Who is this choice relevant to?

Family lunch organisers

If you want to fit lunch around other holiday plans, bake-at-home and frozen rolls let you choose when to serve them. Just check how much preparation and storage space your chosen variety needs.

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

If wholemeal flour, fibre or the type of salt used matters to you, read the ingredients list and nutritional information. A rustic or multigrain name doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour a roll contains.

Shoppers with an allergy or dietary requirement

If you need to avoid gluten or another allergen strictly, the labelling on the specific product is what matters. Ordinary spelt and sourdough rolls aren’t automatically gluten-free; check the information about possible cross-contamination too.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide when you want to serve the rolls at your school-holiday lunch. Then compare the ingredients, allergens and quantity you’ll need for your group.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving time Choose between fresh, long-life and frozen; read the preparation and storage instructions. If lunch needs to fit around other holiday plans, I want to serve the rolls when it suits me. Around 40% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Nutritional information Check the amount of wholemeal flour and compare fibre per 100 g; read the ingredients list if the type of salt matters. For a special lunch, I want to assess the wholemeal flour and fibre rather than rely on the word multigrain. Around 30% of consumers put this information first.
Allergens Read the allergen statement and check for any gluten-free labelling; take care to avoid cross-contamination during preparation. If someone joining us needs to avoid gluten, I don’t want to mistake an ordinary spelt or sourdough roll for a gluten-free product. For around 20% of consumers, this check is their top priority.
Quantity Compare the number of rolls and the pack weight with the number of people eating. If several people are joining us, I want to buy enough rolls without having lots left over. Around 10% of consumers put getting the right quantity first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multigrain, rustic, sourdough or spelt means wholemeal

    These words don’t tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre a roll contains. For example, PLUS lists 34% wholemeal wheat flour in one multigrain sourdough variety; that doesn’t make it 100% wholemeal.

    Read the ingredients list and compare the stated fibre per 100 g if this distinction matters to your choice.

  • Mistaking ordinary spelt or sourdough rolls for gluten-free rolls

    Spelt is a type of wheat, and making a roll with sourdough doesn’t make it gluten-free. This distinction matters when someone at the table needs to avoid gluten.

    In that case, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, read the allergen information and avoid contact with ordinary rolls during preparation.

  • Assuming every roll contains iodised salt

    The type of salt can vary from recipe to recipe. PLUS listing iodised salt for a specific multigrain variety doesn’t tell you anything about another roll.

    If the type of salt matters to your choice, look for iodised salt or baker’s salt on the label of the variety you choose.

  • Refreezing defrosted rolls without checking the label

    PLUS states that its frozen sourdough roll must not be refrozen after defrosting.

    Take only the amount you need out of the freezer and follow the storage and preparation instructions on the pack.

Brands and shops to consider

These examples show different ways to choose rolls for lunch. Check the information and availability of the variety you want to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn stocks wholemeal rolls, sourdough rolls and a separate gluten-free bake-at-home variety, among other options.

  • You can search specifically for a wholemeal variety or a product explicitly labelled gluten-free.
  • One Liefde & Passie sourdough roll shown is only available in store; check the latest product information for each variety.

Jumbo

Jumbo stocks bake-at-home rolls with different storage options, as well as a pack of four white rolls.

  • You can choose the storage type to suit when you plan to prepare lunch.
  • The white rolls mentioned contain wheat and gluten and may contain milk and sesame; check the allergens for each variety.

PLUS

PLUS stocks multigrain and spelt sourdough rolls, as well as a frozen sourdough roll.

  • The product information for these varieties can help you plan how to prepare and store them for lunch.
  • Spelt isn’t a gluten-free option. Check the full ingredients and allergen information for each product.

Dirk

Dirk stocks a pack of four rustic multigrain rolls from 1 de Beste.

  • The stated number of rolls makes it easier to choose the right quantity for lunch.
  • Don’t assume that rustic or multigrain tells you how much wholemeal flour is used; check the label for details.

Lidl

Lidl offers rolls baked in store.

  • In-store baked rolls are a good option for lunch soon after you’ve done your shopping.
  • The range can vary by store; check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the roll you choose.

ALDI

ALDI stocks a white roll and bake-at-home rolls under the De Afbakker brand.

  • You can choose between a roll that’s ready to buy and rolls you bake at home.
  • Check the label for the ingredients and allergens in the specific variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Are sourdough or spelt rolls automatically wholemeal?

No. Sourdough describes how a roll is made, while spelt refers to the type of grain used. Neither term on its own means a roll is wholemeal. Check the ingredients list and compare fibre on the same basis, for example per 100 g.

Are ordinary multigrain, sourdough or spelt rolls gluten-free?

No, these terms don’t mean a product is gluten-free. If someone needs to avoid gluten strictly, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, read the allergen information and avoid contact with ordinary rolls during preparation.

How can I tell if a roll contains iodised salt?

Look for iodised salt or baker’s salt in the ingredients list for the specific roll. PLUS lists iodised salt in one multigrain sourdough variety, but the type of bread or the shop name won’t tell you what kind of salt another product uses.

Can I buy rolls in advance for several lunches?

Yes. A long-life or frozen variety could work, as long as you can follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. PLUS states that its frozen sourdough roll should be stored at −18 °C and must not be refrozen after defrosting.