Which option is right for you?

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

If you want a bread roll with a clearly stated wholemeal content to go with your split pea soup, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. The name ‘multigrain’ alone isn’t enough to tell you.

If you love a warm roll

If you have an oven or air fryer, you can bake a part-baked roll just before your meal. If you want to serve it straight away, look for a freshly baked roll.

If you’re planning portions

If you’re serving split pea soup to several people, the number of rolls, pack weight and portions you need can help you choose between individual rolls and a pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether the type of grain, ease of serving or number of rolls you need matters most to you. Then check the details of the specific variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Grain type and fibre Check the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g. For the multigrain rolls covered in its product information, PLUS lists 56% wholemeal wheat flour and 7 g of fibre per 100 g. If I mainly want a roll with a clearly stated wholemeal content to go with my soup, I look beyond the name or colour. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this.
Preparation and serving Check whether the roll is freshly baked or intended to be baked at home. For part-baked products, check the time and temperature. If I want to bake the rolls just before eating, I need to factor that into my meal planning; otherwise, I’d rather serve them straight away. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Number of rolls and slicing Count the rolls in the pack and check whether they’re pre-sliced as you’d like. If you’re buying an individual roll, ask whether it can be sliced if needed. When I’m buying bread to go with several bowls of soup, I want the right number without unnecessary leftovers. Around 25% of consumers prioritise quantity.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multigrain means wholemeal

    The name ‘multigrain’ doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre a roll contains. For the multigrain rolls covered in its product information, PLUS lists 7 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 2.7 g per 100 g for its white rolls. That difference won’t necessarily apply to other varieties.

    Compare the ingredients list and fibre per 100 g for the rolls you’re actually considering.

  • Comparing only the number of rolls

    An individual roll and a pack of four won’t suit every meal equally well. The weight of each roll can also vary.

    Decide how many rolls you want to serve, then compare both the number of rolls and the pack weight.

    A larger pack may leave you with rolls you won’t use for this meal.

  • Looking at the salt in the soup and bread separately

    The Voedingscentrum lists 1,74 g of salt in a 250 g bowl of split pea soup. PLUS also lists 1,1 g of salt per 100 g for the white part-baked rolls covered in its product information.

    If you want to compare salt levels, check the nutritional information for both the soup and the roll you’ve chosen, taking your actual portions into account.

  • Assuming every roll contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Whether it’s included therefore varies by product.

    For packaged rolls, look for iodised salt or baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask about it when buying an individual roll.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH White Bread Roll is a freshly baked wheat roll weighing 70 g each, suitable for serving straight away with soup.

  • Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information for this product.
  • According to Albert Heijn, this white roll contains 2,8 g of fibre and 1,08 g of salt per 100 g. Compare these figures with those for the variety you’d otherwise choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s bread roll range includes white, multiseed, sourdough and organic spelt varieties.

  • The different varieties give you options when choosing a type of bread and preparation method.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional information and preparation instructions for the variety you choose; a category name doesn’t describe every roll.

Lidl

Lidl describes its white rolls as bread rolls to bake at home.

  • This type of product is a good fit if you want to plan the baking around your meal.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before comparing varieties.

ALDI

ALDI offers an individual white roll for anyone who wants a single roll to go with their soup.

  • An individual roll makes it easy to match the quantity to your meal.
  • If these details affect your choice, check the ingredients and nutritional information for the roll you’ve picked.

PLUS

The product range described by PLUS includes white, wholemeal multigrain and sourdough multigrain part-baked rolls.

  • For the varieties covered in its product information, PLUS lists the ingredients, fibre, salt, allergens and preparation instructions.
  • The varieties have different ingredients. The figures of 56% wholemeal wheat flour and 7 g of fibre per 100 g apply to PLUS Multigrain Rolls, not the entire range.

Dirk

Dirk offers individual white and brown rolls, as well as packs of four.

  • You can compare an individual roll with the packaged varieties to work out how many you need.
  • Check the weight and product information for the specific variety before comparing rolls.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I always choose a wholemeal roll with split pea soup?

No, it depends on what matters to you for this meal. If you want to choose based on grain type and fibre, check whether wholemeal flour is listed in the ingredients and compare the figures per 100 g. If serving it straight away or choosing a white roll matters more, check the details of that variety.

Is a multigrain roll automatically wholemeal?

No. ‘Multigrain’ on its own doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour the roll contains. Check the ingredients list and compare the fibre per 100 g if these details affect your choice.

Does every bread roll in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For a packaged roll, look for iodised salt or baker’s salt in the ingredients list, and ask about it when buying an individual roll.

How do I check for allergens in bread rolls?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on packaged foods. Don’t assume different grain types or varieties have the same ingredients.