For filled lunches, choose a type of toast that suits the occasion; melba toast is another option for small nibbles. Match the pack size to the number of times you plan to eat it, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. If you have allergies, always check the current packaging.
If you’re taking toast for several lunches, breakfasts or drinks-and-nibbles occasions, the pack size isn’t the only thing to consider. Check that the shape suits the occasion and that you’ll be able to finish the pack once it’s open.
For small nibbles with toppings, look for a suitable type of toast. If you’re taking it with you on holiday, it’s also important to have somewhere dry to store it and packaging that seals securely. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing toast in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
If you want to compare fibre, salt or allergens, you can compare the nutritional values per 100 g. For allergens, check the current packaging of the variant you’ve chosen, not just the product name.
First, decide whether you’ll use the toast for filled lunches or small nibbles. Then choose a pack that you can store properly during your holiday and whose nutritional information you can assess.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and shape | Compare pack sizes and choose a shape that suits lunches or small nibbles. | If I’m taking toast for several days of my holiday, I want enough without choosing a pack we won’t finish. For around 36% of consumers, getting the quantity and usage right is the main priority. |
| Fibre and ingredients | Compare fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients list to see how much wholemeal flour a variant contains. | When choosing between plain and multigrain, I want to know what the toast actually contains. Around 29% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether you can seal the pack securely and follow the storage advice on the label. | When travelling and after opening the pack, I want to be able to keep the toast dry for another occasion. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the allergen statement on the packaging and compare salt per 100 g. | If allergens or salt are decisive factors in my choice, I need to check the right variant against the current label. For around 14% of consumers, this takes priority over the other considerations. |
The name ‘multigrain’ doesn’t mean that all the flour used is wholemeal. According to the product information, the Van der Meulen Melba Multigrain Toast listed by Jumbo contains 45% wholemeal wheat flour.
If you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal product, check the product name and ingredients list rather than relying on the word ‘multigrain’ alone.
Fibre content doesn’t tell the whole story. According to the nutritional information listed by Jumbo, Van der Meulen Melba Multigrain Toast contains 7,5 g of fibre and 1,5 g of salt per 100 g; the plain variant has a different composition.
Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and also read the allergen statement for the variant you want to buy.
Toast can go soft or taste stale if it isn’t stored somewhere dry in a well-sealed container.
Take a well-sealed tin or resealable bag with you on holiday, and match the quantity to the occasions you have planned.
Toast that no longer tastes good may end up going to waste.
ALDI lists a 250 g pack of rectangular, crisp wheat toast under this label, intended for filled sandwiches.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Melba Toast Naturel in a 240 g pack and also sells Toast Cups under this label.
Albert Heijn lists AH Melba toast naturel as a base for toppings, in a 240 g pack.
Van der Meulen makes thin melba toast in plain and multigrain variants for topped nibbles.
Lidl lists 240 g Melba toast as an in-store product.
These products offer different types of toast for a snack, topped nibbles or several occasions. When choosing, consider the shape, pack size and label for the specific variant.
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Rice toast for anyone looking for a small toast option as a snack. The pack contains 65 g; store the toast in a cool, dry place. If you have allergies, check the current packaging, including for warnings about possible traces of sesame and soya.
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100 g of melba toast for small topped nibbles. Seal the pack securely after opening and store the toast in a cool, dry place. Hard, crunchy toast can pose a choking risk for young children, so supervise them while they eat.
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100 g of round melba toast for topped nibbles. Store the toast in a cool, dry place and seal the pack after opening. Check the allergen information on the packaging; hard toast can pose a choking risk for young children.
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240 g of melba toast for several rounds of topped nibbles. Seal the pack securely after opening and store the toast somewhere dry. Before buying, check the allergens on the physical packaging, especially if you have a food allergy.
First, compare types of toast that you want to use in the same way: rectangular toast for filled lunches is different from small melba toast for nibbles. Then check the pack size and compare nutritional values per 100 g, as the Voedingscentrum recommends.
Store opened toast in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as the Voedingscentrum recommends. If necessary, use a resealable tin, and follow the storage advice and best-before date on the label for an unopened pack.
No: ‘multigrain’ on its own doesn’t mean that all the flour is wholemeal. The Van der Meulen Melba Multigrain Toast listed by Jumbo contains 45% wholemeal wheat flour. Check the product name and ingredients list if you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal product.
Check the allergen statement for the exact variant on the current packaging. The Van der Meulen Melba Toast Naturel listed by Jumbo names, among other things, cereals containing gluten and soya, and warns of possible sesame; the multigrain variant has a different ingredients list.
