If the bread is for a child with coeliac disease, don’t choose ordinary tiger bread. Choose a product clearly labelled ‘gluten-free’ instead. Gluten-free mini baguettes work well for individual party portions if you have time to bake them; soft rolls or sliced bread need less preparation. Keep the gluten-free bread separate from ordinary bread while preparing and serving it.
For a child with coeliac disease, it’s not enough to look for ‘gluten-free’ on the packaging. Preparing the food separately with clean utensils is also important to prevent contact with crumbs from ordinary bread, as the Dutch Coeliac Society explains.
Mini baguettes are an option if you have time and oven space to bake them. If you want to serve something straight away, consider soft gluten-free rolls; PLUS describes Schär Bon Matín as soft, sweet rolls.
Sliced gluten-free bread works well for small sandwiches. Check the storage instructions before you plan ahead: Albert Heijn says its gluten-free sourdough bread should be eaten on the day it is thawed.
Start by checking that the bread is labelled gluten-free and can be prepared separately. Then choose a bread type that suits the way you’ll serve it and the time you have.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Check the current packaging and, if you’re also serving ordinary bread, prepare a clean board, clean cutlery and separate fillings. | If a child has coeliac disease, I want to prevent crumbs from ordinary bread getting onto their portion. Around 42% of consumers put this precaution first. |
| Portion size and crust | Choose between bake-at-home mini baguettes, soft rolls that are ready to serve and sliced bread for sandwiches. | For a party roll to hand out, I want to know in advance whether I’ll need an oven or can serve it straight away. Around 33% of consumers put the type of bread first. |
| Preparation and portions | Check the number of portions and the preparation and storage instructions before planning the party. | If I buy or fill the bread in advance, it needs to be ready on time and stored according to the packaging. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Crumbs and used spreading knives can transfer gluten to gluten-free bread. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends preparing gluten-free food separately.
Prepare the portion in a clean area using clean cutlery and separate fillings, and keep it separate when handing it out, too.
A roll that still needs baking won’t be ready to hand out straight away.
Read the preparation instructions before you buy. Choose soft rolls or sliced bread if baking during the party isn’t practical.
Gluten-free doesn’t necessarily mean a bread product is suitable for other food allergies.
Ask which allergens are relevant for the children and check the labels on both the bread and fillings just before serving.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. As a result, the amount of iodised salt varies from product to product.
If iodised salt is important to your choice, check the ingredients on the packaging.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand gluten-free bread, as well as bread products from Schär, including options for filled portions.
Jumbo has an online category for gluten-free Schär bread products.
PLUS lists gluten-free bread and Schär products for different ways of serving.
Dirk lists several gluten-free bread products from Schär.
Lidl has a page dedicated to its gluten-free range.
These products are options for preparing gluten-free bread for the party. In particular, check whether the mini baguette product contains rolls or a mix: that will determine what you need to do before serving.
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An option if you want to prepare individual gluten-free portions for the party, provided the current packaging clearly labels the product as gluten-free.
Check whether you’re buying rolls or a mix, and which preparation method applies. Also read the allergen information, especially for soya, lupin and mustard.
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This gluten-free bread mix is a good option if you want to bake bread yourself before the party; it isn’t ready to serve straight away.
Check the packaging for the ingredients, preparation steps and baking time. Also read the latest allergen information, including details about soya.
Don’t assume ordinary tiger bread is gluten-free. Choose a product labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label on gluten-free products every time.
Prepare and serve it separately from ordinary bread, using clean hands, a clean board and clean cutlery. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns about cross-contamination, so don’t use a knife or filling container that already has crumbs from ordinary bread on it.
Soft gluten-free rolls or sliced gluten-free bread are good options if you don’t want to bake anything. PLUS describes Schär Bon Matín as soft, sweet rolls; before serving, check the current ingredients and any other allergens.
Mini baguettes work well as individual portions if you can fit the preparation into your schedule before handing them out. Check whether baking is required on each pack and read the allergen information; don’t choose based on the shape of the bread alone.
No, you can’t assume this is the case for every gluten-free bread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list if iodised salt is relevant to your choice.
