A 240 g pack is a good fit for a get-together with several people, or if you want to spread your toast across more than one occasion. For a smaller spread, a 100–150 g pack may be more practical. If you choose a larger pack, check whether it contains individual portions, and check the allergens and nutritional information for the variety you choose.
If you’re putting together a platter with a choice of toppings, you’ll want enough toast without having to open several small packs. Both Albert Heijn and ALDI list a 240 g pack of melba toast; the Albert Heijn version also contains 12 packs of 6 toasts.
A smaller pack may be just right for a smaller get-together. If you want to use the toast on several occasions, it’s worth looking for individual portions, such as the 12 packs in AH Melba toast naturel.
If allergens, fibre or salt are important to your choice, compare the exact varieties. Ingredients and nutritional values can differ between plain, wholemeal and multigrain toast.
First, work out how much toast you need and how much you want to open at once. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packs you’re considering for your get-together.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | The weight and, for a multipack, the number of toasts in each individual portion. | If I’m preparing toppings for several people, I want enough toast for the platter. Around 42% of consumers prioritise getting enough in the pack. |
| Keeping portions fresh | Individual portions and storage instructions after opening. | For a smaller get-together, I’d rather not open the whole pack at once. Being able to divide the portions is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label information | The allergen declaration and fibre and salt values per 100 g. | If I’m choosing toast for guests with different dietary needs, I want to be able to check the exact variety. Label information takes priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A larger pack that was available previously may no longer be available to order. Jumbo says its 240 g Crispy Melba Toast Naturel Voordeelverpakking is no longer part of its online range.
Check the current product page or the shop shelf before counting on that pack for your get-together.
The flavour name doesn’t tell you which grains or other allergens a toast variety contains. The product information for the melba toast reviewed here lists ingredients including wheat, soya and sesame, depending on the variety.
Read the allergen declaration on the exact pack. If you’re looking for gluten-free toast, check that the product is clearly labelled as gluten-free.
A 240 g pack doesn’t tell you how much fibre or salt the toast contains. These values vary between the varieties reviewed.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re considering, as well as their weight and pack format.
Information about baker’s salt and iodine doesn’t, by itself, tell you which ingredients are in a particular toast variety.
If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredient information for that variety or ask the manufacturer.
AH Melba toast naturel is a 240 g pack containing 12 packs of 6 toasts.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Melba Toast Naturel in a 240 g pack.
The wholemeal and multigrain melba toast varieties reviewed each come in a 120 g pack.
Jumbo offers several types of toast, including 100 g, 120 g and 200 g packs.
Bolletje lists related product categories including crackers, crispbread and rusks.
This 240 g pack of melba toast is a good fit if you’re looking for a larger pack to serve as the basis for party nibbles. Check the pack to see how you can portion the toast if you don’t want to use it all at once.
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A 240 g pack for anyone who wants to serve toast with a range of party nibbles.
Check the allergen declaration on the current pack before choosing this toast for guests with allergies or dietary requirements.
Keep opened toast in a dry place and seal the pack tightly. Albert Heijn recommends storing its melba toast in a sealed tin; if the pack contains individual portions, you can open just one at a time.
Don’t assume so just because it’s called melba toast. The Voedingscentrum says you can identify a gluten-free product by the ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol; check the exact pack.
No. Information about baker’s salt doesn’t mean that every variety of toast contains iodine. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredient information for the toast you want to buy.
