Who is this relevant to?

Breakfast diners with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a roll labelled ‘gluten-free’ and also checking the packaging for allergens and warnings relevant to the people at the table.

Breakfast diners short on time to defrost

You want to bake rolls on Sunday morning without having to plan around a frozen product’s defrosting time.

Breakfast diners who like to shop ahead

You want to keep rolls in the freezer and can plan in advance how many to defrost, taking the instructions for use after defrosting into account.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free claim and the packaging. Then compare how the rolls are prepared on Sunday morning and how to store any leftovers.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Gluten-free claim and allergens Look for the ‘gluten-free’ claim and read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the packaging. If I’m making breakfast for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to judge by the shape of the roll; I want to be able to check the packaging. For around 36% of consumers, that reassurance matters most.
Preparation on Sunday Compare the oven setting and cooking time, and check whether the roll needs to be defrosted first. When breakfast needs to be on the table quickly, I don’t want to discover that morning that the rolls need defrosting. For around 29% of consumers, convenience in the morning comes first.
Storage and portions Read how to store the packaging after opening and check the instructions for after defrosting. If I buy rolls ahead of time, I only want to defrost what we’re going to eat. For around 21% of consumers, planning is the main consideration.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the nutritional information and look in the ingredients list for things such as iodised salt or potassium iodide, if they’re relevant to your choice. When I want to compare products by their ingredients, I want to know what’s listed on the individual packaging. For around 14% of consumers, that information makes the difference.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular Kaiser roll is gluten-free

    The shape of a roll doesn’t tell you whether it’s labelled gluten-free. If you’re making breakfast for someone with coeliac disease, that claim is the starting point when choosing a product.

    Check the packaging of the exact rolls you’re going to serve.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    The Schär Kaiserbrötchen reviewed contain soya and carry a warning that they may contain mustard. The frozen Kaisersemmel also carries warnings that it may contain egg, hazelnut and milk.

    If anyone at the table has additional allergies, check all the allergen information and warnings for each version.

  • Defrosting more frozen rolls than you need

    According to Jumbo, the Schär Kaisersemmel reviewed must not be refrozen after defrosting. They should be kept chilled and eaten within one day.

    Before defrosting, work out how many rolls you’ll need for breakfast.

    Rolls that you don’t use within the stated time may go to waste.

  • Assuming the type of roll tells you whether it contains iodised salt

    Whether iodised salt is used varies by product. Jumbo lists iodised salt in the ingredients of the Schär Kaiserbrötchen reviewed.

    Check the ingredients on the packaging of the version you’re buying.

Brands and shops to consider

Schär

Schär offers a shelf-stable Kaiserbrötchen version containing 4 rolls and weighing 240 g, as well as a frozen Kaisersemmel version containing 6 rolls and weighing 350 g, according to the retailers reviewed.

  • The two versions let you choose between baking without defrosting first and storing the rolls in the freezer.
  • Preparation, storage instructions and allergen warnings differ, so check the packaging of the version you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Schär Kaiserbrötchen and also offers other gluten-free types of bread, including white rolls and Italian rolls.

  • Other types of bread give you more choice if a Kaiser roll isn’t essential.
  • Check the current packaging: ingredients and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen and the frozen Schär Kaisersemmel.

  • You can compare the preparation and storage instructions for these two types of product.
  • The instructions for after opening or defrosting aren’t interchangeable.

PLUS

PLUS lists Schär Kaiserbrötchen and also offers gluten-free pistolets as another type of bread.

  • For the Schär Kaiserbrötchen, PLUS recommends baking in a fan oven at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes.
  • A pistolet isn’t a Kaiser roll, so check the claim, ingredients and preparation instructions for each product.

ALDI

ALDI includes gluten-free bread in its range of bread and bake-off products.

  • Another type of gluten-free bread could also work if the shape of a Kaiser roll isn’t essential.
  • Check the packaging of the specific product before choosing it for breakfast.

Dirk

Dirk describes Schär Kaiserbrötchen as gluten-free in its product search results.

  • The product name is a useful starting point if you’re looking for a Kaiser roll.
  • Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions for the specific product.

Bread alternative at Joybuy

If the shape of a Kaiser roll isn’t essential, you could also consider mini baguettes for breakfast. Before choosing, check the gluten-free claim, allergens and preparation instructions on the packaging.

Gv Baguette Mini, pack of 7

Gv Baguette Mini, 7 pieces

An alternative for anyone who doesn’t need a Kaiser roll for Sunday breakfast and would like to consider mini baguettes.

Before buying, check whether you’ll receive ready-to-eat rolls or a product that still needs to be mixed and shaped. Plan your breakfast preparation accordingly.

Before use, read the gluten-free claim and, if anyone has additional allergies, check for soya and warnings about lupin and mustard.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for if someone with coeliac disease is joining us for breakfast?

Choose a roll labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current packaging before serving. Check separately that the ingredients and allergen warnings are suitable for any other allergies among the people eating.

Do gluten-free Kaiser rolls need to be defrosted first?

Not all versions do. According to Albert Heijn and PLUS, the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen can be baked in a fan oven at 200 °C for 6–8 minutes, with no need to defrost them first. For the frozen Schär Kaisersemmel, Jumbo recommends defrosting for 1–2 hours if you want to add toppings straight away, or baking for 8–10 minutes at 180 °C. Follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.

Can I refreeze defrosted Schär Kaisersemmel?

No, according to the storage instructions Jumbo gives for this frozen version. Keep the rolls chilled after defrosting and eat them within one day. For another product, check its own packaging.

How can I tell whether a roll contains iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list for that specific roll and look for iodised salt or potassium iodide. For the Schär Kaiserbrötchen reviewed, Jumbo lists iodised salt with potassium iodide. Don’t assume anything based on the shape of the roll.

What if the online information differs from the packaging?

Use the packaging of the product you actually buy to check its ingredients and allergens. Recipes and product information can change, so check the label again before serving the rolls.