If you have coeliac disease, first choose toast or crackers explicitly labelled gluten-free on the packaging. Then compare the stated sugars per 100 g: Albert Heijn lists 0.9 g for Laurieri Scrocchi Sea Salt, but it contains soya and also lists 3 g of salt per 100 g. A low sugar value alone does not prove that a product can carry a reduced-sugar claim.
You’re looking for a crisp product labelled gluten-free, and you check the current packaging before eating it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre identifies the word ‘gluten-free’ and the Crossed Grain Trademark as signs to look for.
You want to compare the stated amount of sugars per 100 g in gluten-free toast or crackers. You keep a difference in nutritional values separate from a reduced-sugar claim.
As well as gluten, you may need to consider soya, egg, possible traces of other allergens or the amount of salt. In that case, the lowest sugar value won’t be the only factor in deciding which pack is right for you.
Start with the gluten-free label. Then compare sugars per 100 g and check which other ingredients or nutritional values matter for your choice.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain Trademark on the current packaging, and read the ingredients list. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to judge by the product type; I want to see on the packaging that the toast is gluten-free. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Stated sugars | Compare sugars per 100 g across products of a similar type; don’t treat a low value as proof of a reduction claim. | When choosing between gluten-free toast products, I want to know how much sugar each lists on the same basis. This is the most important comparison for around 36% of consumers. |
| Other ingredients and nutritional values | Read the allergen information and compare salt per 100 g; consider sources of iodine as part of your overall diet if you eat little bread. | I want my choice to suit any additional allergy I have and take account of my salt intake. This is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers. |
A gluten-free label tells you nothing about the amount of sugars. A low value per 100 g also doesn’t prove that the sugar content has been reduced compared with a similar product.
Check the gluten-free label first, then look at the sugars listed in the nutritional information. Assess any reduced-sugar claim separately.
Albert Heijn lists 0.9 g of sugars and 3 g of salt per 100 g for Laurieri Scrocchi Sea Salt. Jumbo lists 1.7 g of sugars and 6.6 g of salt per 100 g for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Italian Herb Toast. So the lower sugar value doesn’t tell the whole story.
Compare both values per 100 g, and also consider the portion you plan to eat.
A gluten-free product may still contain soya or egg, or state that it may contain traces of other allergens. The gluten-free label doesn’t replace this information.
Check the current ingredients list and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements each time you buy, especially if you need to consider more than one allergen.
Toast doesn’t automatically provide the same contribution to your iodine intake as bread made with iodised baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights iodine intake as something to consider if you eat little bread or choose bread without iodised salt.
Don’t assume toast contains iodised salt just from its name. Check the ingredients and consider your sources of iodine as part of your overall diet.
Scrocchi Sea Salt is a crisp, gluten-free snack to enjoy with drinks.
Italian Herb Toast offers a seasoned, gluten-free toast option.
Gluten Free & Lactose Free Classic is a cracker, not a small party toast.
Gluten-Free Crackers are one cracker option in the gluten-free range.
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes gluten-free crackers and snacks to enjoy with drinks.
If you have coeliac disease and are looking for crisp rice toast, this is a product to assess for its gluten-free label, sugars and any additional allergens.
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This rice toast is labelled gluten-free and may suit someone with coeliac disease looking for a crisp toast; check the label on the current packaging.
If you have an additional soya or sesame allergy, read the allergen information on the packaging before choosing. Don’t assess a reduced-sugar claim based only on the stated amount of sugars.
Don’t assume ordinary toast is gluten-free. Choose a pack explicitly labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain Trademark, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and check the current ingredients information.
No. A low sugar value per 100 g doesn’t prove that the sugar content has been reduced compared with a similar product. You can compare the nutritional values of gluten-free toast, but don’t treat that comparison as evidence for a reduction claim.
Not automatically: gluten-free toast may contain other allergens or state that it may contain traces of them. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on food labels.
Bread made with iodised salt can contribute to your iodine intake, but you can’t assume the same of toast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that eating little bread or choosing bread without iodised salt means you should consider sources of iodine across your overall diet.
