Who is this choice important for?

People with coeliac disease

Want to see explicit gluten-free labelling on every pack they choose and check the ingredients for wheat, rye and barley.

People comparing nutritional values

Are looking for cereal to last for several mornings and want to weigh up the fibre and sugar content per 100 g in gluten-free options.

Families who care about taste too

Want a gluten-free type of cereal the whole household will enjoy, without losing sight of the differences in sugar and fibre.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the specific pack is labelled gluten-free. Only then is it useful to compare nutritional values, taste and how much you’ll need for the week.

What to look for What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Gluten-free labelling Look for explicit gluten-free labelling on the current pack and read the ingredients and allergen information. With coeliac disease, I want to choose breakfast cereal for a whole week without relying on the product name alone. For around 50% of shoppers, checking the label comes first.
Fibre and sugar Compare similar cereals by their fibre and sugar content per 100 g, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. If I eat the same cereal on several mornings, I want to be able to weigh up the nutritional values. Around 30% of shoppers prioritise this comparison.
Taste and weekly supplies Choose the type of cereal you prefer and check the pack weight and current availability. For my family, I’m looking for a flavour and quantity that fit our weekly plans, without overlooking the gluten-free labelling. Around 20% of shoppers focus most on this practical choice.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming oats or cornflakes are automatically gluten-free

    A grain or type of cereal doesn’t confirm that a specific product is gluten-free. The European Union identifies wheat, rye and barley as cereals containing gluten.

    First, check for explicit gluten-free labelling on the current pack, then read the ingredients.

  • Treating a sweet variety as equivalent to muesli

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists 24 g of sugar and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for Freee Chocolate Stars. For Zonnatura Muesli appel kaneel glutenvrij, the product page listed 3.1 g of sugar and 9.9 g of fibre per 100 g. These are different products, so their nutritional values aren’t interchangeable.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the cereals you’re actually considering.

  • Planning a week’s supplies around an old product page

    The variety you’ve chosen may come in different packaging or be unavailable next time you shop.

    When you shop, check the current packaging and availability, and decide in advance which other gluten-free type of cereal would also suit your household.

    If your usual choice isn’t available, comparing an alternative takes extra time.

Brands and product ranges to compare

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s AH Glutenvrij range includes porridge oats, muesli and cornflakes, so you can compare different types of breakfast cereal.

  • Several types of cereal are available within the same gluten-free range.
  • Check the current packaging and availability for each product, as these may vary.

Freee

Freee Chocolate Stars is a gluten-free cereal made with maize and rice flour, featured on Albert Heijn’s product page.

  • The product page explicitly labels this specific variety as gluten-free.
  • Albert Heijn lists 24 g of sugar and 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare these values with other options if you’re choosing cereal for several days.

Zonnatura

According to the product information, Zonnatura Muesli appel kaneel glutenvrij contains gluten-free oat flakes, rice flakes and buckwheat flakes, among other ingredients.

  • Albert Heijn’s product page listed 9.9 g of fibre and 3.1 g of sugar per 100 g for this specific muesli.
  • Check whether this variety is still available. If you choose an alternative, check its packaging and nutritional information again.

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Frequently asked questions

Is cereal containing oats automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No. The mention of oats alone doesn’t confirm that a cereal is gluten-free. Check for explicit gluten-free labelling and read the ingredients on the current packaging of the specific product.

How do I compare gluten-free cereals with different serving sizes?

Compare similar cereals per 100 g, especially for their sugar and fibre content, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Then see which pack size suits what your household uses in a week.

Can I choose Special K Original or FITNESS Chocolade without checking the label?

No. If you’re looking for gluten-free cereal, don’t choose these varieties based on the brand name or type of cereal alone. Kellogg's Nederland lists wheat and barley for Special K Original; Nestlé Cereals mentions wheat and barley malt extract on the Belgian product page for FITNESS Chocolade. Check the current packaging of each specific variety.

Is online product information enough for my weekly shop?

Use online information to compare options, but read the current packaging before eating the product. Ingredients and allergen information can change, so also check that your chosen variety is available when you buy it.