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You regularly buy gluten-free toast or crackers and want to choose a pack you’ll actually use up. Suitability for coeliac disease must always come first.
Who should consider these factors?
Shoppers with additional allergies
As well as gluten, you may need to avoid ingredients such as egg, soya, sesame or nuts. So remember to check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
Households with a shared kitchen
If others at home eat ordinary bread, you’ll also need to take care when storing and toasting gluten-free toast. Keep it away from bread crumbs and shared food preparation surfaces.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check that the toast or crackers are suitable for coeliac disease. Only then choose the type and pack size that suit how often and how you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging; don’t rely on the product name alone. | When I buy toast for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check its suitability on the packaging. This is the top priority for around 36% of shoppers. |
| Pack size | Check the weight, number of portions and storage instructions, especially if you don’t eat toast every day. | If I use it regularly, I want to have enough at home without leaving any unused toast. Choosing the right amount is the top priority for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Additional allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen, even if it’s gluten-free. | If I also need to avoid egg or soya, I want to know what else is in my toast. Additional allergens are the top priority for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Using it in the kitchen | Work out how to store and prepare your gluten-free toast separately when others eat ordinary bread. | In a shared kitchen, I want to stop ordinary bread crumbs getting onto my toast. Keeping food separate is the top priority for around 14% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ordinary toast is a gluten-free alternative
The name Melba toast, party toast or rice toast doesn’t, by itself, confirm that a product is suitable for coeliac disease.
Every time you buy, check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol before comparing other product features.
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Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means free from all allergens
According to Jumbo, Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s Toastjes Italiaans Gekruid contains egg and may also contain nuts and sesame. Albert Heijn lists soya in Laurieri Scrocchi Zeezout.
If you have an additional allergy, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product you’re buying.
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Failing to keep a suitable product separate at home
Even gluten-free toast can come into contact with ordinary bread crumbs in a shared kitchen.
Store it separately and use a clean, separate way to toast it. A toaster bag or similar accessory doesn’t make ordinary toast gluten-free.
Brands and retailers to consider
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists Toastjes Italiaans Gekruid as gluten-free toast for small bites.
- The listed pack contains 100 g of toast.
- This product contains egg and gluten-free oat flour, and may also contain nuts and sesame.
Schär
Schär offers gluten-free crackers, among other products; these are a different type of product from small party toasts.
- Jumbo lists Schär Crackers Glutenvrij in a pack of 6 × 35 g.
- Check the type and information for the specific product if you plan to use the crackers for topped snacks.
Laurieri
Albert Heijn describes Laurieri Scrocchi Zeezout as thin, crunchy gluten-free crackers.
- According to the product information, this variety contains soya and chickpea flour, but no milk or egg.
- This variety contains soya; Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information may change.
Albert Heijn Glutenvrij
The gluten-free range is a starting point for exploring different types of everyday groceries.
- In January 2026, Albert Heijn reported that it had introduced new everyday gluten-free products since 2025.
- Being part of the range doesn’t tell you whether every individual toast product is suitable; check the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a dedicated gluten-free category, including listed toast and crackers.
- Product listings for Gluten Free Bakery Holland and Schär can help you explore specific varieties.
- Check the packaging and information for the product you’ve chosen every time you buy.
Rice toast at Joybuy
This selection features rice toast as a crunchy alternative if you’re not specifically looking for classic party toasts. If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging.
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Van Der Meulen Rice Toast Natural 65 g
An option if you’d like to use rice toast instead of classic toast. The pack contains 65 g. If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging, and read the allergen information if you have additional allergies.
Frequently asked questions
Is ordinary Melba toast suitable for coeliac disease if I can’t see wheat in the name?
You can’t tell from the name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol; even if you trust the brand, don’t rely solely on a previous purchase.
Does a ‘may contain’ warning mean the same as a gluten-free label?
No, they provide different information. Check the gluten-free labelling when choosing a product for coeliac disease, and read warnings about the possible presence of other allergens separately if they’re relevant to you.
How can I keep gluten-free toast separate in a shared kitchen?
Store it away from ordinary bread and avoid contact with crumbs while preparing it. Use a clean, separate way to toast it; a toaster accessory is no substitute for a gluten-free product.
Does all gluten-free toast contain iodised baker’s salt?
You can’t tell from the type of product. Check the ingredients for the specific toast or crackers if the type of salt used matters to you.