Choose individually wrapped Dutch breakfast cake if fixed portions and quick serving are your priorities. If you want to compare the fibre content of different types, check the nutritional information per slice for wholemeal options. If visible seeds and kernels are what you’re looking for, a nut and seed bar may be a better fit, but it’s a different product from Dutch breakfast cake, so check the allergens and portion size.
When lunchtime gets busy, set quantities and quick serving can make all the difference. Peijnenburg and catering supplier HANOS offer Dutch breakfast cake in individual portions. Check which pack size suits the number of lunch guests you’re expecting.
If you want to compare the fibre content of different types of Dutch breakfast cake, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per slice. Peijnenburg lists 5,1 g of fibre per 100 g for its sliced wholemeal variety.
If you’re looking for a noticeable texture from seeds and kernels, check the ingredients list rather than relying on the word ‘wholemeal’. Jumbo lists sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame in its TastyBasics nut and seed bar. This bar is not Dutch breakfast cake.
For your workplace canteen, first decide whether you want to serve Dutch breakfast cake or whether a bar would work as a seed-based alternative. Then compare the features that matter most for serving and for the people eating them.
A good fit if: you want to serve slices quickly in fixed quantities; PLUS lists a Peijnenburg pack containing ten portions.
Trade-off: this plain Dutch breakfast cake does not contain kernels or seeds. Check the allergen information too.
A good fit if: you want to stick with Dutch breakfast cake and compare the wholemeal ingredients and fibre content of specific varieties.
Trade-off: wholemeal doesn’t mean it contains kernels or seeds. Compare the sugar content per slice served too.
A good fit if: named kernels and seeds matter more to you than the traditional Dutch breakfast cake format.
Trade-off: this is a different product category. Check the portion size and allergens for each bar before serving it in the canteen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Kernels and seeds | Look for the kernels or seeds you want by name in the ingredients list, and check the allergen information. | If I want a different bite from soft Dutch breakfast cake, I need to be able to see which kernels or seeds it contains. Around 40% of consumers are said to have this as their main priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Compare the grain ingredients and fibre per 100 g and per slice. | If you want to keep eating Dutch breakfast cake but are looking for a wholemeal option, the label is more useful than a general product name. This is said to be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Portions and serving | Check the number of slices, the weight per portion and whether individual wrapping suits the way you’ll serve them. | At a busy canteen lunch, I want to be able to plan quantities in advance without having to slice anything on the spot. Fixed portions are said to matter most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Sugars | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually serve. | If I want to keep an eye on the sugar content of Dutch breakfast cake, I want to know what’s in one slice rather than just reading the front of the pack. This is said to be the main priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Wholemeal doesn’t automatically mean visible kernels or seeds. Peijnenburg describes its sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake as having a wholemeal base, but that doesn’t necessarily make it suitable for a range that requires seeds.
If seeds are a requirement, check which kernels or seeds are specifically listed on the label. Otherwise, present a wholemeal variety as Dutch breakfast cake, not as a seed-based product.
The TastyBasics bar described by Jumbo contains, among other things, almonds, hazelnuts, oats and sesame. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products.
Make sure the current allergen information for the specific product is available where it’s served. Check the warnings on the packaging too if the range changes.
These terms don’t mean the same thing. Even if a product is labelled ‘no added sugars’, the amount of sugars in the nutritional information still matters.
Compare the total sugars on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g and per slice the canteen actually serves.
Dutch breakfast cake, including plain, wholemeal and individually portioned varieties.
Nut and seed bars for when kernels and seeds matter more than Dutch breakfast cake.
Retailer listing Peijnenburg Dutch breakfast cake and Tussendoor+ varieties.
Retailer listing both plain Dutch breakfast cake and the TastyBasics nut and seed bar.
Dutch breakfast cake options listed online include plain and zero varieties.
This bar is a good fit for a canteen lunch where a nut and seed alternative to Dutch breakfast cake would be acceptable. Before serving, check the current ingredients, allergen information and packaging.
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A bar option for canteen lunches where a seed-based alternative alongside Dutch breakfast cake would work well.
Pack of 6. Check the current packaging to see which kernels, seeds and allergens are included, and whether the bars are individually wrapped if you want to serve them separately.
No. ‘Wholemeal’ on its own doesn’t mean kernels or seeds have been added. If they’re a requirement for your canteen range, check the ingredients list.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products. Make sure the information is up to date and available for the product you’re actually serving.
No. Check the total sugars in the nutritional information for the Dutch breakfast cake you choose, both per 100 g and per slice.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging you buy. HANOS lists a storage temperature of 6 °C to 20 °C for a Peijnenburg catering pack. Don’t assume this product-specific instruction applies to other varieties.
