Anyone with coeliac disease looking for everyday bread
You want bread for breakfast or lunch, but regular tiger bread is not an option. Compare the type and quantity you will actually use across the gluten-free range.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Anyone who misses tiger bread’s crust
If you mainly want something for a roll-based meal, you could look at gluten-free bake-at-home rolls or ciabatta. The name or crust of regular tiger bread does not make it suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Households with both gluten-containing and gluten-free bread
If people in your household eat different types of bread, what happens after you buy it matters too. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises keeping gluten-containing and gluten-free foods separate in the kitchen.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking that it is labelled gluten-free, then decide between a whole or half loaf and bake-at-home rolls. Under EU Implementing Regulation 828/2014, a product labelled ‘gluten-free’ may contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
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| Gluten-free labelling | Check that the current packaging says gluten-free and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I need to know whether the bread is suitable before weighing up the type. For around 36% of these consumers, that reassurance comes first. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight, number of portions and storage or freezing instructions. | If I do not eat bread every day, I want a pack I can use without having lots left over. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
| Type of bread and availability | Choose between sliced bread and bake-at-home rolls, and check which types your shop stocks. | If I am mainly looking for a roll rather than everyday sandwich bread, the type determines my choice. This need takes priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Baker’s salt | Check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients. | If gluten-free bread is a regular part of my diet, I want to know whether it contains baker’s salt. This is the first consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread made with iodised baker’s salt is an important source of iodine in the Netherlands. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that gluten-free bread is not always made with baker’s salt; ordinary bakers are not required to use it either.
Common mistakes
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Thinking regular tiger bread is a gluten-free alternative
A tiger-patterned crust does not make bread gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that ordinary bread is not suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Only consider products that are explicitly labelled gluten-free.
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Relying on words such as ‘maize’ or ‘wholemeal’
The name of a grain or type of bread does not confirm that the whole product is gluten-free.
Check the gluten-free labelling and allergen information on the pack you are buying.
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Preparing gluten-free bread next to gluten-containing crumbs
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that gluten can get into gluten-free food via crumbs and kitchen utensils.
Use clean hands, a clean worktop and clean utensils, and keep the breads separate.
If a slice of bread comes into contact with gluten-containing crumbs, you can no longer serve it to someone with coeliac disease.
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Assuming all gluten-free bread contains baker’s salt
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that gluten-free bread is not always made with baker’s salt.
Read the ingredients list if the presence of baker’s salt matters when choosing your bread.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers several packaged gluten-free breads under its own brand.
- Options include light and dark multiseed varieties, which you can compare by type and pack size.
- Albert Heijn warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change, so check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a separate category for gluten-free bread alongside its regular bread range.
- The gluten-free category includes several types of bread, including multiseed bread and ciabatta.
- A regular tiger loaf in another bread category is therefore not suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
PLUS
PLUS offers both a gluten-free own-brand product and gluten-free bread from Schär.
- You can compare different types of bread and pack sizes.
- Check the ingredients, pack size and gluten-free labelling for each product; a brand being stocked does not mean every variety is suitable.
Dirk
Dirk offers packaged gluten-free bread and gluten-free rolls from Schär.
- The types shown include loaves, ciabatta and mini baguettes.
- A pack of bread and a pack of rolls are not necessarily intended for the same use, so check the contents of each product.
Schär
Schär is a brand of packaged gluten-free bread and rolls stocked by several of the supermarkets mentioned here.
- The range includes both loaves and bread that can be baked at home.
- Check the labelling and product information for the specific variety; you cannot tell whether it is suitable from the brand name alone.
Joybuy product related to this topic
This baguette product is relevant if you are looking for a roll as an alternative to tiger bread. Before buying, check the current packaging to see whether it is gluten-free bake-at-home rolls or a baking mix, and how much it contains.
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Gv Baguette Mini 7 Pieces
Take a look at this product if you are looking for a baguette-style option for a roll-based meal. Check the current packaging for the gluten-free label, whether you are buying bake-at-home rolls or a baking mix, the pack size and the allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat regular tiger bread if I have coeliac disease?
No. Regular bread containing gluten is not suitable if you have coeliac disease. Choose bread that is explicitly labelled gluten-free; under EU Implementing Regulation 828/2014, it must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product.
Is bread made with maize or wholemeal flour automatically gluten-free?
No. The name of a grain or type of bread is not the same as a gluten-free label. Check the labelling and allergen information on the packaging of the specific product.
Which pack size is right for me?
Choose sliced gluten-free bread if you mainly want sandwich bread, or look at gluten-free bake-at-home rolls if you want something for a roll-based meal. For either type, check the pack size and storage instructions so you can work out how much you are likely to use.
Does gluten-free bread always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, gluten-free bread is not always made with baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that bakers are not required to use it, so check the ingredients list of the bread you choose.
How can I keep gluten-free bread separate from ordinary bread?
Store and prepare it separately from bread containing gluten. Use clean hands, a clean chopping board and clean cutlery, and avoid contact with crumbs. This follows the kitchen advice of the Dutch Coeliac Society.