If a child has coeliac disease, choose a roll whose current packaging explicitly says it is gluten-free, and check for any warnings about cross-contamination. PLUS lists gluten-free multiseed rolls in packs of two, while Albert Heijn lists white and multiseed varieties. Keep the chosen roll separate from regular rolls during preparation and serving.
If you want your child to enjoy the same rolls as the other guests, check the gluten-free label and any warnings on the packaging. It’s also important to keep the rolls separate when filling and handing them out.
If you only need a few gluten-free portions, plan the number of rolls and their cooking time in advance. PLUS lists its gluten-free multiseed rolls in packs of two, with a cooking time of 10 minutes at 180 °C; follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.
If gluten-free rolls regularly take the place of ordinary bread, it’s also worth checking whether they contain iodised baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is an important source of iodine in the Netherlands, but bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
Start with the label and prepare the food separately for the child with coeliac disease. Then consider how many rolls you need and whether there are any other allergens to take into account.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Check the gluten-free label and any warnings about cereals containing gluten on the packaging. Use clean, separate utensils when filling and serving. | If a child has coeliac disease, I don’t want an ordinary roll or leftover crumbs ending up in their portion. Around 50% of consumers make gluten-free safety their top priority. |
| Portions and preparation | Check how many rolls are in each pack and the preparation instructions for the variety you choose. | For a small party, I want to be able to serve the gluten-free rolls at the same time as the other portions. For around 30% of consumers, practical planning is their main concern. |
| Other allergens and regular use | Read the allergen information, especially for multiseed varieties. If you regularly replace bread, also check whether the label lists iodised baker’s salt. | If a guest has another allergy, I want to know whether the roll I’ve chosen is suitable. If I use it regularly, I also consider which bread it replaces. Around 20% of consumers give these additional considerations top priority. |
Terms such as spelt, organic or multigrain don’t confirm that a roll is gluten-free. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the term ‘gluten-free’ may only be used when a product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
For a child with coeliac disease, choose a pack that is labelled gluten-free and keep ordinary rolls separate for the other guests.
The product name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients and warnings are listed on the packaging you’ll actually take home.
Read the label when you buy the rolls, then check it again before serving them.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, crumbs from bread containing gluten can cross-contaminate a gluten-free roll.
Use a clean work surface and separate utensils, and serve the gluten-free roll on its own plate.
PLUS lists sesame seeds in its gluten-free multiseed rolls. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is suitable for a guest with a sesame allergy.
Ask about other allergies in advance and check the allergen information on the packaging you choose.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free White Rolls and AH Gluten-Free Multiseed Rolls as separate products.
PLUS lists white and multiseed gluten-free rolls. The product information for the multiseed variety says there are two rolls per pack.
Dirk lists Schär gluten-free rolls, including Kaiser rolls and multigrain rolls. These are alternatives to consider if you don’t specifically need a pistolet-style roll.
Jumbo lists white and spelt rolls among its range of rolls.
Lidl lists white rolls.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product can be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. For a child with coeliac disease, check the label on the current packaging, not just the name of the grains used.
Choose a different product for the child with coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Society identifies this wording as a warning of possible cross-contamination, so check all the warnings on the packaging, even for a product labelled gluten-free.
Prepare and fill the roll on a clean work surface using separate utensils, then serve it on its own plate. This helps prevent contact with crumbs from ordinary rolls.
Don’t assume so without checking the specific variety: PLUS lists sesame seeds in its gluten-free multiseed rolls. Ask which allergies are relevant to your guests and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
For a single party, the immediate priority is choosing gluten-free food for the child with coeliac disease. Iodine is mainly worth considering if gluten-free bread regularly replaces ordinary bread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with iodised baker’s salt is an important source of iodine in the Netherlands, but not all bakers use this salt.
