Who might this choice be relevant to?

Looking for gluten-free rusks

You want a rusk and, if you have coeliac disease, you check first that it’s explicitly labelled gluten-free. Seeds are less important to you than this essential requirement.

Prefer seeds and a hearty texture

You’re looking for a gluten-free product with seeds or kernels and are open to something other than rusks. For example, PLUS lists gluten-free multiseed bread and multiseed rolls.

Have other ingredient restrictions

As well as checking the gluten-free label, you need to check the ingredients and allergens in the specific product. For example, Jumbo’s product information lists egg and milk in Damhert Glutenvrij Beschuiten Biscottes.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare the product type, ingredients and availability according to what matters most to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain trademark on the current packaging, and check the ingredients too. If I’m buying rusks for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on a name like ‘multigrain’. Around 42% of consumers prioritise a clear gluten-free label.
Seeds and product type Check whether seeds or kernels are listed in the ingredients, and decide whether bread or rolls would suit you instead of rusks. I’m mainly looking for the texture of seeds, even if that means choosing something other than rusks. This preference is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers.
Other ingredients As well as checking the gluten-free label, read the allergen list; ‘lactose-free’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘dairy-free’. If I also need to avoid egg or milk, the full ingredients list determines my choice. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this additional restriction.
Availability Check the current product listing before counting on a particular type of rusk, and choose a gluten-free alternative in a different form if needed. If my usual rusks aren’t available, I want to be able to choose a suitable alternative. Availability is the main consideration for around 16% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘with seeds’ means gluten-free

    Seeds say nothing about the other ingredients. For example, Bolletje lists wheat flour and rye flour in Echte Beschuit.

    If you have coeliac disease, first check that the specific product’s packaging says gluten-free. Only then look at the seeds and texture.

  • Relying on an outdated product listing

    Jumbo’s product pages listed Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Beschuit and Damhert Glutenvrij Beschuiten Biscottes as no longer available in its online range.

    Check current availability before choosing a product, and have a gluten-free alternative in mind, such as multiseed bread or crispbread.

  • Checking only the gluten-free label

    A gluten-free product may still contain other ingredients that matter to you. For example, Jumbo lists egg and milk in Damhert Glutenvrij Beschuiten Biscottes.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen list too, especially if you need to avoid anything else as well as gluten.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Schär

Schär Zwieback is an option if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free rusks.

  • Albert Heijn labels Schär Zwieback as gluten-free and wheat-free.
  • The listed ingredients mean these aren’t rusks with seeds.

Damhert

Damhert Glutenvrij Beschuiten Biscottes is a type of rusk to consider by checking the specific product details.

  • Jumbo’s product listing labels these biscottes as gluten-free.
  • Jumbo lists egg and milk, and its product page stated that the item was no longer available in its online range.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

This own-brand range included rusks labelled gluten-free.

  • Jumbo listed Lekker Vrij van Gluten Beschuit 120 g.
  • The product page stated that these rusks were no longer available in its online range.

PLUS

PLUS lists gluten-free multiseed products if you’re considering something other than rusks.

  • Its range includes gluten-free multiseed bread and gluten-free multiseed rolls.
  • Bread and rolls aren’t the same as rusks, so check the packaging of the product you choose.

Bolletje

Bolletje Echte Beschuit shows why it’s important to check the ingredients in ordinary rusks if you have coeliac disease.

  • Bolletje publishes the ingredients for Echte Beschuit.
  • The list includes wheat flour and rye flour, so this product isn’t suitable if you’re choosing gluten-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Are ordinary multigrain rusks suitable for coeliac disease?

Not just because they’re called ‘multigrain’ or contain seeds. Choose a specific product with a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain trademark. For example, Bolletje lists wheat flour and rye flour in Echte Beschuit.

Can I choose a multiseed product containing oats if I have coeliac disease?

Check that the specific oat product is labelled gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain trademark. According to the Voedingscentrum, ordinary oats without this label aren’t an obvious choice for people with coeliac disease.

How can I keep gluten-free rusks separate from ordinary bread products?

Store them separately and use a clean plate, clean knife and clean work surface. Also watch out for crumbs if you use the same toaster for ordinary bread products.