Day walkers having one snack break
An individually wrapped portion can go straight into your rucksack. Compare the weight per piece with how much you want to take for your break.
Who are these packs suitable for?
Families and walking groups sharing snacks
It’s easy to hand out several individual portions. A larger pre-sliced loaf is another option if you can divide it up and wrap the pieces before setting off.
Shoppers comparing labels
If you’re keeping an eye on sugar, fibre or allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety. Products with similar names can differ.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many portions you need and whether you can divide them up before setting off. Also check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions for the walk | Check the weight per piece and whether the portions are individually wrapped. | If I want to take one portion out of my rucksack during a walk, I don’t want to have to cut up a large loaf on the spot. For around 42% of shoppers, portion convenience comes first. |
| Sharing and lunchboxes | Compare the number of pieces and total pack size with the number of people and breaks. | For a group break or several lunchboxes, I want to know how many pieces I can divide up. Sharing is the main priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. | If ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to assess the specific variety by checking its label. For around 25% of shoppers, checking the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming several pieces are always individually wrapped
The number of pieces shown on the front doesn’t tell you whether you can put each one in your rucksack without extra wrapping.
If individually wrapped portions are important for your walk, check the type of packaging or divide up the loaf yourself before setting off.
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Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek Minder Suiker, as listed by Jumbo, contains 24 g of sugars per 100 g. The ‘30% less sugar’ claim compares this variety with Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek Naturel; it doesn’t mean the bar is sugar-free.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the weight of each bar.
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Guessing allergens from the product category
The Peijnenburg and Snelle Jelle varieties described contain rye or cereals containing gluten; some varieties also list milk and nuts as possible allergens.
Check the current allergen information on the specific pack before taking snacks for other people.
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Assuming all gingerbread contains iodine
A statement about the use of bakers’ salt doesn’t tell you which ingredients are used in a particular gingerbread product.
If bakers’ salt is relevant to your purchase, check the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers both small portion packs and larger loaves. The Naturel 10-pack described by Albert Heijn contains ten individually wrapped slices of 28 g.
- The individual slices are easy to take along, without having to cut up a large loaf during your walk.
- The Naturel 10-pack described contains rye and may also contain milk and nuts. Check the allergen information for each variety.
Snelle Jelle
The Kruidkoek Naturel 5-pack described by Albert Heijn contains five individually wrapped 65 g bars. Jumbo also lists a Minder Suiker variety with five 50 g bars.
- The Naturel bars described give you a larger piece per pack than the 28 g Peijnenburg slices.
- According to Jumbo’s product listing, the Minder Suiker variety contains 30% less sugar than Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek Naturel, but still has 24 g of sugars per 100 g.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s range includes different pack sizes, including packs of six and larger loaves that you can divide up yourself.
- These formats let you consider individual pieces alongside a larger loaf for lunchboxes or a group break.
- For the own-brand variety you choose, check the individual product information or packaging for ingredients and allergens.
Gingerbread and spiced cake at Joybuy
For a walking break or to divide between lunchboxes, you’ll find a 325 g Snelle Jelle spiced cake and g'woon gingerbread with six pieces here. Check how you’d like to take the pieces along for each pack.
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Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek Naturel, 325 g
An option if you want to take spiced cake along for a walking break. The pack states 325 g; check the number of portions and read the latest label for ingredients and allergens.
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g'woon gingerbread, 6 pieces
An option if you want to divide gingerbread between lunchboxes or several breaks. The product name says six pieces; check the total pack size and whether the pieces are individually wrapped if you want to put them straight into a rucksack.
Frequently asked questions
Is individually wrapped gingerbread always more convenient for walking?
No, it depends on how you want to take it along. Individually wrapped portions mean no cutting while you’re out; for a group, you can also divide up a larger pre-sliced loaf and wrap the pieces before setting off.
Is gingerbread labelled ‘less sugar’ sugar-free?
No. Snelle Jelle Kruidkoek Minder Suiker, as listed by Jumbo, contains 24 g of sugars per 100 g. As well as checking the comparison on the front, look at the nutritional values and the weight of each bar.
Which allergens should I check in gingerbread and spiced cake?
Check the allergen information for the specific variety, including rye and other cereals containing gluten, as well as any warnings about milk or nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that ingredients and allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Does a statement about bakers’ salt mean all gingerbread contains iodine?
No, a statement about bakers’ salt doesn’t mean that all gingerbread contains iodine. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients on the specific pack.