Who is this choice important for?

Tea drinker with coeliac disease

Wants to enjoy speculaas with tea and needs a reliably gluten-free option.

Shopper who also checks for other allergens

Is looking for biscuits for someone who needs to avoid eggs, milk, nuts, lupin or sesame, for example, as well as gluten. A gluten-free label says nothing about these other allergens.

Home baker

Wants to choose the shape and flavour of their own speculaas, and has time to check the ingredients and prevent cross-contamination while baking.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to check What to look for when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. If you’re baking, check every ingredient individually. I don’t want to have to rely on a product name to choose a biscuit to have with tea; for around 42% of consumers, verified gluten-free status is the top priority.
Other allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. I want to serve something suitable for a guest with an additional allergy too; for around 33% of consumers, these other allergens matter most.
Format and preparation Decide whether you want to serve packaged biscuits straight away or have time to bake your own. For packaged biscuits, check how many are in the pack. I want to choose between serving biscuits straight away and deciding on the shape myself; for around 25% of consumers, this is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ‘wheat-free’ with ‘gluten-free’

    A product name or description such as ‘wheat-free’ does not confirm that speculaas is gluten-free. Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ may only be stated if the food contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten for the final consumer.

    Check for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. If you’re baking, check the labels on the flour, baking powder and other ingredients too.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    Gluten-free speculaas may still contain eggs or other allergens. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different ingredients and possible allergens for their gluten-free speculaas.

    If a guest has an additional allergy, read all the information on the packaging of the exact product, not just the gluten-free label on the front.

  • Assuming a product page confirms availability

    On the product pages for Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes and Schär Gluten Free Speculoos, Jumbo states that these products are no longer available online.

    Check current availability before choosing a particular biscuit for tea, and read the label again when you buy it.

  • Applying an allergen warning to the wrong product

    On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a specific warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26 March 2027: the product contains almond, which may not be listed on the label. This is not automatically a warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaas biscuits.

    When checking an allergen warning, always compare the exact product name and best-before date with the packaging.

Brands compared

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Speculaas as a 125 g pack of biscuits for anyone who wants something ready to serve with tea.

  • Albert Heijn says this variety is gluten-free and made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • This variety contains eggs and may contain sesame, almond, hazelnut and walnut. Check the current packaging, as ingredient and allergen information can change.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas in a 125 g pack.

  • The product page highlights the Crossed Grain symbol as a way to identify gluten-free speculaas.
  • This variety contains eggs and may contain almonds, hazelnuts, lupin, milk, gluten-free oats, sesame and walnuts, among other things. Check the current label if you have an additional allergy.

Consenza

Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes (100 g) is another product to compare ingredients with; Jumbo says this variety is no longer available online.

  • The ingredients listed by Jumbo include butter, egg and lupin flour.
  • Nuts, soya and sesame are listed as possible allergens. Check current availability and the packaging if you’re considering this variety.

Schär

Schär Gluten Free Speculoos (100 g) is another gluten-free option to compare by ingredients; according to Jumbo, it is no longer available online.

  • Jumbo’s product information describes this variety as gluten-free speculaas.
  • This variety contains lupin and almond, and may contain soya. Check availability and the current allergen information before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

When can speculaas be labelled ‘gluten-free’?

Under Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the label ‘gluten-free’ may only be used if the food sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the current packaging when you buy it; if you have an additional allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information too.

Is regular speculaas suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

You can’t tell from the name ‘speculaas’ alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for the ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol; check the current packaging for these.

Should I also check for eggs, milk or nuts in gluten-free speculaas?

Yes, if those allergens are relevant to you or your guest. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list eggs in their gluten-free speculaas and mention various other possible allergens. So check all the information on the current packaging of the variety you’re buying.

Can I bake my own gluten-free speculaas to have with tea?

Yes, as long as you check that all the ingredients you use are gluten-free and prevent cross-contamination during preparation. Jumbo’s recipe for gluten-free speculaas uses teff flour and gluten-free baking powder, among other ingredients. Before you start, check your worktop, baking tin and kitchen utensils too.

Does the warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok also apply to the biscuits?

The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 9 September 2026 relates specifically to AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26 March 2027, and does not automatically apply to AH Glutenvrij Speculaas biscuits. The speculaasbrok in question contains almond, which may not be listed on the label, so check the exact product name and best-before date.