Coeliac bourbon shoppers
If you want a bourbon-style biscuit, look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the exact product. Check the delivered ingredients and allergen label too, as product information can change.
Who is this choice for?
Shoppers looking for sealed portions
If you want to carry or serve biscuits without opening a whole pack, check how many biscuits are in each sealed portion. A pack containing two biscuits is not the same as one wrapper per biscuit.
What should you check?
Start with the gluten-free claim on the exact biscuit, then check whether its packaging meets your preference for sealed portions.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check the exact product's gluten-free claim and its delivered ingredients and allergen label. The Food Standards Agency sets the UK gluten-free labelling limit at no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten in food as sold. | I need a bourbon biscuit with an explicit gluten-free claim; its flavour, shelf position or wrapper is not enough to establish that. |
| Sealed portions | Look for a stated portion-pack format and the number of biscuits in each sealed pack. A UK listing describes two biscuits per portion pack of Schär Bourbon Biscuits. | For carrying or serving, I want to open only the portion I need. If I want one biscuit per wrapper, a two-biscuit portion will not meet that preference. |
| Alternative packs | Check the seller's description against the pack supplied. If choosing another biscuit, check its gluten-free claim, flavour and packaging rather than assuming it is a portion-packed bourbon. | When sealed bourbon portions are not an option for my order, I may prefer a gluten-free bourbon in a standard pack or a different biscuit in a portable pouch. |
Packaging mistakes to avoid
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Assuming individually wrapped means gluten-free
An Amazon UK listing for an assorted individually wrapped biscuit bundle includes bourbons but declares wheat. The wrapping describes the pack, not the biscuits' gluten content.
Check the gluten-free claim on the exact biscuit before deciding whether its wrapper suits you.
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Assuming a portion pack holds one biscuit
Nature's Health Box describes two biscuits in each portion pack of Schär Bourbon Biscuits.
If one wrapper per biscuit matters, confirm the number inside each sealed portion before ordering.
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Relying on an earlier product description
A retailer describes portion-packed Schär bourbons, while Schär's current UK biscuit catalogue does not list them. Retailer descriptions of other free-from bourbons also note that product information can change.
Confirm the seller's pack details before ordering, then read the ingredients and allergen label on the biscuits supplied.
Relevant brand and retailer ranges
Schär
UK retailers describe Schär Bourbon Biscuits 125g as gluten- and wheat-free biscuits in portion packs.
- Nature's Health Box describes two biscuits per portion pack.
- Schär's current UK biscuit catalogue does not list the bourbon; confirm the described pack with the seller.
Tesco
Tesco lists Free From Bourbon Creams 150g as gluten-free and milk-free.
- An explicitly gluten-free bourbon-style option in a 150g pack.
- The product description does not establish separate biscuit portions; Tesco says ingredients and allergen information can change.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists Free From Bourbon Creams 150g as gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs.
- The retailer explicitly identifies coeliac suitability for this product.
- Its listed tray, wrap and box do not establish sealed portions for individual biscuits.
Asda
Asda lists Free From Bourbon Biscuits with an explicit free-from-gluten statement.
- A gluten-free bourbon option according to Asda's product information.
- Asda's page shows both 150g and 160g, and does not establish sealed portions; check the pack supplied.
Morrisons
Morrisons lists Free From Bourbon Biscuits 145g as gluten-free.
- A boxed gluten-free bourbon option in the retailer's description.
- The box description does not document separately sealed portions.
Nairn's
Nairn's Fruit Oat Biscuit Breaks are gluten-free oat-and-fruit biscuits supplied in pouch packs, not bourbons.
- A pouch-pack alternative when that format matters more than bourbon flavour.
- Coeliac UK notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease remain sensitive to gluten-free oats.
Joybuy product option
This gluten-free vanilla wafer is an option if a different type of biscuit would suit your plans. It is not a bourbon; check the pack if separately sealed portions are essential.
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Schar Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers 125g
For shoppers willing to choose something other than a bourbon, these are gluten-free vanilla wafers in a 125g pack. Check the packaging if separately sealed portions matter.
Common questions
Does a separate wrapper make an ordinary bourbon suitable for someone with coeliac disease?
No. A wrapper describes the packaging, not the biscuit's gluten content. Check the exact product's gluten-free claim and delivered label; the Food Standards Agency sets the UK gluten-free labelling limit at no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten in food as sold.
Is the Crossed Grain Trademark required on a gluten-free biscuit?
No. A UK gluten-free claim is subject to the gluten labelling limit, while Coeliac UK describes its Crossed Grain Trademark as an additional certification scheme with checks including gluten-analysis certificates and manufacturing audits.
What should I consider before choosing gluten-free oat biscuit breaks instead?
They are not bourbon biscuits, even when supplied in convenient pouches. Coeliac UK says most people with coeliac disease can eat gluten-free oats, but a small number remain sensitive to them; check the exact biscuit's label.
What if the delivered allergen label differs from the online description?
Use the ingredients and allergen label on the delivered product rather than the earlier online description. If the item differs from what you ordered, contact the seller before eating or serving it.