Ordinary rye bread isn’t suitable for someone with coeliac disease: rye contains gluten. For your picnic, take a packaged product labelled gluten-free and check the current ingredients and allergen information. Choose sliced bread for sandwiches or a smaller format for individual portions; a bread mix needs to be prepared at home.
You’re looking for a packaged gluten-free alternative to rye bread that you can take with you and check the label on. Rye contains gluten, according to the European Commission; the colour or type of bread makes no difference.
You want to take sandwiches or rolls for several people. Check that each product you choose is labelled gluten-free, and check the ingredients that may matter to others in your group.
You don’t want to take a whole loaf or slice bread while you’re out. Check the size and preparation instructions for gluten-free rolls, flatbreads or crackers: not every product is ready to eat.
If someone with coeliac disease is eating, first check that the product is labelled gluten-free and review any relevant allergens. Then choose a type of bread that suits the number of people and the preparation needed before you leave.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and allergens | Look for the gluten-free label on the packaging and read the ingredients and relevant allergen information. | If someone with coeliac disease is eating, I don’t want to rely on the name or colour of the bread; this check is the top priority for an estimated 46% of consumers. |
| Size and preparation | Check whether the product is ready to eat, how many portions you need and whether your chosen shop stocks it. | For individual portions in the park, I want to know at home what needs to be ready beforehand. This is the most important consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and salt | If you wish, compare fibre and salt per 100 g; check the ingredients list to see whether iodised salt has been used. | If gluten-free bread is replacing my usual bread more often, I also want to check the nutritional information and the type of salt used; around 27% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Rye contains gluten, even when the bread is dark or wholemeal.
For someone with coeliac disease, choose a product labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging.
Wheat-free does not, by itself, mean that a product is gluten-free. A gluten-free product may also contain other ingredients that matter to someone in your group.
Check both the gluten-free label and the ingredients and allergen information.
A product shown online by a supermarket may not be available at the branch where you shop.
Before you set off, check your chosen branch or delivery area and, if needed, choose another packaged alternative in advance.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with iodised baker’s salt is an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. Whether a particular gluten-free bread contains iodised salt depends on its ingredients.
Read the ingredients list if the type of salt used affects your choice of bread.
A shop where you can explore different types of gluten-free bread for your picnic.
A shop where you can compare sliced gluten-free bread with other types of bread.
A shop where you can compare sliced gluten-free bread with smaller types of bread.
A shop where you can check for specific Schär loaves and mini baguettes.
Another shop to consider if you can check in advance what your branch stocks.
Another shop to consider if you can check the bread aisle before your picnic.
These products are for anyone who wants to prepare gluten-free bread at home before the picnic. Don’t take them as a substitute for ready-to-eat bread without first checking the preparation instructions and label.
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An option for individual bread portions if you can bake them at home before the picnic. Check the preparation instructions on the packaging: this product isn’t intended to be taken with you without preparation. Also check the current gluten-free label and allergen information.
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A bread mix for anyone who wants to make bread at home before the picnic; it isn’t ready-made picnic bread. Prepare and bake it according to the instructions on the packaging. Check the current ingredients and allergen information, and check the type of salt used if that matters to your choice.
No. Rye contains gluten, as stated by the European Commission in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. For someone with coeliac disease, choose a product labelled gluten-free.
Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food sold to consumers may be labelled gluten-free if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Also check the label for other ingredients that may matter to your group.
Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. For example, the Lekker Vrij van Gluten Bruin listed by Jumbo contains soya; check the current ingredients and allergen information every time you buy it.
No, that isn’t guaranteed by the gluten-free label. Check the ingredients list for iodised salt or baker’s salt, especially if bread is a regular part of your diet.
First check your chosen branch and the specific product. Lidl says additional gluten-free products aren’t always available; ALDI lists gluten-free bread options. If someone with coeliac disease is eating, check the packaging before you buy it too.
