Pre-sliced multigrain bread is a practical choice to serve with pea soup when you want it ready to eat straight away. Choose a half or whole loaf to suit how much you need, but don’t assume ‘multigrain’ means ‘wholemeal’: look for that wording separately on the packaging, then compare fibre, salt and allergens for each product.
If you want to serve bread alongside pea soup without slicing it first, check that the packaging specifically says ‘sliced’. Also compare half and whole loaves with the number of people eating and how much bread you plan to use afterwards.
According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘wholemeal’ means that bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. If that’s what you’re after, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ rather than just ‘multigrain’.
Check the latest ingredient and allergen information for the specific variety. Multigrain breads can differ in the grains and seeds they contain, whether they include gluten and how much salt they have; the type of bread alone won’t tell you.
When choosing multigrain bread to go with pea soup, decide what matters most to you: convenience and quantity, bread that’s specifically labelled wholemeal, or checking the ingredients and information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Slice and quantity | Check whether the bread is sliced, what type of slice is offered, and whether a half or whole loaf is right for your meal. | I want to serve the bread straight away with my pea soup, without having to slice it or ending up with lots left over. For around 42% of consumers, this convenience comes first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre using the same unit, such as per 100 g. | If the ingredients matter more to me than the type of slice, I want to know whether the bread is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Read the latest ingredient and allergen list and compare salt per 100 g; check for a gluten-free label if you need one. | Before buying, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are in this particular bread, even if it’s less convenient to serve. Around 25% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain bread contains at least three types of grain, while ‘wholemeal’ means that the bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. So one term doesn’t mean the other.
If wholemeal is important to you, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging, then compare the nutritional information for each variety.
The ingredients in multigrain bread vary from product to product. A product name won’t tell you which allergens it contains or how much salt it has.
Check the ingredient and allergen list for the bread you’ve chosen and compare salt levels per 100 g.
If you only need bread with your pea soup, a whole loaf may be more than you’ll use with that meal.
Consider buying half a loaf or plan when you’ll eat the rest; follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Availability can vary between shops. For example, PLUS says that one of its multigrain breads isn’t available at every PLUS store.
Check your chosen store or delivery location and the latest product information before completing your shop.
At Albert Heijn, you can look for products such as AH Liefde & Passie sliced multigrain bread.
Jumbo has an online multigrain bread category and shows product information for each variety.
Lidl lists multigrain bread and provides an ingredients and allergens overview for freshly baked bread.
ALDI describes a pre-sliced premium artisan-style multigrain loaf and a half loaf of farmhouse wholemeal multigrain bread.
PLUS has an online multigrain bread category and provides product information for individual varieties.
Dirk lists multigrain bread in its bread category, including a separate half loaf of multigrain bread.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘multigrain’ means that a loaf contains at least three types of grain, while ‘wholemeal’ means it’s made from 100% wholemeal flour. So look specifically for the latter on the packaging.
First decide whether you want pre-sliced bread and how much you need. Check the actual slice on the packaging or the bread itself: ‘medium sliced’ isn’t a standard size you can rely on for every variety.
No. Ingredients and allergens vary from product to product. For example, a multigrain bread listed by Jumbo contains wheat, rye, barley, oats, lupin and sesame, among other ingredients. Always read the latest allergen information for the variety you choose.
Read the ingredients list for the specific loaf and look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’. Don’t rely on the word ‘multigrain’ to tell you which type of salt has been used.
