When choosing toast for camping, don’t rely solely on the ‘plain’ or ‘no added sugars’ claim. Compare the total sugars per 100 g and check the ingredients, salt and allergens for the exact variant. Crackers and rusks are other types of dried bread product, but you’ll need to compare their nutritional values separately. Also check how to keep the contents dry after opening.
Want to take toast with you without relying solely on a claim on the front of the pack? Compare the total sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean a product contains no sugars at all.
If salt or an allergy is a deciding factor for you, comparing sugar alone isn’t enough. Read the nutritional information and allergen statement on the exact pack before choosing a variant.
If you want to spread your toast over several occasions, check the inner packs, best-before date and storage instructions after opening. For AH Melba Toast, Plain, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening.
Plain toast and toast labelled ‘no added sugars’ are not opposing product types. Compare specific variants per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and decide which requirement matters most for your camping trip.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and read the ingredients list; check added sugars if they’re listed separately. | If I mainly want to limit added sugars, I need to distinguish the claim on the front from the total sugar content. For around 50% of consumers making this choice, checking sugar comes first. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the allergen statement for the exact variant, including ‘may contain’ information. | If checking salt or allergens is important to me, I can’t base my choice on the sugar value alone. For around 30% of these consumers, this check matters most. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the number of inner packs and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I want to spread the contents over several meals while travelling, I need to be able to store them somewhere dry after opening. Around 20% of these consumers prioritise convenience. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally.
So check the total sugars per 100 g in the nutrition table too.
Albert Heijn states that AH Melba Toast, Plain contains 0 g of added sugars, but also 1.93 g of salt per 100 g and allergens that are present or may be present.
Check all the information relevant to you on the packaging of the same variant.
The product name Melba toast alone tells you nothing about the sugar content of a specific pack. On 2 October 2026, Lidl Netherlands listed its 240 g pack as available in store only.
Check the nutrition information and ingredients on that pack before comparing it with another variant.
The fact that a product is toast doesn’t confirm which salt was used in the chosen variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes baker’s salt as a possible source of iodine in bakery products, not as a feature of all toast.
Check the ingredients for the exact variant if baker’s salt is relevant to your choice.
AH Melba Toast, Plain is a specific toast variant for which Albert Heijn provides nutritional and packaging information.
On 2 October 2026, Lidl Netherlands listed 240 g Melba toast as a product available to buy in store.
Bolletje includes rusks and crackers in its range. These are alternatives you can compare separately with toast.
This product selection features crackers as a dried alternative to toast. Check the nutritional information on the pack before deciding whether they meet your requirements for sugar, salt and allergens.
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An alternative for anyone who wants to take a dried bread product instead of toast. The pack contains 16 pieces; check the nutritional information and allergen statement on the pack you receive.
Compare similar types of toast per 100 g by looking at ‘of which sugars’ and read the ingredients list; check added sugars if they’re listed separately. Albert Heijn states that AH Melba Toast, Plain contains 3.2 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars per 100 g, but you’ll need to check the packaging for any other variant.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can contain naturally occurring sugars even when no sugars have been added. The ‘of which sugars’ line shows the total sugars listed in the nutrition table.
Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack, and keep the contents tightly sealed and dry after opening. For AH Melba Toast, Plain, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin after opening.
No, the product name doesn’t confirm which salt was used in the exact variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists baker’s salt as a possible source of iodine in bakery products. Check the ingredients on the pack if this is relevant to your choice.
