Who is this relevant to?

Hosting someone with coeliac disease

You want to serve bread labelled gluten-free and make sure it doesn’t come into contact with regular bread crumbs during preparation.

Choosing bread for the table

You’re looking for something to go with dips, soup or a meal to share, such as ciabatta, mini baguettes or small rolls.

Planning your supermarket shop

You want to buy the bread in advance and check the packaging, storage instructions and availability at your local shop.

What should you look for when choosing?

When someone has coeliac disease, checking that the bread is gluten-free and preparing it safely come before choosing between a loaf to share, small rolls or bread you bake yourself.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving gluten-free bread Check the current packaging for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol. Use clean utensils when serving. If my guest has coeliac disease, I want to choose and serve bread without it coming into contact with regular crumbs. Around 33% of consumers put this check first.
How you serve it Choose between a loaf to share, individual rolls or bread that you bake just before eating. For a dinner with dips or soup, I want to be able to give everyone their own roll. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this way of serving.
Nutritional information Compare the fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients list to see whether iodised salt has been used. If I regularly replace regular bread, I also want to compare the nutritional information. For around 20% of consumers, the nutritional profile is their top priority.
Planning ahead Check what’s available at your local shop and read the storage and preparation instructions. If I’m shopping before dinner, I want to know whether I can keep the bread until it’s time to serve. For around 20% of consumers, planning ahead matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘wheat-free’ means ‘gluten-free’

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol is a clear indicator to look for. ‘Wheat-free’ alone doesn’t mean the same thing as gluten-free.

    Read the current label on the bread you’re actually buying, even if a product photo or shop category looks promising.

  • Letting gluten-free bread come into contact with regular bread crumbs

    Even bread labelled gluten-free can come into contact with crumbs from regular bread while it’s being sliced, prepared or served.

    Use a clean knife, a clean chopping board and a separate bread basket. If you’re baking it at home, make sure the baking tray and other utensils are clean too.

  • Overlooking nutritional information if you eat it regularly

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that bread made with baker’s salt can be a source of iodine in your diet. The ingredients in gluten-free breads and bread mixes vary from product to product.

    Compare the nutrition table per 100 g and check whether iodised salt is listed in the ingredients. The ingredients in one loaf don’t tell you everything about your overall diet.

  • Leaving it until just before dinner to look for a particular type of bread

    A product listing online doesn’t guarantee that the same type of bread will be available at your local shop when you need it.

    Check what’s available locally in advance and read the storage instructions if you’re buying the bread ahead of time.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a gluten-free bread category and its own gluten-free multiseed bread.

  • Albert Heijn says its multiseed bread can be frozen at home.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change; check the packaging of the bread you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers gluten-free bread, ciabatta and small rolls for different ways of serving.

  • You can choose the type of bread to suit sharing or serving individual portions.
  • Check what’s available at your shop and read the current label for each product.

PLUS

PLUS offers gluten-free bread options, including brown bread, multiseed bread and sourdough.

  • The options listed give you a choice of different breads to serve at the table.
  • PLUS says that product and allergen information may change, so check the product itself.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results include Schär gluten-free mini baguettes and ciabatta.

  • Small rolls can work well as individual portions at dinner.
  • A search result doesn’t confirm that a specific shop has the product in stock, so check the packaging too.

ALDI

ALDI lists gluten-free options in a category that includes bake-at-home rolls and other bakery products.

  • A suitable bake-at-home product could be a good option if you want to serve warm bread just before dinner.
  • Check which specific products are available in store and whether the packaging says they’re gluten-free.

Lidl

Lidl describes a temporary range of additional gluten-free products alongside its regular selection.

  • The range page can give you a reason to look for a specific gluten-free bread product.
  • If you’re planning a dinner, don’t rely on a temporary product being available without checking with your local shop.

Products to bake at home and bread mixes

These Joybuy products suit two ways of preparing bread for dinner: baking small rolls at home or making your own bread with a mix. If someone has coeliac disease, always check the current packaging and prepare the bread separately from anything containing gluten.

Gv Baguette Mini 7 Pieces

Gv Baguette Mini 7 Pieces

For anyone who wants to bake small rolls at home for dinner. Use a clean baking tray and clean utensils. Before buying, check the current label for the gluten-free statement, allergens and pack contents.

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Schär Bread Mix-Mix B Gluten Free, 1 kg

Schär Bread Mix-Mix B Gluten Free, 1 kg

For anyone who wants to bake their own gluten-free bread and can plan ahead. This is a 1 kg bread mix, not a ready-made loaf. Use clean, separate utensils and check the allergens on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is wheat-free bread suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

Not on the basis of a ‘wheat-free’ label alone. Choose bread whose current packaging says it’s gluten-free or carries the Crossed Grain symbol, and avoid contact with regular bread crumbs when serving.

How should I serve gluten-free bread alongside regular bread?

Keep the gluten-free bread separate and use a clean knife, a clean chopping board and a separate bread basket. If you’re baking it at home, take care with the baking tray and utensils too.

Why does iodised salt matter if I eat gluten-free bread more often?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that bread made with baker’s salt can contribute iodine to your diet, and recommends using baker’s salt when baking gluten-free bread at home. For shop-bought bread, check the ingredients list for iodised salt, and consider the nutritional information as part of your overall diet.