Who is this relevant to?

Households with a set weekly budget

You order white bread alongside your other everyday groceries. To compare loaves fairly, look beyond whether they’re labelled half or whole and check the loaf type and net weight, too.

Shoppers with a small basket

You mainly need bread. In that case, check whether your order meets the requirements for delivery or collection, without adding items you don’t need.

Shoppers who want to check the label

You choose white bread for practical reasons or because you like the taste, but want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific product before ordering.

What should you look for when ordering online?

Start by choosing loaves with a similar shape and weight. Then check which ordering options are available for your postcode and read the label of the bread you’re adding to your basket.

What to consider What to check Who is it most relevant to?
Loaf type and weight Compare half loaves with half loaves, or whole loaves with whole loaves, and check the net weight on the packaging. When choosing bread for my usual shopping basket, I want to avoid mistaking a smaller loaf for a like-for-like alternative. Around 46% of consumers put this kind of comparison first.
Delivery or collection Check the minimum order value for your chosen option and whether delivery or collection is available for your postcode. If I mainly need bread, I want to know whether my basket meets the order requirements. Around 36% of consumers put this question first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the current ingredients and allergen information; check fibre, salt and whether baker’s salt is listed, if relevant. I want to assess the specific loaf based on its label, rather than assume that all white bread has the same ingredients. This is the main concern for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing half and whole loaves directly

    Differences in loaf type or net weight can make it difficult to compare two offers fairly.

    Compare like-for-like loaves first, and check the weight on the product page.

  • Checking delivery options only after filling your basket

    For a small order, a minimum order value may determine whether home delivery is available. The requirements for collection may also be different.

    Enter your postcode and choose a delivery or collection option before deciding which groceries to order together. Jumbo and PLUS each list requirements for online orders; check the terms for your chosen option.

  • Assuming that an item shown online is available for delivery

    Dirk says it doesn’t deliver groceries to customers’ homes. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its online shop or app, and doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service.

    Check whether the supermarket actually offers your preferred delivery or collection option for your postcode.

  • Assuming all white bread has the same label

    The product information for Jumbo Casino White Bread Half and PLUS Farmer’s White Bread Whole lists different ingredients. The ingredients in a loaf can also change.

    Open the current product page each time you order, and check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the loaf you’ve chosen.

Supermarkets to compare

An online bread range doesn’t necessarily tell you which ordering options are available for your address. Check the loaf you’ve chosen and the delivery or collection requirements for each supermarket.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists white bread online and offers grocery delivery.

  • A good option for ordering bread with the rest of your groceries.
  • Check which delivery slot and minimum order value apply to your order.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own white bread products online and offers home delivery and Pick Up Points.

  • The product page for Jumbo Casino White Bread Half includes details such as ingredients and nutritional information.
  • Home delivery and collection have different minimum order values; check which option is available for your postcode.

PLUS

PLUS lists white bread online and offers delivery and collection.

  • You can check whether your local PLUS store’s ordering options suit your basket.
  • The range and product information may vary by store or order time; check the product you’ve chosen before completing your order.

Dirk

Dirk lists white bread online, but says it doesn’t currently deliver groceries to customers’ homes.

  • The online range can help you decide what to look for when visiting a store.
  • Don’t assume that a loaf shown online is available for regular home delivery.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands says groceries aren’t sold through its online shop or app.

  • You can check the range in store when planning a visit.
  • Lidl says it doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service, so it isn’t an option for ordering white bread for home delivery.

Aldi

ALDI has a bread range and digital tools, including an app and shopping list.

  • The shopping list can help you plan a trip to the store.
  • Check separately whether you can order the bread you want for delivery or collection at your address.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I compare a half loaf and a whole loaf of white bread directly?

Not without taking the loaf type and net weight into account. It’s best to compare loaves with a similar shape and weight, so you know exactly what you’re comparing.

Can I have white bread delivered on its own?

That depends on the supermarket, your postcode and the minimum order value for your chosen delivery option. Jumbo and PLUS have requirements for home delivery; if you have a small basket, check whether collection is an option too.

Does all white bread have the same ingredients and nutritional information?

No, ingredients vary from product to product. For example, the product information for Jumbo Casino White Bread Half and PLUS Farmer’s White Bread Whole lists different ingredients. So be sure to read the current label for the bread you’re ordering.