If you have coeliac disease, don’t assume an ordinary tiger roll is suitable just because of its shape. Choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free and check the warnings on the exact packaging. For lunch or a get-together, you could compare gluten-free ciabatta, bread rolls or baguettes. If you mainly want bread for sandwiches, sliced gluten-free bread is a better fit.
If you’re looking for a roll for the same occasion as a tiger roll, first check that it’s clearly labelled gluten-free and pay attention to cross-contamination. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that gluten can also find its way into a product through cross-contamination.
If you want to serve rolls rather than sliced bread, you could look at gluten-free ciabatta, baguettes or bread rolls. Albert Heijn and PLUS list these types of bread in their online ranges; check exactly which product you’re buying.
If you eat bread regularly, you can compare the ingredients, fibre, salt and portion size as well as the gluten-free label. If iodised salt or baker’s salt is important to you, check each product individually.
If you have coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free label and the warnings on the packaging. Then choose a bread shape to suit the occasion and compare the nutritional information if you’ll be eating it regularly.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status and cross-contamination | Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label and read all the allergen and cross-contamination warnings on the exact packaging. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the shape of the bread; I need to be able to assess the risk of contamination. For around 50% of consumers, this reassurance comes first. |
| Bread shape and preparation | Compare ciabatta, bread rolls and baguettes; check whether the product is ready to serve or needs to be baked first. | For lunch or a get-together, I want to know whether a roll suits my serving plans and how much preparation it needs. Around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre, salt, ingredients and portion size; check separately whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed. | If I eat bread regularly, I want to be able to compare the ingredients of each option. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
The crust or name of a bread product won’t tell you whether it’s gluten-free. That’s why an ordinary tiger roll isn’t suitable for someone with coeliac disease unless you’ve checked the label.
Choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free and check the exact packaging.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says gluten can find its way into a product through cross-contamination, even if it shouldn’t contain gluten. Crumbs during storage or preparation can also be a concern.
Read all the warnings and keep gluten-free bread separate from bread containing gluten and from kitchen utensils that have been used.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So don’t assume it’s included just because of the type of bread if you want to know whether iodised salt has been added.
Check the ingredients of the specific product for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’.
A gluten-free bread category doesn’t confirm that the roll you want to serve is available at your local shop.
Before lunch or your get-together, check the exact product and its current availability at the shop.
Albert Heijn and Dirk list gluten-free Schär products online, including sliced bread and baguette-style options.
Consenza describes fresh gluten-free bread and multigrain bake-off rolls in its own range.
PLUS lists gluten-free white, brown and multiseed bread, as well as gluten-free bread rolls, online.
These Joybuy products offer two different ways to serve bread: mini baguettes as a roll option and a gluten-free bread mix for baking your own loaf. If you’re serving someone with coeliac disease, always check the packaging of the exact product. The mix isn’t a ready-made roll.
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A bread option for lunch or a get-together. The product information describes both mini baguettes and white bake-off rolls, so check the bread shape, contents, preparation method and allergens on the packaging before serving.
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For anyone who wants to bake their own gluten-free bread and has time to prepare it. This is a 1 kg bread mix, not a ready-made roll; check the preparation instructions, allergens and ingredients on the packaging.
Don’t assume they’re suitable. If you have coeliac disease, choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free and read the full label. Wheat, rye and barley contain gluten, and cross-contamination warnings also matter.
If you want to serve rolls rather than sliced bread, look for gluten-free ciabatta, bread rolls or baguettes. Check whether each product needs to be baked first and whether the pack is suitable for the number of people you’re serving.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So, for a specific loaf, check the ingredients for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’.
Store and prepare gluten-free bread separately from bread containing gluten. Keep it away from crumbs and clean shared knives, chopping boards and other kitchen utensils before using them with gluten-free bread.
