Regular melba toast eaters
If you often have melba toast for lunch or with drinks, you could consider a larger pack. Just think about whether you’ll finish it after opening.
Who is this for?
Smaller households and occasional hosts
If you only eat melba toast now and then, a smaller pack may suit you better than a bulk pack.
Anyone comparing labels
Wholegrain claims, ingredients, nutritional information and allergens may all influence your choice between different types of melba toast.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide what type of toast you want and how much you’ll use. Then check the pack for each option and, if the ingredients matter to you, read the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Regular use | Compare the pack weight of the same type of melba toast and consider whether you’ll finish it. | If I eat melba toast often, I want a pack that suits my needs without leaving any to go to waste. This is likely to be the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Right-sized portion | Check the weight, storage instructions after opening and where you can buy the product. | For a get-together, I don’t want to buy more toast than I expect to use. Getting the right amount is likely to be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Check the wholegrain claim, ingredients and allergens; compare fibre and salt per 100 g. | When choosing between options, I want to know which ingredients they contain and which allergens are listed. This is likely to be the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming brown or multigrain means wholegrain
The colour of the toast or a multigrain label doesn’t tell you whether it’s wholegrain. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, toast can only be called wholegrain if it is made entirely from wholemeal flour.
Check the product description and, if needed, read the ingredients list too.
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Relying on the brand name alone when checking allergens
Products from the same brand can have different ingredients. Jumbo lists wheat, sesame, barley, rye and soya as allergens in Van der Meulen Melba Wholegrain Toast.
Check the allergen information on the pack of the product you’re buying.
Brands and shops to consider
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks plain melba toast in a 240 g pack.
- Worth considering if you regularly eat plain melba toast.
- Check the pack to make sure the amount and ingredients suit your needs.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists 240 g packs of AH plain melba toast in its range of snacks to serve with drinks.
- The stated pack size makes it easy to compare with other 240 g packs.
- Check the current pack for the ingredients and nutritional information of this product.
Van der Meulen
Jumbo lists Van der Meulen plain and wholegrain Melba Toast in 120 g packs.
- The smaller packs and different options let you choose based on how much you use and the ingredients you want.
- For the wholegrain option, Jumbo lists wheat, sesame, barley, rye and soya among the allergens. Check the specific product you’re buying.
Bolletje
Bolletje’s range includes products such as rusks, crackers and crispbread.
- These products are worth considering if you’re not specifically looking for melba toast.
- Rusks, crackers and crispbread are not the same type of product as melba toast, so compare their format, quantity and label separately.
Lidl
Lidl lists 240 g melba toast as a product available in store only.
- An option to consider if you’re already shopping in store.
- Check what’s available locally and read the pack for product-specific information.
Melba toast on Joybuy
This 100 g pack of melba toast is an option if you’re looking for a smaller amount. Compare the pack size with how much you use and check the label for the ingredients.
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Conimex Delverde Melba Toast Round 100 g
The 100 g pack may suit you if you only eat melba toast occasionally.
If they affect your choice, check the current pack for ingredients, allergens and the product description.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose between small and large packs of melba toast?
Choose an amount that suits how often you eat melba toast. Compare packs of the same type of product and consider whether you’ll finish it after opening.
Is brown or multigrain toast automatically wholegrain?
No. The colour and the multigrain label don’t prove that toast is wholegrain. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that toast can only be called wholegrain if it is made entirely from wholemeal flour. Check the product description and ingredients list.
How should I store melba toast after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of your product. For Conimex Delverde Melba Toast Round, Joybuy recommends keeping the pack tightly closed after opening and storing the toast in a cool, dry place.