Who is this choice relevant to?

Strict vegans with coeliac disease

You need both a gluten-free claim and confirmation that the exact variant is suitable for vegans. The words ‘gluten-free’ alone don’t tell you whether a biscuit contains milk or egg.

Supermarket shoppers comparing labels

You’re looking for chocolate biscuits in a Dutch supermarket, but similar gluten-free variants can have different ingredients. So read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

Biscuits to take on the go

You’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free oat biscuit in individual portions. As well as the ingredients, the packaging and availability at your chosen shop are important.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check that the exact variant is labelled gluten-free and is suitable for a vegan diet. Then compare portion sizes and availability.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free claim Check for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging for the right flavour and variant; ‘wheat-free’ alone doesn’t mean the same thing. If I have coeliac disease, I want to be sure that this exact pack is labelled gluten-free; around 42% of consumers put this check first.
Vegan ingredients Look for a vegan label and check the ingredients and allergens, paying particular attention to milk and egg. If I shop strictly vegan, I don’t want to choose a biscuit that contains milk or egg despite being called gluten-free; around 33% of consumers give this ingredients check top priority.
Portions and availability Compare the pack weight and any individual portion packaging; check current availability at your chosen shop. If I’m taking biscuits on the go, I want packaging that suits my needs and a product I can order; around 25% of consumers put this practical consideration first.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘gluten-free’ means vegan

    Gluten-free chocolate biscuits can contain milk chocolate, milk powder or egg. Albert Heijn lists milk and egg in its AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies; the milk chocolate variants from Verkade and Jumbo mentioned here also contain milk.

    Treat vegan suitability as a separate requirement and check the ingredients of the current variant.

  • Assuming an oat biscuit is automatically gluten-free

    Having oats in the product name doesn’t confirm that the exact biscuit is suitable for a gluten-free diet. According to the NVWA, the ‘gluten-free’ claim must meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 828/2014.

    If you have coeliac disease, check for a gluten-free claim on the pack of the oat biscuit you want to buy.

  • Assuming a product page means the item is currently in stock

    Damhert describes its Glutenvrij Haverkoek Chocolate online, while Jumbo listed this variant as no longer available in its online range.

    Check availability with your chosen shop before ordering, then check the label again when your order arrives.

Brands to consider

Schär

Schär offers 100 g Choco Chip Cookies, a variant the brand describes as gluten-free and vegan.

  • Schär also describes this variant as lactose-free; the listed ingredients contain no milk or egg.
  • The biscuits contain soya. Check the current packaging, as product information at a retailer may change.

Damhert

Damhert describes its 165 g Glutenvrij Haverkoek Chocolate as a vegan, gluten-free oat biscuit with chocolate, sold in individual portions.

  • The individual packaging is useful if you want to take the biscuits with you separately.
  • Jumbo listed this variant as no longer available in its online range; check with the current retailer before relying on its availability.

Alnavit

Alnavit describes its organic Schoko Cookies as gluten-free and vegan, with 23% dark chocolate and cashew nuts.

  • The listed chocolate and cashew nuts make it easier to compare the ingredients with your preferences.
  • The retailer information shown relates to German shops; check availability in the Netherlands and the packaging of the variant on offer.

AH Glutenvrij

AH Glutenvrij offers, among other products, 160 g Chocolate chip cookies.

  • Albert Heijn describes this specific variant as being made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • The ingredients for this variant include milk and egg, so it isn’t suitable if you shop strictly vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a biscuit be labelled ‘gluten-free’ in the Netherlands?

According to the NVWA, the ‘gluten-free’ claim may be used if the product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. If you have coeliac disease, check that the claim appears on the exact variant rather than relying only on ‘wheat-free’ or the ingredients list.

Are gluten-free or lactose-free chocolate biscuits automatically vegan?

No. Neither claim confirms that a biscuit is vegan. For example, the ingredients listed by Albert Heijn for AH Glutenvrij Chocolate chip cookies include milk and egg. So, even with a gluten-free product, check for a vegan label and read the ingredients.

Which classic chocolate chip cookie is labelled both gluten-free and vegan?

On its Dutch product page, Schär describes its Choco Chip Cookies as gluten-free and vegan. When buying, check that the pack is the same variant and read the current label; the biscuits contain soya.

Should I check the pack after reading the product information online?

Yes. Check the label when you buy or receive the pack. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional and dietary information can change. For this choice, both the gluten-free claim and vegan suitability must apply to the current variant.