If you have coeliac disease, choose oats clearly labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol, rather than relying on the ingredient ‘oats’ alone. Loose gluten-free flakes give you more flexibility to adapt a recipe, while instant portions are handy when quick measuring matters more. For an Asian night in, check soy sauce, ketjap and other multi-ingredient products separately too.
If you have coeliac disease, it’s important to choose oats with a clear gluten-free label: regular oats can come into contact with gluten-containing grains during growing or processing. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing oats labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol.
If you’re combining porridge oats with Asian seasonings, check the packaging of sauces, ketjap and other multi-ingredient products as well as the oats.
Gluten-free instant porridge oats may be a good choice if pre-measured portions are handy. Loose flakes give you more freedom to decide how much to use each time.
First check that the oats are labelled gluten-free, then assess the seasonings and product format separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free oats | Look for an explicit gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. | If I’m buying porridge oats because of coeliac disease, I don’t want to confuse regular oats with oats labelled gluten-free. This check is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Sauces and toppings | Check the ingredients and allergen information for each multi-ingredient product. If the information is contradictory, ask the manufacturer for clarification. | For an Asian night in, I want to know whether the soy sauce, ketjap and toppings are suitable too. Around 36% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Preparation and portions | Compare loose flakes with instant portions, including how to prepare them and the stated serving size. | If I want to serve food quickly or prefer to decide the quantity myself, the product format makes all the difference. This is the first thing around 18% of consumers consider. |
The Dutch Coeliac Association points out that oats can be contaminated with wheat, rye or barley. Quaker Netherlands does not guarantee that its regular porridge oats are completely gluten-free.
If you need to choose strictly gluten-free products, check that the specific pack carries a gluten-free label or suitable certification.
A gluten-free oat base tells you nothing about the ingredients in soy sauce, ketjap or marinade. An Albert Heijn product page describes a Go-Tan soy sauce as gluten-free, but also lists wheat among the ingredients.
Check the current packaging of every seasoning. If the information is contradictory, ask the manufacturer for clarification before using the product as a gluten-free option.
The Jumbo page for Lekker Vrij van Gluten porridge oats contains product information, but also states that the product is no longer part of its online range.
Check that the specific gluten-free variety is currently available before counting on it for your meal.
According to Albert Heijn, its 450 g AH Glutenvrij Volkoren porridge oats are made from gluten-free wholegrain oat flakes and produced in a completely gluten-free environment.
Jumbo says its Lekker Vrij van Gluten porridge oats contain gluten-free oat flakes and bear the Crossed Grain symbol.
According to the Jumbo product page, the 450 g Simply Free by Leev variety contains 100% organic gluten-free porridge oats and carries a crossed-grain symbol.
Albert Heijn describes Elovena Natural instant oatmeal gluten-free as a pack containing five 40 g portions.
Quaker Netherlands says its regular porridge oats may be subject to cross-contamination and does not guarantee that they are completely gluten-free.
Don’t assume they are. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends choosing oats labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol, as regular oats can be contaminated with gluten-containing grains. Check the label on the specific pack.
Not everyone can tolerate pure oats. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, this applies to a small number of people with coeliac disease. If you have concerns about how you react to oats, speak to your healthcare professional.
Yes, check the current packaging of each sauce separately. A gluten-free porridge oat product tells you nothing about the ingredients and allergens in the seasonings you combine it with.
Ingredients and allergy information can change. Albert Heijn therefore advises checking the packaging before using a product. Pay particular attention to the gluten-free label and the ingredients in both the porridge oats and the seasonings.
