If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, don’t choose tiger bread based on its name or appearance. Look for a bread product that is clearly labelled gluten-free. A whole loaf works well in a bread basket for several guests, small rolls are handy for individual bites, and a bread mix is ideal if you want to bake your own. Check the current label on every product, and avoid contact with ordinary bread crumbs during preparation and serving.
You’re looking for a bread product that is clearly labelled gluten-free, and you want to keep it separate from ordinary bread. The Voedingscentrum points out that even a stray bread crumb can matter for someone with coeliac disease.
You want to serve individual portions of bread with dips or toppings, without mistaking an ordinary tiger roll for a gluten-free product.
You want to shape the bread yourself using a gluten-free bread mix, and have time to keep your worktop and utensils separate from ingredients containing gluten.
Start by checking the gluten-free claim and allergen information for the specific product. Then choose a serving style that suits your meal, and check that the product is available before you go shopping.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim and cross-contamination | Read the gluten-free claim and allergen information. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about allergens before you buy. Keep utensils and toppings separate when serving. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining us, I don’t want to choose bread based on its name or crust alone. Around 50% of consumers put these checks on the bread and its preparation first. |
| Serving style | Choose between a whole loaf to slice and small rolls to serve individually; check the gluten-free claim on either option. | For dips and small bites, I want to be able to put out individual portions without slicing a whole loaf at the table. This serving style is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check local stock and the packaging when you buy; an online range doesn’t tell you what’s available in your shop. | If I can only shop shortly before the meal, I want to know which gluten-free bread option I can actually buy. Availability is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
The name and crust don’t tell you whether the bread is gluten-free. For someone with coeliac disease, that distinction matters more than how much it looks like ordinary tiger bread.
Choose a specific product with a clear gluten-free claim, and read the packaging before serving it.
The Voedingscentrum says that even a stray bread crumb can matter for someone with coeliac disease. Bread that was suitable when you bought it can still come into contact with gluten during preparation.
Use separate knives, chopping boards, toasters and serving dishes. Keep toppings and dips separate too, especially if guests would otherwise use the same utensils.
The selection of gluten-free bread products can vary from shop to shop. A product you see online may not be available at your local branch.
Check local stock in advance and read the packaging again when you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Gluten can also be found in prepared products on the table. The Voedingscentrum advises paying attention to things such as sauces.
Check the labels on dips, marinades, sauces and ready-made bites you’re serving with the bread too.
Albert Heijn’s AH Glutenvrij range includes whole loaves and rolls.
Jumbo has recipes and information about tiger bread.
Lidl has a page about its gluten-free range.
ALDI lists gluten-free bread and rolls among its bakery products.
PLUS lists gluten-free whole loaves and pistolets, among other products.
Dirk’s gluten-free search results include bread products from Schär.
These Joybuy products suit two ways of serving bread with your meal: baking your own with a gluten-free mix, or considering a product in smaller portions. Before planning your meal around the mini baguettes, check the product’s form and preparation instructions on the packaging.
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For anyone who wants to bake their own bread and has time to prepare it separately.
This is a 1 kg gluten-free bread mix, not ready-made bread. According to the product description, you can knead the mix by hand or use a bread machine.
The product information lists soya. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before buying. If you’re catering for someone with coeliac disease, keep the worktop, utensils and finished bread separate from bread containing gluten.
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For anyone considering small portions of bread with bites or dips, as long as the product’s form suits the planned preparation.
The product information describes it as gluten-free, but the descriptions differ on its exact form and preparation. Check the packaging before you buy.
The product information lists soya and possible traces of lupin and mustard. Check the current allergen information, and if you’re catering for someone with coeliac disease, keep preparation and serving separate from ordinary bread.
No. You can’t tell from the name or crust. If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, choose a product that is clearly labelled gluten-free and check the current allergen information.
Keep the gluten-free bread separate and use its own knives, chopping boards, toaster and serving dishes for toppings or dips. The Voedingscentrum points out that even a stray bread crumb can matter for someone with coeliac disease.
A whole loaf is a good choice if you want to slice portions for a bread basket; small rolls work well with individual bites or dips. In either case, check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free.
Check the ingredients list on the specific loaf if the type of salt used matters to you. Albert Heijn and PLUS product information includes examples with iodised salt, but a gluten-free claim won’t tell you which salt has been used in another loaf.
Gluten can also be present in prepared products, so check what you’re serving alongside the bread. Read the labels on dips, marinades, sauces and ready-made bites.
