Who is this relevant to?

Bread shoppers with coeliac disease

You check the gluten-free label and allergen information first. You also want to prevent crumbs containing gluten from getting onto your bread when slicing and adding toppings.

Fans of seeds and a hearty bite

You’re looking for texture from ingredients such as linseed, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds among gluten-free bread options, without assuming that seeded bread is also tiger bread.

Shoppers comparing supermarkets

You want to find a suitable loaf or roll, so you check the exact product and its availability at your chosen shop or for your delivery address.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare the seeds, bread shape and practical availability.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free status and cross-contamination Check the gluten-free label and allergen information on the current packaging. At home, use clean utensils and toppings that are free from crumbs containing gluten. When choosing bread for coeliac disease, I want to know first that it’s gluten-free and make sure no crumbs get onto it afterwards. This reassurance comes first for around 50% of consumers.
Seeds and texture Check which seeds are listed in the ingredients. Compare the fibre content per 100 g if that matters to your choice. Among gluten-free options, I’m mainly looking for the bite I miss in tiger bread. Around 30% of consumers give this seeded texture top priority.
Availability and storage Check availability at your chosen shop and read the pack size and storage instructions. If I only eat bread occasionally, I want a size that suits how I use it and that I can actually buy. Availability and ease of storage matter most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the bread’s name proves it’s gluten-free

    Tiger, seeded, wholemeal and spelt don’t mean that a bread is gluten-free. Spelt is also a type of wheat.

    Use the gluten-free label on the current packaging as your first check, then read the ingredients and allergen information.

  • Relying only on the online product page

    Albert Heijn warns that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

    Even when buying again, check the physical packaging before using the bread.

  • Preparing gluten-free bread next to ordinary bread crumbs

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, people with coeliac disease can also become ill through cross-contamination with gluten. A shared knife, chopping board or jar of spread can transfer crumbs.

    Use clean utensils and fresh spread, and store gluten-free bread separately from bread containing gluten.

  • Counting on a particular roll without checking the shop

    PLUS stated that a gluten-free seeded roll wasn’t available at the selected shop. So a product in an online range isn’t necessarily available at every branch.

    Check availability at your shop or for your delivery address before counting on that product.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Glutenvrij Brood licht meerzaden half is an example for anyone looking for gluten-free seeded bread rather than the distinctive crust of tiger bread.

  • Albert Heijn lists linseed, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, and states that this product contains 9.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • It isn’t confirmed as tiger bread. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve read the product page before.

PLUS

PLUS shows gluten-free seeded options in different shapes, including loaves and smaller rolls.

  • You can compare a loaf for sandwiches with a crusty roll or bun for an individual occasion.
  • Availability varies by branch: the seeded roll wasn’t available at the selected PLUS shop.

Dirk

Dirk shows packaged gluten-free bread in search results, alongside regular tiger and seeded breads in its bread range.

  • The search results include Schär Meisterbackers Classic as a gluten-free bread.
  • A listing for regular tiger or seeded bread tells you nothing about whether that exact product is gluten-free.

Jumbo

Jumbo has an online category for gluten-free bread and also lists regular tiger and seeded breads.

  • The separate category helps you find products labelled gluten-free.
  • Don’t rely on the category or the bread’s name alone: check the label on the packaging of the exact loaf.

Lidl

At Lidl, you’ll need to check the local range and the packaging of the exact product.

  • Lidl provides information about its gluten-free range.
  • Bread containing seeds or spelt isn’t gluten-free just because of those ingredients. Lidl also reported that additional gluten-free products were temporarily unavailable.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ordinary seeded tiger bread suitable for people with coeliac disease?

Not based on its name, crust or seeds. Choose bread whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free, and also check the ingredients and allergen information. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, any allergenic cereal present must be named in the ingredients list.

Could bread containing oats and labelled gluten-free be an option?

Oats in the ingredients list don’t automatically make bread labelled gluten-free unsuitable. Check the full, current packaging for the exact product: ordinary oats can come into contact with cereals containing gluten during processing.

How can I stop gluten-free bread coming into contact with crumbs at home?

Use clean hands, a clean knife and a clean chopping board, and keep crumbs containing gluten away from your spreads and work surface. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that cross-contamination with gluten can affect people with coeliac disease.

How can I tell whether bread contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on the current packaging of the specific bread. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Glutenvrij Brood licht meerzaden half; don’t assume this applies to other breads.

Can I freeze gluten-free seeded bread?

Follow the storage advice for the exact product. Albert Heijn states that AH Glutenvrij Brood licht meerzaden half can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; check the instructions on your packaging.