For a gluten-free group meal, first choose a product labelled “gluten-free” and check its ingredients: a large box of stock cubes isn’t necessarily suitable. Then work out how many cubes you’ll need based on the volume you’re making and the recommended quantities, without overlooking other allergens. Carrefour France lists Jardin BiO étic vegetable stock in a box of 8 gluten-free cubes, while its product listing for Maggi Kub Or in a box of 32 cubes mentions wheat.
If the menu needs to suit someone with coeliac disease or be gluten-free for the whole group, check the label on your chosen stock before working out quantities. Also check for any other allergens that may be relevant to your guests.
When making a large quantity of soup, sauce or grains, the number of cubes isn’t enough to go on: the recommended quantity for your chosen product determines how many boxes to buy. Rule out larger packs if their ingredients aren’t suitable for the menu.
A gluten-free stock may also suit a separate preference for low-salt food, but you’ll need to check each feature individually. The Jardin BiO étic product listed by Carrefour France is salt-free and contains celery; its label also warns that it may contain traces of other allergens.
When cooking in quantity for a gluten-free meal, first identify products that suit the menu, then work out how many cubes you’ll need. Check the type of stock and other ingredients on the specific variant you plan to buy.
| What to check | Look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the words “gluten-free” and check the ingredients of the exact product. Carrefour France’s listing for Maggi Kub Or in a box of 32 cubes states that it contains wheat. | If the whole meal needs to be gluten-free, I can’t choose a stock cube based on pack size alone. Around 36% of consumers put this check first. |
| Quantity and recommended amounts | Compare the number of cubes with the preparation instructions. Jardin BiO étic recommends one cube per 0.5 L of water for its salt-free, gluten-free vegetable stock, sold in a box of 8 cubes. | For a large pot, I want to know how many boxes to buy so I don’t run out of stock. Working out quantities is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Salt and other allergens | Check the salt content, allergens and any warnings about traces separately. According to information from Carrefour France and Jardin BiO étic, its salt-free, gluten-free product contains celery and may contain traces of egg, milk, soya and mustard. | If my guests have other dietary requirements, the gluten-free label alone doesn’t answer every question. Around 21% of consumers focus first on salt or other allergens. |
| Type of stock | Choose a recipe to suit your dish, then check the ingredients and recommended amounts for that particular variant again. | I’m looking for a base that suits the soup or sauce I’m planning, while also meeting the meal’s requirements. The type of stock comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
The 32 cubes in the Maggi Kub Or product listed by Carrefour France may seem handy when cooking in quantity, but the ingredients for this product include wheat.
First check the gluten-free labelling and ingredients of every product you’re considering. Only then compare the number of cubes in the options that are suitable for your menu.
These labels describe different features. A plant-based recipe may contain wheat, while a gluten-free cube may contain other allergens.
Check the packaging of your chosen variant for information about gluten, salt and allergens separately.
Seeing a product in a catalogue isn’t enough to plan your shopping for an event. Lidl France, for example, says its gluten-free products are available as part of special buys rather than its permanent range.
Check well in advance that the specific product is available at your chosen store or for your chosen click and collect service, and identify another suitable option if necessary.
The number of cubes you need depends on the volume you’re making and the product’s instructions. Jardin BiO étic recommends one cube per 0.5 L of water for its salt-free, gluten-free vegetable stock.
Work out how many litres you need, follow the recommended amount for the product you’ve bought, then calculate how many boxes you’ll need.
The brand offers organic vegetable stock described as salt-free and gluten-free, in a box of 8 cubes weighing 9 g each.
The Kub Or product listed by Carrefour France comes in a box of 32 cubes, with a net weight of 128 g.
Knorr France offers several ranges, including traditional, organic and salt-free stocks.
Carrefour France lists Jardin BiO étic salt-free, gluten-free vegetable stock among its stock products.
E.Leclerc has a “Chaque Jour sans Gluten” range, as well as a Marque Repère stock range.
Auchan France lists Jardin BiO étic salt-free, gluten-free vegetable stock in a box of 8 cubes weighing 72 g.
Lidl France says it offers gluten-free products as part of special buys.
In the European Union, this claim is governed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014: food sold to the final consumer must not contain more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check that the claim appears on the exact product, rather than assuming it from words such as “plant-based”, “organic” or “vegetable”.
No. “Plant-based” doesn’t tell you on its own whether a product contains gluten. Carrefour France’s listing for Maggi Kub Or in a box of 32 cubes includes hydrolysed wheat protein in the ingredients.
It depends on the volume you’re making and the recommended amount for the product you’ve bought. For its salt-free, gluten-free vegetable stock, Jardin BiO étic recommends one cube per 0.5 L of boiling water. Start with the number of litres you need, then work out how many boxes of 8 cubes to buy.
No. The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you about all other allergens. The Jardin BiO étic product listed by Carrefour France contains celery and may contain traces of egg, milk, soya and mustard. Check the packaging against your guests’ needs.
Check what your store has available before making it your only option. Lidl France says its gluten-free products are available as part of special buys and aren’t part of its permanent range.