Who is this choice relevant to?

Small households looking to finish their bread

You want a quantity that suits the way you eat, so there’s less bread left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread among the food groups most often wasted in Dutch households.

Shoppers looking for organic options

You want to be able to check the organic label on the bread itself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists the EU organic logo, EKO-NL 3 stars and Demeter as recognised certification marks.

Shoppers who care about wholemeal bread and fibre

You compare the wholemeal labelling and nutritional values per 100 g, separately from whether the bread is organic.

What should you look for when choosing?

Half an organic loaf

Best for: a household that mainly eats sandwiches and finds a whole loaf too much.

Consider: half a loaf won’t give you individual rolls. Also check the organic certification on the loaf you choose.

Kaiser rolls

Best for: occasions when you’d rather prepare individual rolls than cut slices of bread.

Consider: check whether you can use the whole pack and follow the storage instructions. The shape of the bread doesn’t tell you whether it’s organically certified.

First, work out how much bread you actually eat. Then check the organic labelling, nutritional information, and preparation and storage instructions for each product.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity and storage Compare the number of rolls or the weight of the loaf with how much you eat. Check whether you can freeze it at home and whether it can be refrozen after defrosting. If I don’t eat much bread, I want to finish the pack without throwing rolls away. Around 33% of consumers prioritise reducing food waste.
Organic labelling Look for the organic certification on the specific loaf or rolls; don’t assume a whole shop’s range is organic. I want to be able to see that the particular product I’m buying is organic. For around 27% of consumers, this is the most important factor.
Wholemeal and fibre Check the wholemeal labelling and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information for the products you’re considering. When choosing between white and wholemeal, I prioritise my preference for wholemeal and fibre. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Preparation for each occasion Check the preparation time and whether the rolls can be baked straight from frozen. I want to prepare rolls when I’m ready to eat them, even if that means an extra step. Around 13% of consumers give this convenience top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming that an organic range means the Kaiser rolls are organic

    A shop may sell organic bread without every Kaiser roll in its range being organic.

    Check the organic labelling and certification on the product information and packaging of the roll you choose.

  • Treating white and wholemeal Kaiser rolls as the same

    The grain and nutritional values vary by product. Albert Heijn lists 7,1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal Kaiser roll; that figure doesn’t automatically apply to a white roll or another wholemeal roll.

    Compare the wholemeal labelling and fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.

  • Assuming you can freeze any roll at home

    Albert Heijn says its pack of four white bake-at-home Kaiser rolls isn’t suitable for home freezing. Jumbo says its frozen wholemeal Kaiser rolls shouldn’t be refrozen after defrosting.

    Choose a pack you can finish, and follow the storage and defrosting instructions for that specific product.

  • Assuming a Kaiser roll contains iodised salt

    The product name doesn’t tell you which salt has been used. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the ingredients of its wholemeal Kaiser roll.

    Check the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen if you want to know whether it contains iodised salt or baker’s salt.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells white bake-at-home Kaiser rolls and a wholemeal Kaiser roll, among other products. Its wider range also includes organic bread.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the white bake-at-home Kaiser rolls are sold in packs of four. For its individual wholemeal Kaiser roll, Albert Heijn lists 7,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The fact that its range includes organic products doesn’t automatically make these specific Kaiser rolls organic; check the labelling for each product.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells frozen white and wholemeal Kaiser rolls, among other products. The organic SlooOW multigrain rolls in its range are a different type of roll.

  • According to Jumbo, the frozen wholemeal Kaiser rolls are sold in packs of four; Jumbo lists 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal Kaiser rolls mentioned aren’t necessarily organic too. Check the specific product if you’re looking for organic certification.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Kaiser rolls the same as half a loaf?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between large loaves and small rolls; Kaiser rolls are individual rolls, not half loaves. So compare how many slices of bread or rolls you need for each occasion.

How can I check whether a Kaiser roll is organic?

Check the organic labelling on the specific product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists the EU organic logo, EKO-NL 3 stars and Demeter as recognised certification marks. A general page about a shop’s organic range doesn’t tell you whether every individual roll is organic.

Are Kaiser rolls always a better way to avoid waste than half a loaf?

No, it depends on how much you eat and how the product can be stored. Albert Heijn says its white bake-at-home Kaiser rolls aren’t suitable for home freezing. Jumbo’s frozen wholemeal Kaiser rolls shouldn’t be refrozen after defrosting.

Do Kaiser rolls always contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the name. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its wholemeal Kaiser roll; for another product, check its own ingredients list.

Does organic also mean that bread is wholemeal?

No. Organic labelling relates to how a product is made, while wholemeal describes the type of grain used. Check both separately, and compare the nutritional information if fibre is important to your choice.