Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone looking for organic and gluten-free

You’re buying granola for someone with coeliac disease and also want an organic option. Check that both claims appear on the same product, rather than relying on the brand or range name.

Anyone looking for granola at the supermarket

You want to pick up granola with your regular shopping. A gluten-free supermarket option won’t necessarily meet your preference for organic food too, so check the labels on the specific pack.

Anyone considering granola with oats or nuts

As well as checking for a gluten-free label, you’ll want to review the ingredients and any other allergens. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ordinary oats aren’t automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease, so check the label on the specific oat product.

What should you check when buying?

For coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label; for an organic choice, check the organic label on the same variety. Assess any other allergens separately.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging of the exact variety. The Dutch Coeliac Society states that the limit for this claim is less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product; an ingredients list that simply contains no wheat is not a substitute. If the granola is for someone with coeliac disease, I first want to confirm that the chosen variety is labelled gluten-free. For around 50% of consumers, this check is the most important priority when buying.
Organic label Check the organic claim on the same variety. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold there as organic. I’ll only choose between gluten-free varieties once their organic status is clear too. Around 25% of consumers put this check first after that.
Ingredients and packaging Read the allergen information, especially for oats, nuts or seeds. Also check the contents and pack size before choosing a larger quantity. Once a variety meets my gluten-free and organic requirements, I want to know whether the other ingredients and quantity suit my needs. For around 25% of consumers, this is the most important follow-up question.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means gluten-free

    An organic label tells you nothing about gluten. For example, Zonnatura lists wheat and gluten in its Granola Amandel Cashew, while Jumbo also sells another granola from the brand as organic.

    If you have coeliac disease, check for a gluten-free label first, then see whether that exact variety is labelled organic.

  • Assuming ordinary oats are the same as gluten-free oats

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, oats can come into contact with gluten during processing. So an oat base alone isn’t enough to confirm that a granola is suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

    Only choose oat granola if the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; also check the other ingredients.

  • Relying on an old product description

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. That’s why Albert Heijn advises customers to check the packaging itself.

    Before eating it, compare the product name and variety on the pack you’ve received with the gluten-free and organic labels and the allergen information.

  • Overlooking the pack size

    The varieties mentioned range from a 350 g bag to a 1 kg bag and a pack of six 250 g bags. A large pack may not be practical if you want to try the granola first.

    Check the total contents, number of bags and best-before date before choosing a pack.

Brands to consider

Turtle

Glutenvrijemarkt.com describes Turtle Power Granola Noten & Zaden as organic, gluten-free granola.

  • The product listing says that this variety is organic and gluten-free.
  • This variety contains nuts and seeds. Check the current ingredients and allergen information if you also need to avoid other allergens.

Corn Crake

Biologische Toko describes Corn Crake’s oat granola as gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.

  • The product listing identifies the oat granola as gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.
  • The pack contains six 250 g bags; check that this quantity suits you if you want to try the product first.

Tlant

Sligro describes Tlant Granola Kaneel, in a 1 kg bag, as organic and gluten-free, with ingredients including buckwheat, cranberries and walnuts.

  • Both claims apply to this specific cinnamon variety.
  • The granola contains walnuts. Check the allergen information and consider whether a 1 kg bag suits your needs.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Granola in its gluten-free range.

  • The gluten-free label makes this variety easy to identify within the supermarket range.
  • If organic is also a requirement, check separately whether the exact pack is labelled organic.

Zonnatura

Jumbo lists Zonnatura Bio Granola Classic Crunchy as organic granola. That claim alone says nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease.

  • The organic label applies to a specific granola variety.
  • Zonnatura lists wheat and gluten in its other variety, Granola Amandel Cashew. So check whether each product is gluten-free individually.

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Frequently asked questions

Is organic granola automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease?

No. Organic and gluten-free are different claims. If you have coeliac disease, only choose a variety whose current packaging explicitly says it is gluten-free, and check the organic label separately.

Can I choose granola with oats if I have coeliac disease?

Yes, provided the current packaging of the specific oat granola labels it as gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that ordinary oat products aren’t automatically suitable for someone with coeliac disease, as they may come into contact with gluten during processing.

How can I spot the organic label on granola?

Check the organic claim and the EU organic logo on the packaging of the exact variety. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold there as organic; words such as ‘natural’ are no substitute for checking.

Do I need to check for other allergens in gluten-free granola?

Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, especially if you also need to avoid allergens such as nuts, soya, milk or sesame.