Who is this relevant to?

Buying for someone with coeliac disease

First, you want to check that the Kaiser roll is labelled gluten-free. Only then should you compare the remaining options.

Trying to avoid waste

You’re thinking about how many rolls you’ll use from a pack and whether you can store the rest according to the instructions.

Using a few rolls at a time

You don’t eat Kaiser rolls every day and want to know whether a shelf-stable pack or a frozen pack better suits the way you use them.

What should you look for?

Start by checking the gluten-free claim and the label. Then consider how many rolls you’ll use and which storage method works best for you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free suitability Check the gluten-free claim and read the current ingredients and allergen information. I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease and don’t want to confuse ordinary rolls containing wheat or rye with gluten-free ones. For around 42% of consumers, suitability comes first.
Pack size Compare the number of rolls and the weight: according to Albert Heijn, the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen contain four rolls per 240 g pack; Jumbo lists six frozen Schär Kaisersemmel per 350 g pack. If I only eat a few rolls at a time, I want to choose a pack whose contents I can use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity.
Storage and preparation Check what to do after opening or defrosting, and make sure you have enough freezer space if needed. If you don’t eat rolls every day, you’ll want to store the rest rather than throw away any you haven’t used. For around 25% of consumers, the storage method is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ordinary Kaiser rolls are a suitable substitute

    According to PLUS, its ordinary white Kaiser rolls contain wheat flour and rye. So the name ‘Kaiser roll’ doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

    First, limit your options to rolls labelled gluten-free. Then check the label on the specific pack you’re buying.

  • Overlooking the storage instructions

    According to the product information, the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen should be eaten within a few days of opening or frozen straight away. Jumbo says that frozen Schär Kaisersemmel must not be refrozen once defrosted.

    Choose a pack that suits the way you use the rolls, and follow the storage instructions on the label.

  • Relying on the gluten-free packaging alone

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, crumbs, hands, worktops and kitchen utensils can transfer gluten to gluten-free food.

    Use clean hands and utensils, and prepare the rolls separately from products containing gluten.

Brands and retailers to consider

Schär

Schär Kaiserbrötchen and Schär Kaisersemmel are two different gluten-free roll options: one comes in shelf-stable packaging, while the other is sold frozen.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo list four Kaiserbrötchen per 240 g pack; Jumbo lists six frozen Kaisersemmel per 350 g pack.
  • According to the product information, both options contain soya. The shelf-stable option may contain mustard; egg, hazelnut, milk and mustard are also listed as possible allergens for the frozen option.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists 240 g Schär Kaiserbrötchen as gluten-free bake-off bread.

  • The product information lists four rolls and iodised salt in the ingredients.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information may change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen and the separate frozen Schär Kaisersemmel.

  • The two packs give you the choice of storing them in the cupboard or the freezer.
  • For the frozen option, Jumbo says to store it at −18 °C and not to refreeze it after defrosting.

PLUS

PLUS lists Schär Kaiserbrötchen as well as its own ordinary Kaiser rolls.

  • PLUS describes the Schär option as gluten-free.
  • According to the ingredients list, ordinary PLUS white Kaiser rolls contain wheat flour and rye. Check which option you’re looking at.

Dirk

Dirk lists 240 g Schär Kaiserbrötchen gluten-free in its online search results.

  • The product listing helps you search specifically for this option.
  • Check the pack for the latest ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose ordinary Kaiser rolls if there’s no gluten warning on the front?

Don’t assume they’re suitable: check the gluten-free claim and the ingredients on the specific pack. According to PLUS, its ordinary white Kaiser rolls contain wheat flour and rye.

How can I stop gluten getting onto gluten-free rolls at home?

Keep the rolls wrapped until you’re ready to use them. Prepare them on a clean worktop with clean hands and utensils, separately from products containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that crumbs can also cause cross-contamination.

Do all gluten-free Kaiser rolls contain iodised salt?

No. The options reviewed differ: Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen, while Jumbo lists salt in the frozen Schär Kaisersemmel. If this ingredient matters to you, check the current label.

Which pack should I choose if I won’t eat all the rolls at once?

Choose based on how many rolls you use at a time and which storage method you can follow. According to the product information, the shelf-stable Schär Kaiserbrötchen should be eaten within a few days of opening or frozen straight away; Jumbo says that frozen Schär Kaisersemmel must not be refrozen once defrosted.