Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

You’re looking for an eierkoek that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society also recommends checking the label, so check the packaging again when your order arrives.

Customers ordering groceries online

You want to add eierkoeken to an existing order from Albert Heijn or Jumbo. Check that the item is available for your chosen delivery or collection slot.

Shoppers with additional allergies

A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether an eierkoek is suitable for other allergies too. Check the ingredients and warnings for egg, milk, soya, nuts and sesame separately.

What should you look for when ordering?

Start by checking the gluten-free label, then make sure the product is available in your own supermarket basket. Consider other allergens and pack size separately.

What to check Check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling Check the label on the product page and on the packaging you receive. Read the ingredients too. If I have coeliac disease, I want to make sure this particular eierkoek is labelled gluten-free before eating it. This check comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Online availability Check whether you can add the item to your basket for your postcode and chosen delivery or collection slot. I want to order the eierkoeken with my usual groceries, without switching supermarkets. Availability is the first concern for around 27% of consumers.
Other allergens After checking that it’s gluten-free, read the allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of other ingredients. If I have another allergy too, I need to know what the eierkoek contains or may contain. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Servings and shelf life Compare the pack contents with how much you plan to use, and check the stated shelf life on delivery. I want to choose a pack I can finish before its use-by date. Around 20% of consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a standard eierkoek for a gluten-free version

    The product name doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for a gluten-free diet: Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat for Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

    If you have coeliac disease, choose a version explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the label on the packaging you receive.

  • Relying on the online description alone

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information can change. That’s why the packaging you receive is important for your final check.

    Check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens again before eating the eierkoek.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens

    Both AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken and Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken list egg, milk and soya. Their product information also mentions the possible presence of certain nuts and sesame.

    As well as checking for gluten, always check separately for any allergens that are relevant to you or the person you’re ordering for.

Relevant brands and product ranges

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken in a 100 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn labels the product gluten-free and states that it is made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The product contains egg, milk and soya, and may contain sesame and nuts. Check the packaging, as the information may change.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo lists Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken as a gluten-free pack of two, weighing 100 g in total.

  • Jumbo states that this item has a shelf life of more than ten days after delivery.
  • The ingredient information lists egg, milk and soya; the product may also contain certain nuts and sesame.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as a discontinued product.

  • Don’t rely on the product name alone when adding an eierkoek to an order; first check whether the item is actually available to order.
  • The listed version contains milk, egg and soya, and may contain nuts, sesame and lupin.

Bolletje

Bolletje makes Brosse Eierkoek and Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel; these particular versions are not gluten-free.

  • Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals and wheat for both versions. So don’t choose them as gluten-free eierkoeken if you have coeliac disease.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an eierkoek suitable for someone with coeliac disease if there’s no wheat in the ingredients list?

Not necessarily. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends looking for a gluten-free label or symbol and checking the ingredients list too. The absence of wheat from the list alone doesn’t answer the question.

Should I check the packaging if the online product page says it’s gluten-free?

Yes. Albert Heijn warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, may change. So check the packaging of the eierkoeken you actually receive before eating them.

Are AH and Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free eierkoeken free from egg, milk and soya?

No. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk and soya in AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, while Jumbo lists these ingredients in Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. If you have other allergies, also check the packaging you receive for warnings about the possible presence of nuts and sesame.

How can I avoid contact with crumbs from gluten-containing products at home?

Keep gluten-free eierkoeken separate from products containing gluten, and use clean cutlery and a clean surface when serving them. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends preparing gluten-free food separately to prevent cross-contamination.