If you have coeliac disease, first check that the current packaging for the spiced breakfast cake explicitly says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol; a standard cake made with rye is not a suitable alternative. Then choose a whole gluten-free cake if you want to slice it at home, or a bar if you want to take an individual portion with you. Also check the allergen information, especially if milk or lupin is a concern for you.
You want to be able to check the current packaging to confirm that the spiced breakfast cake is gluten-free. Standard rye cake is not suitable: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, rye is a cereal that contains gluten.
You’re looking for a whole gluten-free cake to slice at home, rather than individual bars.
You want a pre-portioned gluten-free spiced breakfast cake bar to take to work, school or on the go, without having to slice a whole cake.
First, check the gluten-free statement on the current packaging. Then decide which format suits your needs and read the allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging; don’t confuse a gluten-free version with standard spiced breakfast cake made with rye. | I’m buying spiced breakfast cake for someone with coeliac disease and want to confirm it’s gluten-free before considering the format. For around 50% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| A whole cake for home | Compare the pack weight and the stated number of portions. Check the allergen list too. | At home, I want to slice the cake myself and share it. For around 30% of consumers, being able to share it is the top priority. |
| A portion to take with you | Check the portion size per pack, as well as the gluten-free and allergen information. | I want to take a pre-portioned bar to work or school without having to slice a whole cake. For around 20% of consumers, convenience comes first. |
‘Wholegrain’ or ‘less sugar’ says nothing about whether a product is gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rye as a cereal that contains gluten; according to Peijnenburg, its standard Naturel version contains rye flour.
If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for an explicit gluten-free statement or the Crossed Grain symbol, even if another product in the same brand’s range is gluten-free.
The gluten-free spiced breakfast cakes from Peijnenburg, AH and Jumbo described here list milk and lupin. Jumbo also mentions the possible presence of other allergens.
If you need to avoid anything besides gluten, read all the allergen information on the packaging.
The gluten-free, unsliced spiced breakfast cake is a whole cake that you can portion at home.
The 65 g spiced breakfast cake bar is an individual portion to take with you.
This 300 g gluten-free spiced breakfast cake is unsliced and designed to be portioned at home.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, rye is a cereal that contains gluten. If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, check that the current packaging for the spiced breakfast cake you choose explicitly says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol. Standard Peijnenburg Naturel, which contains rye flour, is not an alternative to the gluten-free version.
No, a gluten-free statement doesn’t mean a product is free from these allergens. The gluten-free options from Peijnenburg, AH and Jumbo described here list milk and lupin. If you have additional allergies, check all the information on the current packaging.
Yes, check the packaging again before eating the spiced breakfast cake. Albert Heijn warns on its product pages that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information can change.
No, iodine doesn’t indicate whether spiced breakfast cake is gluten-free or contains gluten. If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free statement and ingredients list on the current packaging to assess the product.
