If you have coeliac disease, don’t judge tiger bread by its name or crust. Look for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and check the current ingredients and allergen information. For a single late-night snack, a gluten-free bread roll or mini baguette may be more convenient. A wrapped loaf is a better choice if you’re planning several eating occasions and can follow the storage instructions.
The style of bread tells you nothing about its gluten status. According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger wit contains wheat and barley. Look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the label on the pack you’re buying.
If you want a single portion late in the evening, you can compare a gluten-free bread roll or mini baguette with a larger wrapped loaf. Check how many pieces are in the pack, too, and what you can do with any leftovers.
‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean a loaf is free from other allergens. For example, PLUS lists soya and gluten-free oats in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij. If you have an additional allergy, read the full, up-to-date ingredients and allergen information.
First, check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free. Then choose a bread shape and pack size that suit the number of snacks you want to make.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label and check the current ingredients and allergen information. Don’t rely on the name of the bread alone. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to know that this particular bread is labelled gluten-free before I eat it. Around 36% of consumers put this check first. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of pieces and the pack size. Follow any preparation instructions for the variant you choose. | For a single late-night snack, I’d rather have a small bread roll than open a whole loaf. This portion size is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Check how to reseal the pack and whether the manufacturer recommends freezing the bread after opening. | If I want to eat the same bread over several evenings, I need to be able to store the rest. Easy storage is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check the specific product with your shop and read the label again when you buy it. | I want to be able to pick up a suitable gluten-free product at my usual shop. For around 14% of consumers, practical availability is the first consideration. |
Tiger bread describes a style of bread, not its gluten status. Albert Heijn lists wheat, barley and gluten-containing cereals in AH Tijger wit.
If you have coeliac disease, choose a product explicitly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current label.
Gluten-free bread may contain other allergens. PLUS Bruin glutenvrij, for example, lists soya and gluten-free oats.
If you have an additional allergy, also read the full ingredients list and any allergen warnings for the variant you choose.
If you’re buying a loaf for several eating occasions, the instructions for after opening will tell you what to do with the remaining portions.
Compare the pack with smaller bread shapes, and follow the instructions for resealing or freezing. PLUS, for example, provides this advice for Schär Meesterbakker Classic.
An opened pack that isn’t stored according to the instructions can lead to food waste.
A product appearing on a range page won’t necessarily be stocked at every branch. The information on the pack may also differ from what you read online earlier.
Check the specific product with your shop and read the packaging before using it.
These shop categories can help you compare different bread shapes. Always check the gluten-free label and allergens for each product.
Albert Heijn has a separate category for packaged gluten-free breads, including white bread and multiseed varieties.
Jumbo lists gluten-free breads and smaller bread shapes, including products from Jumbo Lekker Vrij and Schär.
PLUS lists white, brown and multiseed breads with a gluten-free label.
Dirk’s search results show gluten-free Schär products in a range of bread shapes.
Lidl provides information about gluten-free products and directs shoppers to its current range when buying.
ALDI mentions gluten-free bread in its bakery information.
This gluten-free bread mix is a good fit for a snack you want to bake in advance. It isn’t a ready-to-eat bread roll for an instant craving.
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Suitable if you want to bake your own bread before a late-night snack; the mix isn’t ready to eat.
According to the product information, you can knead the mix by hand or use a bread maker. Follow the current pack instructions for preparation and check for any additional allergens.
You can’t tell from the name. According to Albert Heijn, AH Tijger wit contains wheat and barley and lists gluten-containing cereals. Check the label on the specific product for any other tiger bread.
The ‘gluten-free’ label is subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, as explained by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. If you have coeliac disease, choose based on the label on the specific product, not just its bread style or a general shop category.
No, that doesn’t follow from the ‘gluten-free’ label. PLUS Bruin glutenvrij, for example, lists soya and gluten-free oats. If you have an additional allergy, read the full information for the variant you’re buying.
Follow the instructions on the pack you choose. For Schär Meesterbakker Classic, PLUS advises resealing the pack after opening and using the bread within a few days or freezing it straight away.
If iodine is relevant to you, read the ingredients list for the specific bread. PLUS lists iodised salt in PLUS Bruin glutenvrij; don’t assume this applies to other gluten-free breads.
