Who is this choice relevant to?

Student with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a roll with a current gluten-free label, and you take care to avoid crumbs from ordinary bread in a shared kitchen.

Student planning portions

You want to know how many rolls are in a pack and whether you can use them for your meal without unnecessary leftovers.

Student having a roll as a meal

You compare portion size, nutritional information and ingredients with the fillings you plan to use. If you have other allergies, check the allergen information too.

What should you look for?

For a gluten-free student meal, first check the packaging and the conditions in which you’ll prepare the roll. Then compare portion sizes, nutritional information and preparation time.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free choice Check the current gluten-free label and allergen information. Use clean kitchen utensils when preparing the roll. If you have coeliac disease, your roll must also be kept free from crumbs from ordinary bread in a shared kitchen; around 42% of consumers put this gluten-free choice first.
Portions and packaging Check the number of rolls and, if listed, the weight per pack. For a student meal, you may want to use all the rolls in a pack without unnecessary leftovers; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion planning.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and protein per 100 g, and check ingredients such as seeds and sesame. If a filled roll is your meal, you’ll want to know what the roll and filling contribute; around 17% of consumers give this combination top priority.
Preparation and storage Read the oven time and storage instructions on the packaging, and check whether the product is available where you shop. If you only have limited access to an oven or have little storage space, the roll needs to fit into your plans; this is the deciding factor for around 16% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming spelt or organic means gluten-free

    Spelt contains gluten. According to the product information, Jumbo’s organic spelt roll lists wheat and gluten as allergens, so it isn’t a gluten-free alternative.

    Check the gluten-free label and ingredients on the current packaging every time you buy.

  • Comparing only the number of rolls

    Two packs with the same number of rolls don’t necessarily contain the same portions or have the same nutritional information.

    As well as the number of rolls, check the stated weight and work out how many you’ll use for your meal.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from all allergens. PLUS’s multiseed rolls contain sesame; Albert Heijn’s white gluten-free rolls may contain traces of allergens including egg, milk, soya and nuts.

    Read all the allergen information if you also need to take other allergies into account.

  • Assuming the salt is iodised

    Voedingscentrum points out that not every baker uses baker’s salt. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its white gluten-free rolls, while the PLUS varieties checked list only salt.

    If you want to know what type of salt a roll contains, check the ingredients on the current packaging.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Gluten-Free White Rolls are an option if you’re looking for white rolls to bake at home.

  • Albert Heijn labels this variety gluten-free and lists iodised salt.
  • Check the warning about possible traces of other allergens. According to the product information, freezing at home isn’t recommended.

PLUS

PLUS lists both white and multiseed varieties of its gluten-free rolls.

  • PLUS’s nutritional information lists 1.31 g of fibre per 100 g for the white variety and 2.7 g for the multiseed variety.
  • The multiseed variety contains sesame. Check the current packaging and preparation instructions for each variety.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s organic spelt roll shows why you shouldn’t assume an ordinary roll is gluten-free based on the type of grain.

  • Jumbo lists gluten, spelt and wheat as allergens for this product. It isn’t a gluten-free roll.

Dirk

Dirk’s gluten-free range includes alternatives to bread, such as Schär Kaiserbrötchen.

  • You can also consider other types of gluten-free rolls if you don’t specifically need a pistolet.
  • A Kaiserbrötchen isn’t the same product as a pistolet, so check the packaging of the roll you choose.

ALDI

ALDI provides information about ingredients and allergens in its bakery range.

  • If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose a roll from this range without checking the gluten-free label on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a spelt roll gluten-free?

No, spelt contains gluten. Jumbo’s organic spelt roll also lists wheat and gluten as allergens; if you have coeliac disease, choose a product with a current gluten-free label.

Can I tell from the ingredients whether a roll is gluten-free?

If you have coeliac disease, don’t rely solely on the type of grain or the fact that wheat isn’t listed as a main ingredient. Check the gluten-free label and the full ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

How can I avoid crumbs from ordinary bread when preparing a roll?

Use a clean knife, toaster and chopping board, and store gluten-free rolls separately from ordinary bread. Voedingscentrum points out that even a small amount of gluten can cause problems for people with coeliac disease.

Does every gluten-free roll contain iodised salt?

You can’t assume that, so check the ingredients for each product. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its white gluten-free rolls, while the white and multiseed rolls from PLUS that were checked list only salt.

Can I freeze AH Gluten-Free White Rolls at home?

According to Albert Heijn’s product information, freezing these white rolls at home isn’t recommended. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the current packaging.