Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease who have a strict sugar target

You’re looking for an eierkoek that is explicitly labelled both gluten-free and sugar-free. The gluten-free eierkoeken described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t meet the second criterion.

People with coeliac disease who want an eierkoek

For you, the gluten-free label is the deciding factor, even if the eierkoek isn’t sugar-free. Check the nutritional information too: Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list 33 g of sugars per 100 g for the gluten-free varieties they describe.

Supermarket shoppers without a gluten restriction

You can compare standard eierkoeken by packaging and ingredients. Don’t use them as an alternative if you have coeliac disease without checking that they’re labelled gluten-free: the standard varieties described by Albert Heijn and Bolletje contain wheat.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, start by checking for a gluten-free label. Then check whether the sugar content suits your needs. Only compare packaging and availability between products that meet your requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging and read the ingredients and allergen information. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, gluten-free means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to judge an ordinary eierkoek by its appearance. For around 50% of consumers, verified gluten-free status comes first.
Sugar content Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. According to the Diabetes Fund, sugar-free means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; ‘no added sugars’ does not mean the same thing. As well as a gluten-free label, I want to know whether the eierkoek is genuinely sugar-free. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this sugar target.
Packaging and availability Check the number of items, pack size and information on the packaging you’re buying. Once I’ve checked the gluten and sugar content, I want to choose a pack that suits how I’ll use it and is available to buy. For around 20% of consumers, this practical choice matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing gluten-free with sugar-free

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list 33 g of sugars per 100 g for the gluten-free eierkoeken they describe. That’s above the maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g that the Diabetes Fund defines as sugar-free.

    As well as checking for a gluten-free label, read the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.

  • Choosing a standard eierkoek as a gluten-free alternative

    The standard AH Eierkoeken described contain wheat flour; Bolletje lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals in the allergen information for Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

    If you have coeliac disease, don’t judge a standard eierkoek by its appearance or product category. Check for a gluten-free label and read the allergen information.

  • Relying only on an old product page

    A product page may not match the packaging you eventually buy. Albert Heijn also lists Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as ‘discontinued’.

    Check the available product information shortly before buying, then check the packaging for the gluten-free label, allergens and sugar content before eating it.

Brands to consider

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken as a 100 g gluten-free pack, made in a completely gluten-free environment.

  • An explicitly labelled gluten-free eierkoek for anyone who wants to stick with this type of product.
  • Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g, so this isn’t a sugar-free option.

Gluten Free Bakery Holland

Jumbo describes these gluten-free eierkoeken as a pack of two, weighing 100 g in total.

  • A specific eierkoek product described as gluten-free.
  • Jumbo lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g, so the product isn’t sugar-free.

Maître Mathis

Albert Heijn describes Maître Mathis Eierkoeken glutenvrij as a gluten-free variety, but lists the product as ‘discontinued’.

  • The product description says the eierkoeken are gluten-free.
  • The stated 33 g of sugars per 100 g doesn’t meet the sugar-free criterion; don’t assume it’s available either.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is an example of a standard eierkoek where the label is key to making this choice.

  • Bolletje lists wheat flour as an ingredient and identifies gluten-containing cereals and wheat as allergens.

Verkade

Verkade describes Oaties as gluten-free oat biscuits. They aren’t eierkoeken.

  • Another type of biscuit to consider if an eierkoek isn’t essential.
  • With 23.2 g of sugars per 100 g, Oaties don’t meet the requirement for a sugar-free eierkoek.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the gluten-free eierkoeken described also sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken, and Jumbo lists the same amount for Gluten Free Bakery Holland Eierkoeken. According to the Diabetes Fund, sugar-free means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

If I have coeliac disease, can I choose a standard eierkoek if I can’t see any wheat?

Don’t assume it’s safe: check the entire pack for a gluten-free label and read the allergen information. The standard AH Eierkoeken described contain wheat flour, and Bolletje lists gluten-containing cereals for Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?

No. A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars; the wording alone doesn’t mean that the total sugar content is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. Check ‘of which sugars’ in the nutritional information.

Should I check the packaging if a shop page says ‘gluten-free’?

Yes. Check the packaging you’re actually buying for the gluten-free label, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. Albert Heijn itself points out that product information can change and advises you to read the packaging before use.