Small household that enjoys the occasional late-night snack
If you only eat a few slices at a time, a half loaf makes it easier to match the amount you buy to how much you use. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Dirk stock half white loaves.
Who is a half white loaf useful for?
Fan of toasted sandwiches and open sandwiches
You’re looking for white bread that suits what you want to make straight away. Jumbo, for example, offers a half loaf of white bread for toasted sandwiches; also check how many slices you need and how the bread should be stored.
Shopper who checks the label
You want to compare fibre, ingredients, allergens or the use of baker’s salt within the white bread category. Check this information for each variety on the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First work out how much bread you use for your snacks, then compare the type of bread and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Smaller amount | Check the number of portions, the date on the closure clip and the storage advice. Albert Heijn lists 11 portions of 35 g for AH Extra lang lekker Zaans wit half. | If I only eat bread on a few evenings, I don’t want to be left with unused slices. That’s why around 42% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity. |
| Ready-to-eat snack | Check whether the type of bread is suitable for adding toppings or making a toasted sandwich, and read the storage advice. | For a quick toasted sandwich or open sandwich, I want to choose bread that suits the way I’ll prepare it. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Label and nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, ingredients and allergens; if you’re interested in iodine, check whether baker’s salt is listed. | If I’m checking fibre or allergens, the words ‘white bread’ alone aren’t enough to help me choose. For around 33% of consumers, the label is their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt is not compulsory. So the type of bread or the name used by the shop won’t tell you whether it has been used.
If this matters to you, check the label to see whether baker’s salt is listed.
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Thinking every half loaf contains the same number of slices
The word ‘half’ doesn’t tell you how many portions you’ll get from the pack. This can make it harder to match your purchase to a few snack occasions.
Compare the weight and the stated number of portions or slices with how much you actually use.
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Assuming high-fibre white bread is the same as wholemeal bread
Jumbo lists 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g for Casino wit half and 7.3 g per 100 g for its half loaf of white bread with extra fibre. However, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while white bread is made from white flour.
Compare fibre per 100 g when choosing between white breads; also consider brown or wholemeal bread if nutritional value is your main priority.
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Assuming an online listing means it’s available in store
Jumbo marks the half loaf of white bread with extra fibre included in its research as no longer available online. Lidl says its fresh bread range can vary by store.
Check what’s currently available before you set off, and compare an alternative using the label.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
AH Extra lang lekker Zaans wit half is a specific half white loaf you can compare for portion size and storage.
- Albert Heijn lists 11 portions of 35 g and says you can freeze it at home on the day of purchase.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy; product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists options including Casino wit half and a half loaf of white bread for toasted sandwiches.
- For Casino wit half, Jumbo lists around 11 portions and 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The half loaf with extra fibre included in the research is listed as no longer available online; check what’s currently on offer.
PLUS
PLUS lists several half white loaves, including farmhouse white and tiger white.
- For the varieties included in the research, PLUS lists packs of 400 g, among others.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Dirk
Bakker van der Akker Casino wit half is one of the half white loaves in Dirk’s range.
- The product listing makes it easy to search specifically for this casino-style loaf.
- Check that you want a casino-style loaf and that the current pack is the right size for your needs.
Lidl
Lidl is an option if you’re looking for in-store baked bread and can check the loaf size in person.
- Lidl says that bread is baked in its stores.
- The fresh bread range can vary by store; check in person to see whether a suitable half white loaf is available.
ALDI
ALDI lists white bread in its daily fresh bread range.
- You can check the current bread range while doing your shopping.
- Check in store whether the white bread is also available in a suitable half size.
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Frequently asked questions
Does all Dutch bread contain iodised baker’s salt?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be baked with baker’s salt. If this matters to you, check the label to see whether it has been used.
When is half a white loaf useful for a late-night snack?
Half a white loaf can be useful if you can use the smaller quantity before the bread goes stale. Compare the number of portions and the storage advice; Albert Heijn says you can freeze its Zaans wit half loaf included in the research at home on the day of purchase.
How do I compare the fibre in half white loaves?
Compare the number of grams of fibre per 100 g on the current packaging. Jumbo lists 2.3 g per 100 g for Casino wit half and 7.3 g per 100 g for Wit Brood met Extra Vezels half; also check whether the latter is currently available.
Is high-fibre white bread the same as wholemeal bread?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, white bread is made from white flour, while wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. If you’re focused on nutritional value, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
What should I look for when checking allergens in white bread?
Check the allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety. Don’t assume a product is suitable for a particular diet based on its name: ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination can vary between loaves or change over time.