For a few school lunches, buy loose Kaiser rolls or a pack of four, depending on how many you actually need. If wholegrain and fibre matter to you, compare the nutritional information for the version you choose. Always check the allergen information and your school’s policies before packing.
If you’re buying for one or a few school lunches, a loose roll or a pack of four may suit your plans better than a larger pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list packs of four, while PLUS and Dirk also sell loose rolls.
If you want to compare white and wholegrain rolls, check the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. Jumbo lists 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholegrain frozen Kaiser rolls. Bear in mind that this version also needs to be prepared from frozen.
The name Kaiser roll doesn’t tell you which grains or other allergens the specific version contains. Read the latest product information before packing, and take your school’s policies into account.
First, work out how many rolls you’ll need for the lunches you’re planning. Then compare the specific versions for wholegrain content, allergens and preparation.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare loose rolls with packs of four or more, and read the storage instructions. | I only need rolls for a few school lunches and don’t want to be left with a large pack. For roughly 31% of consumers, the quantity they need is the deciding factor. |
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check whether the product is labelled wholegrain and compare the fibre per 100 g for the exact products. | If I’m keeping an eye on fibre, I want to know which roll I’m packing rather than judging by its appearance alone. For around 31% of consumers, wholegrain content or fibre is a priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific version; ask for this information when buying loose rolls. | Before I pack a roll for school, I need to know which allergens it contains and what the school’s policies are. For about 23% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
| Preparation and storage | Check whether the rolls need baking, which appliance the instructions specify, and what the guidance says about storage or refreezing. | On a school morning, I want to know whether the roll needs to go in the oven or can be packed straight away. For around 15% of consumers, this planning is the biggest consideration. |
Kaiser rolls are sold individually or in packs. So the term ‘half a loaf’ doesn’t tell you how many rolls you’ll get.
Count the lunches you’re buying for, then compare loose rolls with packs of four, six or more.
Nutritional information varies by version. Jumbo lists 2.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its white pack of four, and 6.7 g per 100 g for its wholegrain frozen version.
If fibre matters to you, compare the amount per 100 g on the packaging. Also check the preparation and storage instructions.
The versions we looked at list different gluten-containing grains and, in some cases, other allergens. This information may not be printed on individual packaging for loose rolls.
Check the information for the specific roll before buying and packing it. If you’re buying unpackaged rolls, ask for the allergen information.
Not all Kaiser rolls have the same ingredients. According to the Dutch Bakery Centre, the use of iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement.
Check the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen rather than assuming it contains iodine.
Albert Heijn lists white Kaiser rolls in a pack of four, ready to bake at home.
Jumbo lists white packs of four and ten, as well as white and wholegrain frozen Kaiser rolls.
Lidl lists an individual, freshly baked white wheat Kaiser roll from its in-store bakery.
ALDI lists De Afbakker white wheat Kaiser rolls in a pack of six, ready to bake at home.
PLUS lists individual white and wholegrain Kaiser rolls, as well as a white pack of four.
Dirk lists an individual, freshly baked white wheat Kaiser roll and a pack of four own-brand rolls to bake at home.
If you want to buy a few rolls at a time, this pack contains four Kaiser rolls. Check the product information for allergens and preparation instructions before planning to pack them for school.
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This pack is a good fit if you need four rolls.
Contents: 4 pieces, 200 g in total. Check the latest ingredients, allergen information and any preparation instructions before packing.
Don’t assume it can: the regular versions we looked at from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat or other gluten-containing grains. Check the exact ingredients and allergen information, as well as the school’s policies, before packing a roll.
Ask before buying if the information isn’t displayed by the shelf. Allergen information must also be available for unpackaged rolls; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed.
Not necessarily. Jumbo lists 2.4 g of fibre per 100 g for its white pack of four and 6.7 g per 100 g for its wholegrain frozen version. Compare the nutritional information for the specific products you’re considering.
Follow the storage instructions for the version you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn states that the pack of four we looked at isn’t suitable for home freezing; Jumbo says its frozen rolls must not be refrozen once thawed.
