Who is this choice for?

Everyday shoppers planning meals

You buy rolls for breakfast or lunch and don’t want to bring home more than you’ll use.

People who eat bread regularly

As well as pack size, you consider the type of grain, the proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre per 100 g.

People who need gluten-free food

You’re looking for a product clearly labelled gluten-free and checking its current ingredients and allergen information.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check for any dietary requirements you need to meet. Then choose the number of rolls and preparation method that fit your plans.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Number of rolls Compare individually sold rolls with the quantity in a pack, and consider whether you’ll use them all. I only need a few rolls and don’t want any left over. Around 46% of consumers prioritise getting a useful quantity.
Wholemeal and fibre Read the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g; multigrain doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. If I eat rolls regularly, I want to know how much wholemeal flour they contain. This nutritional profile is the most important factor for around 27% of consumers.
Preparation and storage Check the preparation method, storage instructions and defrosting guidance. I want to be able to enjoy rolls when it suits me, without preparation or storage getting in the way of my plans. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration.
Gluten-free options Look for a clear gluten-free label and read the latest allergen information. If I need to avoid gluten, I can’t simply choose a standard roll. That’s why gluten-free is the first requirement for around 9% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a pack without checking how many rolls it contains

    Four bake-at-home rolls are only the right amount if you’ll use them all or can store them as instructed on the pack.

    Work out how many rolls you need first, then choose between buying them individually and getting a pack.

  • Assuming multigrain means wholemeal

    The name ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you what proportion of the flour is wholemeal. PLUS states that its multigrain rolls contain 56% wholemeal wheat flour; Albert Heijn states that its wholemeal roll contains 100% wholemeal flour.

    Check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g if this difference matters to you.

  • Assuming every roll is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bread is made with iodised baker’s salt. You can’t tell whether it’s used from the product name alone.

    Check the label to see whether it lists baker’s salt or iodised salt.

  • Choosing a standard roll when you need a gluten-free option

    A standard white or multigrain roll isn’t automatically gluten-free; the standard products reviewed contain wheat, among other ingredients.

    First choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free, then check the latest ingredients and allergen information.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers individually sold white and wholemeal rolls, as well as gluten-free bake-at-home rolls.

  • The AH wholemeal roll is labelled as containing 100% wholemeal flour and 7.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The gluten-free bake-at-home rolls are a separate product option; check the labelling and allergen information on each pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers various bake-at-home rolls, including frozen options.

  • A frozen pack could suit you if you have room in your freezer.
  • Jumbo states that its frozen rolls must not be refrozen once defrosted.

Dirk

Dirk offers individually sold white rolls, as well as packs of four white or multigrain bake-at-home rolls.

  • You can choose between a single roll and a pack of four.
  • The rolls in packs need to be baked at home, so consider whether you’ll use all four.

ALDI

ALDI stocks an individually sold white roll.

  • Buying rolls individually lets you choose exactly how many you need.
  • Check the pack or shelf information if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

PLUS

PLUS offers white and multigrain bake-at-home rolls, as well as a separate gluten-free option.

  • The multigrain rolls are labelled as containing 56% wholemeal wheat flour and 7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Multigrain doesn’t mean fully wholemeal; check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I buy rolls individually rather than in a pack?

Choose rolls sold individually if you only need a few and want to avoid leftovers. A pack of four works well if you’ll use them all and, for bake-at-home rolls, have the time and equipment to prepare them.

Is a multigrain roll always wholemeal?

No, multigrain doesn’t automatically mean fully wholemeal. Check the ingredients: PLUS states that its multigrain rolls contain 56% wholemeal wheat flour, while Albert Heijn states that its wholemeal roll contains 100% wholemeal flour.

Do all rolls contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they do without checking the label. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread isn’t always made with baker’s salt; check the label to see whether it’s used.

Can I choose a standard white roll if I need a gluten-free option?

Not unless it’s clearly labelled gluten-free and you’ve checked the latest allergen information. The standard rolls described contain wheat, among other ingredients; Albert Heijn and PLUS offer separate gluten-free options.

Can I refreeze Jumbo frozen rolls after defrosting them?

No. The product instructions for the Jumbo frozen rolls described state that they must not be refrozen once defrosted. So only defrost as many as you can prepare and use according to those instructions.