Who are these choices relevant to?

For shoppers who value organic certification

Don’t want to rely on words such as ‘natural’ or green packaging? Check the EU organic logo, the control code and the country of origin on the packaging.

For breakfast lovers who want to choose how sweet it is

Want to add sweet toppings without the cornflakes themselves already being sweetened? Look for unsweetened options and compare their ingredients lists and sugar content per 100 g.

For shoppers who compare labels carefully

Even with organic cornflakes, nutritional values and allergens need to be considered separately. For example, Broeders Gezondheidswinkel lists 100% organic maize for Vitiv Cornflakes bio, but also warns that it may contain nuts, gluten and sesame.

What should you look for when choosing?

If organic certification is a must, start by checking the certification mark. Then decide how much sweetness you want from the cornflakes themselves, and read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo, the control code and the country of origin on the packaging. If organic certification is a must for me, I want to be able to check the mark on the packaging. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this check.
Choosing how sweet it is Read the ingredients list and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; check the amount per serving too. I want to put together a sweet breakfast with my own topping, rather than relying on the product name alone. This freedom of choice is a top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Nutritional information, allergens and availability Compare the nutritional values and allergen warnings on the packaging. Check with your shop that the option you’ve chosen is available. If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I want to read the current packaging before eating the cornflakes. Around 25% of consumers prioritise these practical checks.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means ‘unsweetened’

    The EU organic logo relates to the way a product is produced, not to the amount of sugar in cornflakes. Voedingscentrum points out that sugar or salt may be added to breakfast cereals.

    Check the certification mark, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g separately.

  • Assuming cornflakes made from maize are always gluten-free

    The main ingredient doesn’t tell you everything about the possible presence of allergens. Broeders Gezondheidswinkel states that Vitiv Cornflakes bio may contain nuts, gluten and sesame.

    Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack you’ve chosen. Don’t assume a product is gluten-free just because it’s made with ‘maize’ or is ‘organic’.

  • Relying on an old product description

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn warns about this on the product page for AH Biologisch Cornflakes.

    Check the current packaging when you buy the product, and read the information again before using it.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Cornflakes on its product page as an organic option in its own range.

  • A specific option to look at if you’re shopping for organic cornflakes at Albert Heijn.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the current packaging.

Smaakt

Jumbo lists Smaakt Bio Cornflakes Ongezoet 300 g.

  • The unsweetened option listed is worth considering if you want to choose how sweet it is with your own topping.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional values, allergen information and organic certification details on the packaging.

Vitiv

Broeders Gezondheidswinkel lists Vitiv Cornflakes bio as being made from 100% organic maize.

  • The listed ingredients make it easy to see what the product contains.
  • The same product page warns that it may contain nuts, gluten and sesame. Check the packaging if allergens are an important factor in your choice.

Kellogg's

Kellogg's Corn Flakes is a standard cornflakes option to compare if organic certification isn’t a requirement for your purchase.

  • Kellogg's Dutch product information lists nutritional values you can compare with those of other cornflakes.
  • Don’t consider these Corn Flakes an organic option unless you’ve checked for the required certification mark on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organically certified cornflakes?

Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, along with the control code and the country of origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission describes the logo as identifying products that comply with EU rules on organic production and labelling. A word such as ‘natural’ is no substitute for this check.

How can I make a sweet breakfast with unsweetened cornflakes?

Use unsweetened cornflakes as a base and add a topping to suit your taste, such as fruit. If you want to compare sugar content, read the nutritional information for both the cornflakes and your chosen topping.

Are organic maize cornflakes automatically gluten-free?

No. ‘Organic’ and ‘maize’ don’t in themselves mean that a product is gluten-free. For example, Broeders Gezondheidswinkel states that Vitiv Cornflakes bio may contain gluten. Check the explicit claims and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose.

What should I do if an online product description differs from the packaging?

Read the information on the packaging you have before using the product. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so an online description may not always match the product you’ve bought.