kaiserbrötchen.
Choose a pre-packed roll labelled ‘gluten-free’ or bearing a gluten-free symbol, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Society. Also read the allergen information if there are other food allergies to consider, and prevent contact with regular bread crumbs.
Prepare and serve the gluten-free roll separately, using clean hands, clean utensils and a crumb-free surface. If you’re using the same oven, the Dutch Coeliac Society advises using a separate baking tray or surface and conventional top and bottom heat rather than fan-assisted heat.
The shelf-stable Kaiserbrötchen are par-baked rolls that need to be finished in the oven; the frozen Kaisersemmel also need to be defrosted or baked. Jumbo advises defrosting the frozen option for 1–2 hours or baking it for 8–10 minutes at 180 °C. Follow the instructions on your packaging and prepare it separately from regular bread.
No, you can’t tell from the ‘gluten-free’ label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. The shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen list iodised salt; check the current ingredients list on the packaging you choose.
