People with coeliac disease looking for a sweet bun
A bun that looks like a raisin bun isn’t automatically gluten-free. Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat buns, so look specifically for a product labelled gluten-free.
Who are these options for?
Small households looking to plan portions
If you don’t eat sweet bread every day, the number of buns or slices and whether you can freeze portions matter more than the word ‘half’ on the packaging.
Shoppers who also pay attention to the salt used
If you often replace regular bread with gluten-free bread, check the ingredients label to see whether iodised salt or baker’s salt has been used. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have coeliac disease, check that the product is labelled gluten-free before choosing a sweet bun or a particular loaf size. Then compare the portions with what you’ll actually eat and can freeze.
Gluten-free raisin buns
A good fit if: you’re looking for a sweet bun in a small pack. Albert Heijn lists two AH Glutenvrij Rozijnen bollen, weighing 140 g in total.
The trade-off: individual buns aren’t sliced bread for everyday sandwiches.
Gluten-free half multiseed loaf
A good fit if: you mainly want slices of bread and plan to freeze portions. Albert Heijn’s gluten-free half multiseed loaf lists 12 portions.
The trade-off: this isn’t a raisin or currant product.
Gluten-free raisin bread
A good fit if: you’d rather eat sliced raisin bread than individual buns; PLUS describes Yam Rozijn glutenvrij as gluten-free raisin bread.
The trade-off: check the current loaf size and how you plan to freeze it before comparing it with a small pack of buns.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the gluten-free label and check the current ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on how a raisin bun looks. For around 36% of shoppers, gluten-free labelling comes first. |
| Portions and freezing | Compare the number of items or portions and read the storage instructions. | In a small household, I only want to open what I can eat in time. Around 29% of shoppers give portion planning top priority. |
| Buns or slices | Choose between individual raisin buns and sliced raisin bread; a half multiseed loaf isn’t a sweet raisin product. | For a sweet treat, I’m looking for something that suits my preference for a bun or a slice. Product format matters most to around 21% of shoppers. |
| Salt used | Check the ingredients label for iodised salt or baker’s salt. | If gluten-free bread often replaces my regular bread, I want to know what type of salt it contains. For around 14% of shoppers, this label information takes priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking an ordinary raisin bun for a gluten-free one
A similar name or appearance doesn’t tell you whether a product is labelled gluten-free. Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat buns.
If you have coeliac disease, choose a product specifically labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging before eating it.
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Assuming a half loaf won’t leave you with leftovers
Even a half loaf may contain more slices than you can eat quickly. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 40 g for its gluten-free half multiseed loaf.
Compare the number of portions with how often you’ll eat it. The product information for this AH loaf says it can be frozen at home.
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Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bread made with iodised baker’s salt is an important source of iodine in the Netherlands, but bakers aren’t required to use it.
Check the ingredients list for your chosen gluten-free product rather than trying to work out which salt was used from the type of bread.
Brands and shops to consider
AH Glutenvrij
Worth considering if you want to compare a small pack of raisin buns with a half gluten-free loaf.
- Albert Heijn lists two gluten-free raisin buns weighing 140 g in total, and a 480 g gluten-free half multiseed loaf with 12 portions.
- The half multiseed loaf isn’t currant or raisin bread; check the current label for both products.
Yam
An option to consider if you’re looking for gluten-free raisin bread rather than individual buns.
- PLUS describes Yam Rozijn glutenvrij as gluten-free raisin bread and lists 15.5% raisins, gluten-free oat flour and baker’s salt.
- Compare the current loaf size with how much you’ll use; this product isn’t described as a half loaf.
Jumbo
A shop where you can search specifically for bread products in the gluten-free category.
- Jumbo has a separate gluten-free category online.
- According to its product description, regular Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen are white wheat buns; don’t confuse this version with a gluten-free product.
PLUS
A shop that describes Yam Rozijn glutenvrij as raisin bread.
- The product description lists ingredients including raisins, gluten-free oat flour and baker’s salt.
- Check the current packaging and product information before you buy; one product description doesn’t tell you about the full range.
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Frequently asked questions
If I can’t see wheat listed, can I choose an ordinary raisin bun if I have coeliac disease?
No, appearance isn’t a reliable way to check. Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat buns; choose a product labelled gluten-free and check the current label.
Can a gluten-free half loaf replace gluten-free raisin buns?
Only if you’re mainly looking for a smaller loaf of sliced bread. According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s gluten-free half multiseed loaf has 12 portions, but it isn’t a sweet raisin product.
How can I plan gluten-free bread or buns to avoid unnecessary leftovers?
Choose a number of portions that suits when you’ll eat them, and check the product’s freezing instructions. Albert Heijn says its gluten-free raisin buns and half multiseed loaf can be frozen at home.
Does gluten-free bread automatically contain iodised salt?
No, check the ingredients of the bread you choose. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt; look for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’ on the label.