Who is this choice for?

People with coeliac disease

For breakfast, lunch or a special meal, you’ll want bread that is clearly labelled gluten-free. At home, too, you’ll want to avoid contact with crumbs from regular bread.

Anyone serving a gluten-free meal

For a brunch or lunch, choose white bread that suits the number of guests and the way you plan to serve it. Alongside checking the label, you’ll need to take care to store, slice and top it separately.

Anyone comparing ingredients

If you buy gluten-free bread regularly, fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and any other allergens may all be worth considering. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the specific loaves you’re looking at.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking that the bread is labelled gluten-free and that you can prevent contact with regular bread. Then compare the size, storage instructions and ingredients to find what suits the meal you’re planning.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Gluten-free status and separate preparation Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging and check how you can store and prepare the bread separately from regular bread. If I’m serving bread to someone with coeliac disease, I want to prevent it coming into contact with crumbs from regular bread. Around 42% of consumers give gluten safety top priority.
Meal and quantity Compare the net weight and the instructions for storage, freezing and use after opening. For a brunch, I want to serve enough bread without opening more than I need. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when serving and storing bread.
Nutritional information and allergens Check the fibre and salt per 100 g, look for ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients and check for any other allergens relevant to your guests. If someone also has another food allergy as well as coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the full allergen information. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘premium’ or oven-fresh means gluten-free

    A premium presentation or sourdough recipe doesn’t automatically make bread suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Spelt contains gluten, too.

    Check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free instead of relying on its name or where it is displayed in the bakery section.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    Gluten-free white bread may contain soya or carry a warning about the possible presence of other allergens. The gluten-free label doesn’t answer that second question.

    If you have another food allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information for each loaf separately.

  • Assuming the bread contains iodised salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether bread contains iodised salt just from the type of bread.

    Look for ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list, or ask which salt has been used if the bread is sold unpackaged.

  • Forgetting about contact with regular bread when serving

    Gluten-free bread can come into contact with crumbs from regular bread while it is being sliced, toasted or topped.

    Store it separately and use clean utensils, keeping them separate where necessary.

Brands to compare

Compare the specific loaves and their current labels: a brand name alone tells you nothing about allergens, nutritional value or whether a loaf is suitable for your meal.

Albert Heijn

AH Glutenvrij Wit brood half is a 480 g packaged white loaf. Albert Heijn says it is baked in a dedicated gluten-free bakery.

  • Albert Heijn lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and the option to freeze the bread on the day of purchase.
  • The product information warns of the possible presence of milk, egg, soya, oats, lactose, almonds and hazelnuts. Check the current label if you have additional allergies.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Wit is a 500 g gluten-free white loaf.

  • The product information lists around 12 portions, the Crossed Grain symbol and iodised salt.
  • According to Jumbo, the bread contains soya and may contain egg, milk and nuts.

PLUS

PLUS sells its own-brand gluten-free white bread and also lists gluten-free white rolls in its range.

  • PLUS Wit glutenvrij is described as a bread made with tapioca starch; the product information lists iodised salt.
  • PLUS Wit glutenvrij lists soya as an allergen. Check the packaging of the specific product when you buy it.

Schär

Schär Meisterbäcker Classic is a gluten-free white loaf whose product information lists sourdough, millet and quinoa.

  • The product information lists 8.1 g of fibre per 100 g, making it a useful measure when comparing the nutritional values of different loaves.
  • According to the product information, the bread contains soya and may contain lupin and mustard. Descriptions of its flavour and softness are not independent comparisons.

Dirk

At Dirk, you can look for products such as Schär Meisterbackers Classic and Vital if you want to compare a specific branded gluten-free loaf.

  • The individual product name helps you distinguish the loaf you want from other varieties.
  • Check what your shop stocks and read the label of the variety you actually buy.

ALDI

ALDI lists gluten-free bread options among its bake-at-home rolls and bakery products.

  • A specific bake-at-home product could suit a meal, provided the packaging clearly labels it gluten-free.
  • Don’t assume that regular white bakery rolls are gluten-free; check the ingredients and allergens of the product you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is artisan white bread or spelt bread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Not just because of the name: artisan baking says nothing about whether bread is gluten-free, and spelt contains gluten. Choose a loaf clearly labelled gluten-free and prevent contact with regular bread during preparation.

Does gluten-free white bread always contain iodised salt?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged bread, check whether ‘iodised salt’ appears in the ingredients, or ask the baker.

How can I serve gluten-free white bread without it coming into contact with regular bread?

Store and prepare it separately, using a clean knife and chopping board. When toasting and adding toppings, also watch out for crumbs from regular bread on appliances and work surfaces.

Is gluten-free white bread also suitable for someone with a soya, milk or nut allergy?

It depends on the loaf and the allergen. Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Wit and PLUS Wit glutenvrij list soya; AH warns of the possible presence of milk, soya and nuts, among other things. Always check the current label on the pack you choose.

Can I buy gluten-free white bread in advance for a special meal?

Yes, as long as you follow the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. Albert Heijn says AH Glutenvrij Wit brood half can be frozen on the day of purchase; according to the product information, Schär Meisterbäcker Classic should be used within a few days of opening or frozen straight away.