Who is this choice relevant to?

Weekly shoppers who like to keep toast in stock

You eat toast regularly and want to choose a pack you’ll actually finish. Albert Heijn and ALDI both list 240 g packs of Melba toast.

Smaller households and occasional toast eaters

You serve toast now and then at brunch or with drinks. In that case, the pack size and how many times you’ll use it matter more than the contents alone.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

You want to know which grains and other allergens a product lists, or check whether baker’s salt has been used. The label on the pack you choose is the key source of information.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, think about how often you eat toast and which shape works with your toppings. Then check availability and read the label on the product you plan to buy.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Stock and usage Compare the net weight with how often you eat toast, and consider how you’ll store the pack once opened. If toast is served at several meals, I want a pack I can finish before the rest goes soft. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers who mainly focus on keeping their cupboards stocked.
Shape and availability Check whether the shape works with your toppings and whether the product is available at the shop you visit. For an occasional get-together, I look for a suitable shape and want to be able to pick up the product along my usual shopping route. This matters most to around 33% of consumers with this as their main priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, and check whether baker’s salt is listed if that matters to your choice. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I only choose after reading the pack. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a large pack when you don’t eat much toast

    The pack size may not suit how often you serve toast. Once opened, any leftover toast may lose its crispness.

    Choose a pack weight that suits your planned lunches, brunches or get-togethers. If you only need a little, go for a smaller size.

  • Assuming you know what’s inside from the product name

    ‘Melba’, ‘wholegrain’ and ‘organic’ don’t tell you which allergens are listed for the product you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory, so don’t assume it’s in toast without checking the label.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. If you want to know whether baker’s salt has been used, look specifically for it on the label.

  • Assuming an in-store product is available to order online

    Lidl lists its 240 g Melba toast as available in store only. This makes the shop where you do your weekly shop part of your decision.

    Before you set off, check where the product is available, and look in store to see whether the size you want is in stock.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Albert Heijn

Supermarket own-label with different toast shapes for your weekly shop.

  • Albert Heijn lists 240 g packs of AH Melba Toast Natural and 150 g packs of AH Snack Cups.
  • Melba toast and snack cups have different shapes, so choose according to how you plan to top or serve them.

Van der Meulen

A Melba toast brand with several varieties in Jumbo’s listed range.

  • Jumbo lists varieties including natural, wholegrain, multigrain and sesame.
  • The variety name is no substitute for checking the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.

Sun Snacks

ALDI’s own-label option for picking up Melba toast during your usual shop.

  • ALDI lists Sun Snacks Melba Toast in a 240 g pack.
  • Check the current pack and the product label in store before you buy.

Jumbo

Supermarket own-label with a tomato and basil Melba toast variety.

  • Jumbo lists 100 g packs of Melba Toast Tomato & Basil.
  • This is a flavoured variety, so check the label to see whether the ingredients suit your preferences.

Lidl

An in-store option if Lidl is already part of your weekly shopping route.

  • Lidl lists 240 g packs of Melba toast.
  • According to Lidl, this product is available in store only.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose a large pack of Melba toast?

A large pack suits regular use, provided you expect to finish it while the toast is still to your liking. If you only eat toast occasionally, compare smaller packs and other shapes too.

Does toast automatically contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that toast contains baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. Check the ingredients on the label of the toast you choose.

Which allergens should I check in toast?

Read the allergen information on the specific pack, including any warnings about traces. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients. The ingredients listed by Albert Heijn for AH BASIC Melba Toast include wheat, barley and soya, among others; this does not tell you anything about the ingredients in other toast products.

Can I add Lidl Melba toast to my online shopping?

Lidl lists its 240 g Melba toast as available in store only. If you want to pick up this product, bear that in mind when planning your shopping route.