Hosts catering for different tastes
You want to offer both white and wholemeal Kaiser rolls at Easter brunch, so guests can choose for themselves. Arrange the two types separately to make it clear which rolls are labelled which.
Who is a mixed platter useful for?
Brunch planners comparing labels
You’re looking for a roll labelled wholemeal and want to compare the nutritional information for different products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing values per 100 g.
Planners who want to bake just before serving
You want to prepare bake-at-home rolls shortly before brunch. Check in advance how your chosen product needs to be prepared and whether the oven or air fryer will be available at the time.
What should you look for when choosing?
For Easter brunch, first decide whether a choice of white and wholemeal rolls, nutritional information or serving time matters most to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Choice at the table | Choose separate white and wholemeal-labelled rolls, and keep them clearly separate when serving. | If guests have different preferences, I don’t want to serve the same type of bread to everyone. This freedom of choice is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Wholemeal and nutritional information | Check that the rolls are labelled wholemeal and compare fibre and salt per 100 g for similar products. | I want to be able to see which rolls are wholemeal and how their nutritional values compare. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Preparation and storage | Read the preparation and storage instructions for your chosen bake-at-home or frozen variety. | If I want to prepare the rolls just before brunch, I need to be able to fit it into my schedule. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking brown or multigrain rolls for wholemeal
The colour or a general reference to grains doesn’t tell you whether a roll is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Look for the wholemeal label on your chosen product, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Refreezing thawed rolls
Jumbo says that Jumbo Diepvries Kaiserbroodjes Volkoren must not be refrozen once thawed.
Plan how many rolls you want to thaw and follow the storage instructions on your product’s packaging.
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Assuming allergens based on whether rolls are white or wholemeal
Allergen information can vary between Kaiser rolls. PLUS’s product information lists different ingredients and possible traces for its white and wholemeal varieties.
Check the current allergen information for each variety you choose. If a guest needs it, make sure the rolls are clearly separated when serving.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Kaiserbroodje volkoren and AH Kaiserbroodjes.
- You can compare the product descriptions for the white and wholemeal varieties.
- Before buying, check the current ingredients and nutritional information for each product separately.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers white and wholemeal Kaiser rolls, including a frozen variety of wholemeal rolls.
- The frozen variety gives you the option to plan your brunch in advance.
- Jumbo says its frozen Kaiser rolls must not be refrozen once thawed.
Lidl
Lidl has a product page for a Kaiser roll and uses a fibre indicator on its packaged breads.
- For packaged breads, you can check the fibre information provided.
- Check whether your chosen Kaiser roll is labelled wholemeal.
Aldi
Aldi lists white rolls and wholemeal rolls in its daily fresh bread range.
- These types of bread are an alternative if the rolls don’t have to be Kaiser rolls.
- Check the range to see whether the wholemeal variety you want is also available as a Kaiser roll.
PLUS
PLUS lists separate white bake-at-home Kaiser rolls and a wholemeal Kaiser roll.
- The separate product information can help you put together a platter of white and wholemeal rolls.
- Check the current ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions for each variety; they differ between the two products.
Dirk
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Kaiserbroodje as a bake-at-home product in a pack of four.
- Dirk says this product can be baked in an oven or air fryer.
- For a mixed platter, serve it alongside a separate roll labelled wholemeal.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I identify a wholemeal Kaiser roll?
Check whether the Kaiser roll you’ve chosen is labelled wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; a brown colour or the name ‘multigrain’ is no substitute. Compare the nutritional values of different rolls per 100 g.
Can I tell from the name ‘Kaiser roll’ whether it contains iodised salt?
No. Check the ingredients list for the specific product. PLUS lists baker’s salt in its wholemeal Kaiser roll and iodised salt in its white Kaiser rolls; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre identifies baker’s salt as a product with added iodine.
Can I bake Kaiser rolls just before Easter brunch?
Yes, if the rolls you’ve chosen are intended to be baked at home and you can use the oven or air fryer required. Dirk lists both preparation methods for 1 de Beste Kaiserbroodje. Follow the temperature and cooking-time instructions on your packaging.
Which allergens should I check in white and wholemeal rolls?
Check the current allergen information for each product separately. PLUS lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for its white and wholemeal Kaiser rolls, but the other ingredients and warnings vary by variety. Don’t assume a roll is suitable for a guest based on its type alone.