Who is this choice right for?

Anyone buying bread for the first time

You want sliced white bread for breakfast or lunch, without having to cut the slices yourself. Check the loaf you’re considering to see whether it’s sliced and whether the thickness suits your toppings.

Anyone choosing bread as a daily staple

You’re weighing up your preference for white bread against your aim to get more fibre. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients or allergens

You’ll need information about the specific loaf before choosing a slice thickness. Check the ingredients and allergen information. If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, look for a clear gluten-free label.

What should you look for?

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Slice thickness and convenience Check whether the loaf is sliced and look at the slice thickness on the packaging or in store. If I want to make sandwiches straight away, I don’t want to cut the bread myself, and the slices need to suit my toppings. For around 44% of consumers, convenience is the deciding factor.
Bread for everyday use Compare white bread with brown or wholemeal bread, and check the nutritional information, including the fibre content. If I eat bread often, I want to balance my preference for white bread with my focus on fibre. Around 33% of consumers put this everyday consideration first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information for the loaf you choose. If needed, check the gluten-free label and any warnings about cross-contamination. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, information about this particular loaf matters more than slice thickness. Around 23% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing white bread as an everyday staple without weighing up your options

    Preferring white bread for your sandwiches is not the same as prioritising fibre. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

    Think about how often you plan to eat the bread. If you’ll be eating it regularly, compare brown and wholemeal options too.

  • Going by the name of the bread alone

    White breads can differ in their ingredients and allergens. For example, PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk in its Boeren Wit Half loaf.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the loaf you’re buying. If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, also check the gluten-free label and information about cross-contamination.

  • Buying a whole loaf before you know how much you’ll use

    If you’re not sure how many slices you eat, you may end up with bread left over.

    Consider buying half a loaf, or freeze a whole loaf in portions as soon as you get it home, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises for bread. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Supermarkets to explore

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online range of white bread, so you can browse the different options before you shop.

  • The dedicated white bread section makes it easier to compare product names.
  • Check the current packaging for the slice thickness, ingredients and allergens of the loaf you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a range of white breads online, including whole and half loaves.

  • You can also consider the loaf size you want while browsing.
  • Before buying, check that the specific loaf has the slice thickness you want and read the latest allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl lists white bread as an in-store product.

  • The product listing gives you a starting point for your shopping trip.
  • Lidl directs shoppers to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

ALDI

ALDI lists white bread in both whole and half-loaf options.

  • A half loaf is an option if you’re not yet sure how much bread you’ll use.
  • Check the loaf you’re considering to see whether it’s sliced and whether the thickness suits the way you’ll use it.

PLUS

PLUS has an online white bread category, with whole and half loaves among the options.

  • PLUS Boeren Wit Half includes product information about ingredients and allergens.
  • That information won’t necessarily apply to other loaves, so always check the packaging of the one you choose.

Dirk

Dirk includes white bread in its general bread range.

  • The bread range is a good place to start looking for white bread.
  • In store, check the type of loaf and the slice thickness before choosing one.

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular sliced white bread suitable if I need to eat gluten-free?

Regular wheat-based white bread is not gluten-free. If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, check that the specific loaf is clearly labelled gluten-free and read the information about possible cross-contamination.

Which allergens should I check in white bread?

Start with the ingredients and allergen information for the loaf you want to buy. Other ingredients may be relevant in addition to wheat: for example, PLUS lists soya and milk in its Boeren Wit Half loaf. For unpackaged bread, check what allergen information the seller provides.

How should I store bread if I don’t yet know how much I’ll use?

You can freeze bread in portions as soon as you get it home and take out what you need, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the loaf you choose.

Should I choose white, brown or wholemeal bread for everyday use?

If fibre is a factor in your everyday bread choices, compare brown and wholemeal bread with white bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. You may weigh up your preference for white bread differently for an individual meal.

Can I tell from the name ‘white bread’ whether it contains iodine?

No. The type of bread alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients have been used. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt, or ask about it if the bread is unpackaged. The mention of baker’s salt in Jumbo Boeren Wit Half tells you nothing about the ingredients in other loaves.