Choose half a loaf if a whole one would be too much for your small barbecue. If you specifically want a wholemeal base or would like to compare fibre content, check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product: ‘multigrain’ does not automatically mean ‘wholemeal’. If any of your guests have allergies, check the latest allergen information before serving the bread.
If you’re buying bread for just a few people, half a loaf makes it easier to get the right amount for your barbecue. Also think ahead about what you’ll do with any unused slices. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as one of the foods that is often wasted.
If a wholemeal base or fibre content matters to you, the name ‘multigrain’ on its own isn’t enough. Check the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information for the loaves you’re considering.
If you’re sharing bread with burgers, salads or toppings, you’ll want to know what’s in the loaf you choose. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS shows that allergens present, or that may be present, vary from loaf to loaf. So check the latest packaging for the exact product you’re serving.
First work out how much bread you need, then compare the ingredients and composition of the half loaves that suit your barbecue.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Check that it really is half a loaf and look at the weight. Lidl lists its Halfje donker meergranenbrood as 400 g. | If I’m buying for a small group, I don’t want to buy more slices than we can eat or store. Around 36% of consumers prioritise buying the right amount. |
| Wholemeal base and fibre | Read the ingredients and compare the fibre content per 100 g for the exact product. | If I’m specifically looking for a loaf made with wholemeal flour, I want to be able to tell from the label. For around 28% of consumers, composition is their top priority when buying. |
| Grains and seeds | Check which grains, seeds or kernels the loaf contains; don’t judge by its dark colour alone. | For savoury barbecue toppings, I mainly want a loaf with the grains or seeds I like to serve. Bread texture is a top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the latest allergen and ingredient information. Check whether it lists baker’s salt if iodine content matters to your choice. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to read the label on this loaf before serving it. For around 18% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the most important consideration. |
A loaf can contain several types of grain without being made entirely from wholemeal flour. This distinction matters if wholemeal flour is your main priority.
Look for ‘wholemeal’, then read the ingredients and nutritional information. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes between multigrain bread and wholemeal bread.
If you have lots of slices left after the barbecue, you’ll need to decide how to store or use them. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as one of the foods that is often wasted.
Estimate how many people are coming and how many slices you’ll need in advance. Choose an appropriate amount, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging for any leftover bread.
Ingredients and allergens vary from product to product. For example, PLUS lists soya and sesame among the ingredients in its Korenlanders-meerzadenbrood.
Ask guests in advance about any ingredients you need to take into account, and check the latest packaging for the bread you buy.
Albert Heijn states that this particular product, AH boeren meergranen maanzaad half, is no longer in its range.
Just before you shop, check which half loaf is available in your shop or online basket.
The product page for AH boeren meergranen maanzaad half shows the type of half loaf you can compare with an alternative.
Jumbo Boeren Donker Volkoren Meergranen Half is a half loaf you can compare by its ingredients and nutritional values.
Lidl lists Halfje donker meergranenbrood for shoppers looking for a smaller loaf.
ALDI describes Boeren volkoren meergranen Half as a sliced half loaf.
PLUS Korenlanders Rond licht meerzaden half is a seeded loaf for anyone looking for an alternative that contains seeds.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Bakkers meergranen half as a half-loaf option.
No, ‘multigrain’ does not automatically mean that the bread is entirely wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum explains that multigrain bread contains different types of grain. Check the ingredients if you specifically want to choose bread made with wholemeal flour.
No, the product name doesn’t tell you that. Check the ingredients of the loaf you’ve chosen, including whether it lists baker’s salt, if this information matters to your purchase.
Follow the storage instructions for the bread you buy. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing their respective half loaves in a cool, dry place away from light. Also plan what to do with any unused slices, for example by freezing them as directed on the packaging.
Only after checking the latest allergen information for the exact loaf. For Boeren Donker Volkoren Meergranen Half, Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten and other possible allergens; for Korenlanders Rond licht meerzaden half, PLUS lists soya and sesame, among other ingredients.
