When choosing organic cornflakes, first check for the EU organic logo, then compare the ingredients, nutrition information and allergens on the label. AH Biologisch lists a gluten-free variety with no added sugar but containing soya; Smaakt offers cornflakes made with organic maize and warns that they may contain traces of allergens; your organic nature lists low sugar and salt per 100 g, but also a low fibre content and possible gluten. Choose according to what matters most for your weekend breakfast, and check the current packaging.
You want more reassurance than a natural-looking pack can provide. Look for the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the indication of agricultural origin, as explained by Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission.
You’re looking for cornflakes with no added sugar and want to see the total sugar content too. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing breakfast cereals per 100 g; you should also read the ingredients list.
You want to check the allergen statement or fibre content before buying. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Ekoplaza shows that organic cornflakes can vary in these respects.
Start by checking the organic label on the pack. Then compare what matters to you per 100 g, and read the allergen statement before making your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body's code and the agricultural origin on the pack. | I want to know what the organic label on my cornflakes is based on. For around 40% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read the ingredients list to check for added sugar, and compare the sugar content per 100 g. | For my weekend breakfast, I’m mainly looking for cornflakes whose ingredients I can easily assess. Around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Availability | Check whether the variety you’ve chosen is available at a shop where you want to do your food shopping. | I want to be able to pick up the cornflakes during my usual food shop. This is the most important selection criterion for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens and fibre | Read the current allergen statement and compare fibre per 100 g. The Diabetes Fonds lists at least 8 g of fibre per 100 g as one of its criteria for breakfast cereals in the Schijf van Vijf. | If an allergen or fibre content determines my choice, I can’t rely on the organic label alone. For around 10% of consumers, this check carries the most weight. |
Organic certification tells you about how a product is made, not its fibre content. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Ekoplaza list 5 g, 3.1 g and 0.5 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the varieties discussed here. The Diabetes Fonds lists at least 8 g per 100 g as one of its criteria for breakfast cereals in the Schijf van Vijf.
If fibre matters to you, compare the nutrition information per 100 g. You can also check other types of breakfast cereal, such as porridge oats or muesli, by looking at their own labels.
A statement about added sugar tells you nothing about allergens. Albert Heijn lists soya in AH Biologisch Cornflakes; Jumbo warns that Smaakt may contain traces of several allergens, including cereals containing gluten, peanuts, soya and milk. Ekoplaza states that your organic nature Cornflakes may contain gluten.
If you have an allergy or need to avoid gluten, read the current allergen statement on the packaging rather than relying only on claims on the front of the pack.
Albert Heijn offers organic cornflakes under its own brand in a 300 g pack.
Smaakt Bio Cornflakes Ongezoet is an unsweetened organic maize variety in a 300 g pack, listed by Jumbo and PLUS.
Ekoplaza lists organic cornflakes from this brand in a 250 g pack.
Check the EU organic logo, the inspection body's code and the indication of agricultural origin on the pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold there as organic.
No. Organic certification alone says nothing about the fibre content. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Ekoplaza list 5 g, 3.1 g and 0.5 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for the varieties discussed here, so compare the nutrition information for the product you want to buy.
That depends on the product and the current allergen statement. Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Cornflakes as gluten-free, but names soya as an ingredient; Jumbo warns that Smaakt may contain traces of allergens including cereals containing gluten and soya; Ekoplaza states that your organic nature Cornflakes may contain gluten.
Keep them tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend this storage method for their cornflakes; also check the best-before date and any instructions on the pack.
