For a platter of toast to enjoy with coffee and friends, a multigrain option that lists a proportion of wholemeal flour is a good middle ground when tastes differ. According to Jumbo’s product information, Van der Meulen Melba Meergranen contains 45% wholemeal wheat flour alongside wheat flour. If fibre content matters most, compare the nutrition information for wholemeal toast; if you mainly want a neutral base for different toppings, look for plain toast. Whatever you choose, check the salt content, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
You’re looking for toast to serve on one platter, without choosing exclusively plain or wholemeal. With multigrain toast, you can check the ingredients list to see how much wholemeal flour it contains; Jumbo lists 45% wholemeal wheat flour in Van der Meulen Melba Meergranen.
You choose based on the fibre content per 100 g rather than the colour of the toast. Jumbo lists 9.7 g of fibre per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren and 3.9 g per 100 g for the plain version.
You want to check that your chosen toast is suitable for your guests’ allergies before serving it. So check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings on the current packaging, even if you switch to a different variety.
First, decide what matters most for your platter of toast: a blend of flours, fibre content, allergens or a neutral base for toppings. Then compare the information on the packaging of the varieties that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A blend of flours | Check the proportion of wholemeal flour and see whether wheat flour is also listed in the ingredients. | If my guests have different preferences when it comes to toast, I want to be able to choose a variety with both wholemeal flour and white flour. For around 36% of consumers, this middle ground comes first. |
| Fibre and wholemeal content | Compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients of the wholemeal variety. | I want to know how much fibre the toast contains, even if portions are small. For around 29% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
| Allergens | Before serving, check the current ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warnings. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the name or colour of the toast. This check matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Neutral base and pack size | Choose a type that suits your toppings and check how much toast is in the pack. | With different toppings on the table, I’m mainly looking for a neutral toast base in a suitable pack size. Around 14% of consumers give this top priority. |
The name multigrain doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour the toast contains. Jumbo lists both 45% wholemeal wheat flour and wheat flour in Van der Meulen Melba Meergranen.
If you specifically want wholemeal toast, check the product name and ingredients. If you’re looking for a blend, check the stated proportion of wholemeal flour.
Jumbo’s nutrition information lists 1.9 g of salt per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Volkoren, compared with 1.3 g per 100 g for Van der Meulen Melba Naturel. Fibre content and salt levels therefore tell you different things about these two varieties.
Compare fibre and salt separately, using the same per-100 g basis each time.
The melba toast varieties mentioned contain different grains and other ingredients that may be relevant to your guests. Choosing a different variety without reading the label could therefore cause a problem.
Ask in advance which ingredients your guests need to avoid, and keep the current packaging to hand when serving the toast.
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s present just by looking at the type of product.
If baker’s salt is important to your choice, check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the manufacturer.
Jumbo lists plain, multigrain and wholemeal varieties in this melba toast range. The right one for you depends on the ingredients you’re looking for and the nutrition information for each variety.
Albert Heijn lists a 240 g pack of AH Melba Toast Naturel for anyone looking for a larger pack of plain toast.
ALDI Nederland lists a 100 g pack of Jos Poell baguette toast for anyone looking for a different shape of toast from melba toast.
ALDI Nederland describes a 250 g pack of rectangular, oven-baked wheat toast from Van Vlegelaar.
These two melba toast products are worth considering if you’re looking for a base for a range of toppings to enjoy with coffee. Check the label if your choice depends on the proportion of wholemeal flour, fibre content or a specific allergen.
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Melba toast to consider if you’re serving a range of toppings. The pack contains 100 g; check the current label if the proportion of wholemeal flour or the ingredients are important for your guests.
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Melba toast for anyone looking for a 240 g pack to serve with a range of toppings. Before serving it to someone with a soya allergy, carefully check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
No. Multigrain doesn’t automatically mean that the toast is made entirely from wholemeal flour. Jumbo lists 45% wholemeal wheat flour alongside wheat flour in Van der Meulen Melba Meergranen. For another variety, check the ingredients and the stated proportion of wholemeal flour.
Check the current ingredients, highlighted allergens and any may-contain warnings on every pack you’re serving. The melba toast varieties mentioned may contain relevant allergens such as gluten-containing grains, sesame and soya. Don’t rely on names such as plain, multigrain or wholemeal alone.
No. Plain doesn’t mean gluten-free. The Van der Meulen Melba Naturel listed by Jumbo contains ingredients made from wheat and barley. If you need a gluten-free option, check for an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the manufacturer if you want to know whether a particular toast is made with it.
