If you’re serving pea soup to your family or a group of guests and want to put out just one type of melba toast, a 240 g pack is a practical starting point; both ALDI and Lidl list this size. Smaller 100–120 g packs are a better fit if you’d like to serve a selection or need less toast, although you may need more than one pack. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety. The product name alone won’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used.
You want enough melba toast for your family or guests without having to open another pack during the meal. A 240 g pack is a useful starting point to compare with smaller packs; how much you need depends on the number of people eating and what else you’re serving.
You’re serving toppings or dips alongside your pea soup and don’t want to put out just one large pack of plain toast. Smaller packs let you offer, for example, plain and multigrain toast side by side; Lidl also lists party toast in plain and sesame varieties.
You take the ingredients in each type of toast into account when serving it. If so, read the label on the specific pack: according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list.
First, work out how many people will be eating and whether you want to serve one type of toast or a selection. Then compare the labels and check where you can buy your chosen pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight: ALDI and Lidl list 240 g packs of melba toast, alongside smaller packs in the ranges reviewed. | If you’re putting out one type of toast for family or guests, you’ll want enough to go round without having to guess how many pieces are in a pack. An estimated 33% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock. |
| Type and variety | Choose between plain, multigrain or sesame, and check the pack size for each variety. | If you’re serving different toppings, you may prefer to put a few types of toast on the table rather than one large pack of plain toast. Variety is estimated to be the top priority for 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on each pack, including any warnings about traces. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll need to check the chosen variety before serving it. An estimated 20% of consumers give the most weight to ingredients. |
| Where to buy | Check current stock and whether the product is available in store or online; Lidl lists the toast mentioned as an in-store product. | If you plan your shopping in advance, you’ll want to know whether you need to visit a shop to buy the toast. For an estimated 20% of consumers, ease of access is the deciding factor. |
A 100–120 g pack contains less than a 240 g pack. That difference matters if several guests are eating the same type, although the weight doesn’t tell you how many pieces of toast are inside.
Compare the net weight with the number of people eating, then decide whether you’d prefer one large pack or several smaller ones.
Ingredients and warnings vary from product to product. Joybuy lists wheat and barley in Delverde Classic Melba Toast, with possible traces of sesame, soya and mustard.
If you have an allergy, check the current label on the specific pack and contact the manufacturer or seller if you’re unsure.
Lidl lists the melba toast and party toast mentioned as products available in store only. A product listing also doesn’t necessarily tell you whether it will be in stock when you shop.
Check where it’s sold and whether it’s currently in stock shortly before you buy.
A trip to the shop could add extra travel time if you do the rest of your shopping online.
The product category ‘toast’ doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular variety. You can’t tell from the product name whether iodine has been added.
Check the label or ask the manufacturer about the ingredients if added iodine is relevant to your choice.
These examples can help you compare pack sizes and types of toast. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in the variety you choose.
Jumbo lists Van der Meulen Melba Toast Naturel and Melba Meergranen Toast, both in 120 g packs.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Melba Toast Naturel in a 240 g pack.
Lidl lists 240 g packs of melba toast and 100–150 g packs of party toast in plain or sesame varieties.
Albert Heijn lists AH Melba Toast Naturel and AH BASIC Melba Toast in its range.
Bolletje lists Bakkers Beschuit Origineel. Beschuit is a different type of product from melba toast.
The order below is a combined comparison based on the net weights and product listings provided by ALDI, Lidl and Joybuy. It isn’t a sales ranking or a judgement of product quality. Check stock and labels before making your choice.
| Position | Product | Features | Why it’s included | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Snacks Melba Toast Naturel 240 g | Plain melba toast; 240 g | ALDI lists this 240 g pack as an option to compare if you’re looking for one plain variety to serve to several people. | ALDI |
| 2 | Melba toast 240 g | Melba toast; 240 g | Lidl lists this pack size, but describes the product as available in store only. | Lidl |
| 3 | Krokante Melba toast 240 g | Melba toast; 240 g | Joybuy lists a 240 g pack; the product page says it’s out of stock. Check current availability, and use the pack label to check for allergens. | Joybuy |
This Joybuy option is a 100 g pack for anyone looking to serve a smaller amount of melba toast or combine several types. If you’re buying toast for a family meal, compare the pack size with the number of people eating.
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A smaller pack to serve with pea soup if you don’t want a 240 g pack or are putting out other types of toast too.
Net weight: 100 g. According to Joybuy’s product information, this variety contains wheat and barley and may contain traces of sesame, soya and mustard. If you have an allergy, check the pack label.
Start with the number of people eating and decide whether toast is a side dish or will also be served with toppings and dips. A 240 g pack contains more than the 100–120 g packs mentioned, but the number of pieces varies by product and shape. Check the pack before deciding how many you’ll need.
Seal the pack well after opening and store the melba toast in a cool, dry place. Follow the storage instructions on the pack too; for Delverde, Joybuy advises keeping it away from moisture and direct sources of heat.
Check the current label on every type of toast you plan to serve. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 designated allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Also check the specific pack for any warnings about traces.
No. The name ‘toast’ doesn’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used. Check the label or ask the manufacturer about the ingredients if added iodine is relevant to your choice.
