Who are these options relevant for?

If you’re hosting someone with coeliac disease

You need a roll labelled gluten-free, and a way to prepare and serve it without contact with ordinary bread. The Dutch Coeliac Association points out that even crumbs can cause cross-contamination.

If you’d like warm rolls with an Italian meal

With antipasti, soup or pasta, you’re more likely to want a ciabatta or mini baguette than a slice of bread. Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free Schär ciabatta, while PLUS lists a gluten-free Schär mini baguette.

If you eat gluten-free bread regularly

You may also want to compare ingredients and nutritional information, including fibre and whether iodised salt is listed. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking for a gluten-free label and planning how to avoid cross-contamination during preparation. Then choose a roll shape that suits the meal, and compare nutritional information if you’ll be eating them regularly.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving gluten-free Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging. Plan to use clean, separate kitchen utensils and serving equipment. If someone at the table has coeliac disease, I don’t want crumbs from ordinary bread getting onto their roll. Around 46% of consumers prioritise this gluten-free product choice and preparation.
Shape and oven preparation Compare ciabatta, mini baguettes and pistolets by shape, pack size and the preparation instructions on the packaging. For bread to serve with antipasti or soup, I want a warm shape that suits the meal. For around 27% of consumers, the shape of the roll is the top priority once the gluten-free requirement has been met.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information, and check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt. If I eat gluten-free bread regularly, I want to know more than just the shape of the roll. For around 27% of consumers, comparing ingredients and nutritional information matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an Italian bread name means it’s gluten-free

    Ciabatta and baguette describe the shape of the bread, not its ingredients. Even a roll that goes well with the meal may contain gluten-containing grains.

    Choose the shape only after checking the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol.

  • Preparing ordinary and gluten-free rolls with the same equipment

    The Dutch Coeliac Association says crumbs can get onto gluten-free bread via worktops, knives and serving equipment. This matters when you’re hosting someone with coeliac disease.

    Use clean or separate kitchen utensils and a clean work surface. Keep the gluten-free rolls separate when baking and serving them.

  • Relying only on an online product description

    Ingredients and allergen information can change, so it’s important to check the packaging of the rolls you’re actually serving.

    Read the label again before preparation, especially if a guest has allergies as well as coeliac disease.

  • Assuming every gluten-free roll contains iodised salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the presence of iodised salt in one product tells you nothing about another roll.

    If you eat them regularly, check the ingredients list for ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’ and compare the nutritional information for each product.

Brands and supermarket own-label options to consider

Schär

Schär offers several types of gluten-free bread that can make good alternatives to Kaiser rolls with an Italian meal.

  • Albert Heijn lists a gluten-free ciabatta, PLUS a mini baguette, and Jumbo gluten-free multigrain rolls from Schär.
  • The ciabatta reviewed contains soya. Check each pack for warnings about other allergens and for preparation instructions.

PLUS

The PLUS own-label range includes gluten-free pistolets as an individual roll option.

  • PLUS lists white and multiseed gluten-free pistolets, including a pack of two multiseed pistolets.
  • PLUS warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. Be sure to check the packaging.

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

This Jumbo own-label range is worth considering if sliced gluten-free bread would also suit the meal.

  • Jumbo lists iodised salt and 6.2 g of fibre per 100 g for the white bread reviewed.
  • This is a whole loaf, not Kaiser rolls or an Italian-style roll for baking in the oven.

Albert Heijn Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn has a gluten-free bakery category and also lists a gluten-free Schär ciabatta.

  • The Schär ciabatta offers an Italian-style roll; it isn’t an Albert Heijn own-label product.
  • A separate page for AH Glutenvrij Afbakbroodjes says that product has been discontinued. Check which products are actually available to choose from.

Dirk

Dirk lists gluten-free products in its special diet category, including bread from Schär.

  • One example listed is Schär Meisterbackers Classic gluten-free bread, 300 g.
  • This isn’t a gluten-free Kaiser roll or an Italian-style roll for baking in the oven. Consider the shape and packaging of the product you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can someone with coeliac disease eat ordinary Kaiser rolls?

An ordinary Kaiser roll made with gluten-containing ingredients isn’t suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Choose a roll labelled gluten-free on the packaging or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol, and prevent cross-contamination during preparation.

Can ordinary and gluten-free rolls go in the oven at the same time?

Only if you can prevent contact with gluten-containing bread and crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Association also highlights the risk of transfer via hands and kitchen utensils, so use a clean, separate surface and separate equipment for preparation and serving.

Does every Dutch roll contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Baker’s salt contains added iodine, but check the ingredients list for the roll you’ve chosen rather than assuming this applies to every product.

Which gluten-free roll shape goes well with an Italian meal?

A gluten-free ciabatta or mini baguette makes a good shape for serving alongside antipasti, soup or pasta. Gluten-free pistolets are an option if individual portions matter more. Whichever shape you choose, check that it’s labelled gluten-free before serving a guest with coeliac disease, and keep it separate from ordinary bread.