If you have coeliac disease, don’t judge tiger bread by its name or crisp crust: Albert Heijn lists wheat and barley in AH Tijger wit half. Choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging. Ready-to-eat gluten-free bread or gluten-free crackers are handy when you’re heading out without time to prepare anything; bake-at-home rolls require time and a clean preparation area. If you want to know which salt has been used in your bread, also check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.
If you have coeliac disease, a clear gluten-free label matters more than convenience or how closely a product resembles tiger bread. Check the warnings on the packaging too, and avoid contact with ordinary bread crumbs during preparation. The Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the importance of these checks.
If you need to head straight out, packaged gluten-free bread and gluten-free crackers are practical options to consider. Jumbo and PLUS show products like these in their ranges; check the packaging and storage instructions for each item.
If you have time to warm rolls before you leave, you could look at gluten-free bake-at-home products. Albert Heijn stocks bake-at-home products from brands including Schär and Schnitzer. A clean preparation area is still important if ordinary bread is being prepared too.
First, check that the product and its preparation are suitable for a strict gluten-free breakfast. Then decide whether you want something ready to eat or to warm up, and only then compare nutritional information and pack size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and cross-contamination | Look for an explicit gluten-free label and read any warnings about cereals containing gluten. Use clean equipment during preparation. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to avoid ordinary bread crumbs getting onto my breakfast, even when I’m in a hurry. For around 36% of consumers, checking for gluten is the top priority. |
| Ready to eat | Check whether the product is ready to eat or needs baking, and whether you can take it with you on the go. | If I’m heading straight out, a roll that still needs to go in the oven is no use to me. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having something ready to eat. |
| Nutritional information and salt | For example, compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. | If I’m replacing my usual bread, I want to know what the label says is in the alternative. Around 21% of consumers give this information top priority. |
| Portions and storage | Check how much is in the pack and follow the storage instructions after opening. | For a single breakfast on the go, I don’t want to open a pack if I can’t use the rest. For around 14% of consumers, finding a suitable portion size is the most important consideration. |
The name tells you nothing about its gluten content. Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger wit half as wheat bread and also lists barley.
If you have coeliac disease, choose a product with an explicit gluten-free label and check the packaging again when you buy it.
Cross-contamination can also introduce gluten into a product. The Dutch Coeliac Association says that a warning about possible cereals containing gluten may indicate a relevant risk.
So read the warnings on the packaging too. At home, keep gluten-free bread away from ordinary bread crumbs and use clean utensils for spreads and toppings.
Don’t assume a gluten-free bread alternative uses the same salt as your usual bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label to see whether the bread is made with baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt on each product, rather than trying to work it out from the type of bread.
A bake-at-home product needs preparation, so it won’t suit every breakfast on the go. Preparation instructions also vary from one product to another.
Before you buy, check the packaging to see whether the rolls need baking or the product needs to be prepared. If you don’t have time for that, choose ready-to-eat bread or crackers.
Albert Heijn stocks both ordinary tiger bread and gluten-free bake-at-home products from other brands.
Jumbo stocks white and brown gluten-free bread from its Lekker Vrij range, both in 500 g packs.
Schär offers a range of gluten-free breads, with products listed by shops including Albert Heijn, Dirk and PLUS.
Albert Heijn stocks Schnitzer Bio baguette classic as a gluten-free bake-at-home product.
PLUS stocks a range of breads and rolls in its gluten-free selection.
This mini baguette suits a breakfast of rolls if you can set aside time to prepare it. Before buying, check the current gluten-free labelling and preparation instructions; don’t rely on the product name alone.
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Consider this baguette format for a breakfast of rolls if the current packaging confirms that the product is gluten-free. Check whether the rolls need baking or further preparation, which ingredients and warnings are listed, and how long the steps will take.
Don’t assume it is: Albert Heijn describes AH Tijger wit half as wheat bread and lists wheat and barley. If you have coeliac disease, choose a product with a clear gluten-free label and check the current packaging.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, ‘gluten-free’ means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Also read any warnings about possible cereals containing gluten.
Use a clean board and knife, and choose toppings that haven’t come into contact with bread crumbs. Cross-contamination can also occur before you buy a product, so check the packaging warnings as well.
No. Don’t assume all gluten-free bread uses the same type of salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the label to see whether the bread is made with baker’s salt; check the ingredients of the product you choose.
Only if you have time before you leave and a suitable place to prepare them. Check the packaging for the steps involved. If you need to head straight out, ready-to-eat gluten-free bread or gluten-free crackers are a better fit.
