Who is this choice relevant to?

Weekly shopper with coeliac disease

You’re looking for ready-made speculaas with a clear gluten-free label, and want to be able to check warnings about possible cross-contamination before adding the pack to your basket.

Shopper who sticks to one supermarket

You do your weekly shop at Albert Heijn or Jumbo and want to know which labelled gluten-free speculaas you can add to your usual groceries. Check that the exact product is available before ordering or collecting it.

Shopper who checks for other allergens too

You’re buying for someone who needs to avoid other allergens as well as gluten, such as eggs, nuts or sesame. In that case, you’ll need to check the full allergen information on the pack, not just the gluten-free label.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you’re buying speculaas for someone with coeliac disease, check the current label first. Then compare availability, any other allergens and how much you’ll need for the week.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free labelling and cross-contamination Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the pack and read any warnings about cereals containing gluten. Check whether the pack displays the Crossed Grain symbol. If I have coeliac disease, I want to be able to see on the pack that the speculaas is gluten-free and understand what a cross-contamination warning means. For around 39% of consumers, this labelling is the top priority.
Availability at your usual supermarket Before ordering or collecting, check that the exact product is available at your chosen shop or delivery location. I want to be able to pick up the speculaas with my usual weekly shop, without relying on an outdated product page. Around 31% of consumers prioritise availability at their usual supermarket.
Other allergens Read the full allergen information on the physical pack, even if it says ‘gluten-free’. AH and Jumbo’s product information lists eggs among the ingredients in their speculaas. If I’m also buying for someone with another allergy, the whole label needs to meet their requirements. These additional allergens are the top priority for around 15% of consumers.
Pack size for the week Compare the net weight and best-before date of products that meet your requirements after checking the label. The AH and Jumbo packs described here each contain 125 g. I want to estimate how many packs my household will use this week, without buying more than we need. For around 15% of consumers, planning for the week is the main consideration.

According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo of product. The Crossed Grain symbol can be a useful extra indication, but it doesn’t replace checking the ingredients and allergens on the pack.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming regular speculoos is gluten-free speculaas

    A similar spiced flavour doesn’t mean a product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Lotus Bakeries lists wheat flour and gluten in regular Lotus Biscoff.

    If you’re choosing for someone with coeliac disease, look for the gluten-free label on the specific product, rather than relying on its name or brand.

  • Only reading the front of the pack

    A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list eggs in their gluten-free speculaas and also mention the possible presence of other allergens.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack every time you buy, especially if someone in your household has another allergy too.

  • Relying on a product page as proof of availability

    Jumbo says that Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes 100 g is no longer part of its online range. So an existing product page doesn’t guarantee that it will be a reliable choice for the coming week.

    Check that the exact product is available before planning your shop, and keep another suitably labelled option in mind.

    If your chosen product isn’t available, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.

  • Ignoring warnings about gluten cross-contamination

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, both ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ and ‘not suitable for people with coeliac disease’ indicate a possible risk of cross-contamination.

    Read these warnings before choosing a product for someone with coeliac disease; don’t treat them as comments on flavour or quality.

Brands to compare

These brand names can help you identify the product ranges mentioned here, but the labelling and allergen information on the specific pack are what matter.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo lists Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas 125 g in its gluten-free range.

  • The Jumbo product page lists a gluten-free label and the Crossed Grain symbol.
  • According to the same product information, this speculaas contains eggs and may contain nuts, milk, lupin, sesame and gluten-free oats, among other things. Check the current pack if other allergens are a concern.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Speculaas 125 g as one of its own-brand products.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this speculaas is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • According to Albert Heijn, the product contains eggs and may contain sesame and nuts. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.

Consenza

Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes 100 g is labelled gluten-free on a Jumbo product page.

  • Jumbo says that this product is no longer part of its online range. Check local availability before including it in your weekly shop.

Lotus Biscoff

Regular Lotus Biscoff is speculoos, not a gluten-free speculaas option for someone with coeliac disease.

  • Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient and gluten as an allergen in this product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular Lotus Biscoff gluten-free?

No. Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists wheat flour and gluten in regular Lotus Biscoff. So don’t choose it as gluten-free speculaas for someone with coeliac disease.

What does ‘gluten-free’ mean on a pack of speculaas?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kilo of product. Check the rest of the information on the current pack too, especially if other allergens are a concern.

Does gluten-free speculaas have to carry the Crossed Grain symbol?

No, the symbol isn’t required for a product labelled gluten-free. However, it can be a useful extra indication: Jumbo lists the symbol for Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas 125 g. Always check the full label as well.

How should I store gluten-free speculaas after my weekly shop?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the specific pack. The product information from both Albert Heijn and Jumbo says to store it in a dry place; Albert Heijn also advises keeping it somewhere cool and dark.

Can I plan to buy Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes every week?

First check whether it’s currently available locally. Jumbo says that Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes 100 g is no longer part of its online range, so the product page alone doesn’t guarantee it will be available for your next shop.