Gluten-free grocery shoppers
Look for a gluten-free claim on the particular custard creams you order, then check the delivered label. A familiar custard-cream name alone does not establish that a biscuit is gluten free.
Who these choices suit
Shoppers avoiding other allergens
Check each pack against all the ingredients you need to avoid. The checked Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda Free From products state that they are milk free, while Ocado’s Schär listing says the biscuits may contain lupin.
Buyers planning separate servings
Asda Groceries lists the Schär 125 g product as five portion packs. Check the pack format if separate servings matter for a lunchbox or a delivered grocery order.
What to check before ordering
Start with the product-specific gluten-free claim, then compare allergy advice and pack format against the people and occasions you are buying for.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check that the particular biscuit carries a gluten-free claim. Do not use its custard-cream name or the ingredients of another product as a substitute for that claim. | I need to distinguish a labelled gluten-free pack from a conventional biscuit that looks similar. |
| Other allergens | Read the full ingredients and allergy advice on the delivered pack. Check separate milk-free claims or a possible-lupin warning where relevant. | Gluten is not the only ingredient I need to consider, so I want to check this specific pack against my other restrictions. |
| Pack format | Compare the stated pack weight and portion arrangement. Asda Groceries lists Schär’s 125 g product as five portion packs; check each own-label product’s format separately. | Separate servings would be useful for a lunchbox, or I may prefer a pack to share. |
| Grocery order | Check the product in your delivery-area basket and review any substitution before accepting it. Read the supplied pack if its ingredients or allergy advice differ from the online listing. | I want the biscuit that arrives to meet the same dietary requirements as the one I selected. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing by the custard-cream name alone
The specific McVitie’s Tasties, Crawford’s and M&S Extra Cream products listed by Iceland Foods and Ocado contain wheat. Their names do not make them alternatives to a labelled gluten-free biscuit.
Check the gluten-free claim on the exact product you order, and check the delivered pack before eating it.
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Assuming gluten free covers every allergen
Ocado’s checked Schär listing says the product may contain lupin. The checked own-label products make separate milk-free claims; those claims do not describe every ingredient in every custard cream.
Read the complete allergy advice for each restriction, including on a substituted or changed pack.
Brand and retailer references
These references describe particular UK grocery listings, not every custard cream made by each brand.
Schär
A listed 125 g gluten-free custard cream with five portion packs.
- Ocado’s listing shows a Crossed Grain symbol.
- The same listing says the product may contain lupin; check the delivered pack if that matters to you.
Tesco
A 125 g Free From custard cream listed for a Tesco grocery order.
- Tesco’s checked listing states gluten free, milk free and suitable for vegans.
- Check this pack’s own ingredients rather than applying its claims to other Tesco custard creams.
Sainsbury’s
A listed 125 g Free From vanilla-filled custard cream.
- Sainsbury’s describes the checked product as gluten and milk free.
- Check its delivered label; another retailer’s Free From pack need not have the same recipe.
Asda
An own-label 125 g Free From custard cream, separate from Asda’s Schär listing.
- The checked own-label listing states that it is free from cereals containing gluten and milk.
- Asda cautions that online ingredients and allergy advice can change, so check the supplied pack.
McVitie’s
The checked Tasties custard creams are a conventional-biscuit comparison, not a gluten-free choice.
- Iceland Foods lists the specific 300 g Tasties product’s ingredients.
- That product lists wheat flour and wheat starch; this says nothing about unrelated McVitie’s products.
Crawford’s
The checked 300 g custard creams provide another conventional-biscuit comparison.
- Iceland Foods identifies the particular Crawford’s pack and its ingredients.
- Its ingredient list includes wheat flour and wheat starch, so this pack does not meet a gluten-free requirement.
M&S
The checked Extra Cream Custard Creams are a conventional comparison; the wider Made Without range does not change this product’s ingredients.
- Ocado lists ingredients and allergen information for this specific 165 g pack.
- It lists wheat, milk and soya and is not a gluten-free choice.
A Joybuy product option
This Schär option is relevant if you want gluten-free custard creams in portion packs. Check its other allergy advice against your needs.
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Schär Gluten Free Custard Creams 125 g
A gluten-free custard cream to consider when separate servings matter. Asda Groceries lists this 125 g product as five portion packs, and Ocado shows a Crossed Grain symbol. Ocado also says it may contain lupin; check the delivered pack’s allergy advice before eating it.
Questions before you order
Does gluten free also mean milk free or lupin free?
No. Check each requirement against the particular product’s ingredients and allergy advice. The checked Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda Free From products state that they are milk free, while Ocado’s Schär listing says it may contain lupin.
What if my grocery order contains a substitute biscuit?
Check the substitute’s own packaging before eating it; the gluten-free claim on the biscuit you originally chose does not apply to a different product. If the supplied item is unsuitable, contact the retailer about the order.
How should I store the delivered biscuits?
Follow the storage and best-before instructions on the delivered pack. The checked Tesco and Asda product information instructs shoppers to keep those biscuits in a cool, dry place.
Can I assume a listed pack is available for my delivery?
Check the product in your own delivery-area basket before ordering. A grocery listing identifies a product, but your available selection and any proposed substitute need checking for the order you place.