Who is this choice important for?

People with coeliac disease stocking up

You want to keep bread handy that’s clearly labelled gluten-free, while avoiding contact with gluten-containing bread and crumbs at home.

People who want to freeze portions

You buy several packs at once and want to know whether you can freeze opened bread straight away, or whether you’d rather choose rolls that are already sold frozen.

People comparing nutritional information

As well as checking the gluten-free label, you look at fibre per 100 g, other allergens and whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed.

What should you look for when stocking up?

If you’re stocking up for someone with coeliac disease, start by checking that the product is labelled gluten-free. How you plan to store it will then help you decide whether pre-packed bread, frozen rolls or a bread mix is the most practical choice.

Pre-packed gluten-free bread

A good fit if: you want to buy several loaves without baking them yourself, and the pack you choose can be frozen after opening.

Things to consider: once opened, the bread needs to be used or frozen according to the pack instructions. For Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn, PLUS says to use it within a few days or freeze it straight away.

Frozen rolls

A good fit if: you’d rather take rolls from a frozen pack than open a whole loaf. Jumbo lists a frozen version of Schär Meergranenbroodjes.

Things to consider: you’ll need freezer space for as long as you’re storing them. Follow the instructions on the pack you choose before eating.

Gluten-free bread mix

A good fit if: you want to bake your own bread and have the ingredients and preparation time to fit it into your stocking-up plans.

Things to consider: not every mix is suitable for freezing. Albert Heijn listed the AH Glutenvrij-meergranenbroodmix as discontinued and said it wasn’t suitable for freezing at home.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten and cross-contamination Look for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol, and make sure you have a crumb-free place to store it at home. If I’m storing bread for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to have to rely on the name ‘multigrain’. For around 42% of consumers, gluten safety is the top priority.
Storage and portion sizes Read the storage and freezing instructions for the exact product, and work out how much space you’ll need. If I can’t get through a whole loaf quickly, I want to be able to store what’s left. Around 33% of consumers give storage and portion size top priority.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare fibre per 100 g and the allergen statement. If you’re interested in iodine, check whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed. As well as gluten, I want to know which other ingredients and allergens are in the bread I keep stocked. These nutritional and labelling questions come first for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multigrain’ means ‘gluten-free’

    The name multigrain doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease: grains such as wheat, rye and barley contain gluten.

    Choose a product explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’ or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol, then read the label.

  • Buying several packs without checking the storage instructions

    Instructions vary from product to product. For Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn, PLUS says it can be frozen straight after opening; Albert Heijn said its AH bread mix wasn’t suitable for freezing at home.

    Before buying in larger quantities, check the instructions for the exact product you’ve chosen and make sure you have enough freezer space.

  • Assuming every loaf contains iodised baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, it isn’t compulsory to bake bread with baker’s salt. The information given on gluten-free bread can vary from product to product too.

    Check the ingredients for iodised salt or baker’s salt if this matters to your choice.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    A gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. PLUS says Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn contains soya and may contain lupin, mustard and sesame.

    Whenever you buy it, also read the full allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.

Brands and shops to explore

Schär

Multigrain bread and rolls in its gluten-free bakery range.

  • For Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn, PLUS lists a 300 g pack, 9,9 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and the option to freeze the bread straight after opening.
  • According to PLUS product information, this variety contains soya and may contain lupin, mustard and sesame. Check the pack of the variety you buy.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn described a gluten-free multigrain bread mix for baking your own loaf.

  • The product information listed ingredients including corn starch, teff flour, rice flour and iodised salt.
  • Albert Heijn marked this particular mix as discontinued and said it wasn’t suitable for freezing at home.

PLUS

A shop with product information available for Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn.

  • The product information describes the ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions for this variety.
  • When you buy, check the pack and whether the variety you want is available at your shop.

Jumbo

A shop listing Schär multigrain rolls, including a frozen variety.

  • Jumbo lists Schär Meergranenbroodjes Glutenvrij as a frozen product containing 5 rolls and weighing 250 g.
  • Check the ingredients and storage and preparation instructions for the pack you choose.

Dirk

A shop whose search results list Schär Mehrkorn glutenvrij and Schär Meergranenbroodjes glutenvrij.

  • These listings give you product names to search for.
  • Choose what to stock up on based on the label and storage instructions on the pack you actually buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is multigrain bread automatically gluten-free?

No. ‘Multigrain’ doesn’t mean gluten-free. If you have coeliac disease, choose a pack labelled ‘gluten-free’ or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food for the final consumer may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten.

Can I freeze an opened pack of gluten-free bread?

That depends on the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. PLUS says that for Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn, you should reseal the pack after opening and use the bread within a few days or freeze it straight away. Store it separately from gluten-containing bread and crumbs.

Does gluten-free multigrain bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says it isn’t compulsory to use baker’s salt when baking bread. If iodised salt or baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients on each pack.

Can gluten-free bread still contain other allergens?

Yes. PLUS says Schär Meesterbakker Mehrkorn contains soya and may contain lupin, mustard and sesame. If you have other allergies, check the allergen statement on the pack you choose every time.