For fussy eaters, consider multigrain bread made with a mix of white and wholemeal flour if you’d rather not serve strongly wholemeal bread. Check the ingredients, as the name and colour alone won’t confirm the mix. If you want to be sure it contains wholemeal flour, or to serve warm bread, let the ingredients or cooking instructions guide your choice. Check the latest allergen information for every type before serving it to your guests.
You’re looking for bread for topped snacks that will also appeal to guests who don’t enjoy strongly wholemeal bread. A product made with both white and wholemeal flour could be an option, but the ingredients alone won’t tell you how mild it tastes. Read the ingredients and choose a serving style that works with your toppings.
You don’t want to judge multigrain bread by its name alone; you want to know which flours it contains. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread can be made with wholemeal flour, white flour or a combination of the two. So check the ingredients and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre is important to your choice.
You want to put warm, tear-and-share pieces of bread on the table just before drinks. A bake-at-home baguette suits this plan if you can accommodate the equipment and cooking time listed. Read the pack instructions before planning when to serve it.
First, check whether you need to take any guests’ allergens into account. Then choose between a verifiable mix of white and wholemeal flour, a clearly wholemeal option, and the serving style that suits your drinks get-together.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal flour and fibre | Check which types of flour are listed in the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g on the same stated basis. | If the ingredients are my priority, I want to be able to identify wholemeal flour rather than judge by a dark colour. Around 42% of consumers prioritise wholemeal flour and fibre as their primary need. |
| Taste and serving style | Choose between sliced bread, individual rolls and bake-at-home baguettes. For bread that needs baking, check the cooking instructions. | For topped snacks to serve with drinks, I’m looking for a style I can serve on time and that suits my guests. Ease of serving and an approachable taste come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the latest pack for the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know in advance which bread I can offer separately. For around 25% of consumers, this check is their primary reason for buying. |
Multigrain bread can contain white flour as well as wholemeal flour. For example, Albert Heijn lists AH Vloerbrood meergranen as containing 31% wholemeal wheat flour and 30% wheat flour. So the product name alone doesn’t tell you what mix you’re buying.
Read the ingredients for the bread you’ve chosen. If fibre matters to your choice, compare the amount per 100 g on the pack.
Part-baked baguettes need cooking before you can serve them warm. This can be tricky if the oven is in use or your drinks get-together is already under way.
Check the pack instructions and plan the cooking time. If you don’t have time for that, choose bread you can top and serve straight away.
Ingredients vary from product to product. The information for PLUS Korenlanders wholemeal multigrain rolls lists wheat, sesame and milk, among other ingredients. That doesn’t tell you anything about the allergens in a different loaf.
Ask guests about any relevant dietary requirements and check the latest packaging for each product. If necessary, have a suitable alternative available separately.
Bread styles and ingredients vary between products from these brands. Use a brand or range as a starting point, then check the specific bread you plan to serve.
Albert Heijn stocks products including AH Vloerbrood meergranen and Liefde & Passie Meergranen.
PLUS offers multigrain bread, wholemeal multigrain rolls and wholemeal multigrain baguettes.
Dirk offers a range of multigrain bread styles, including whole and half loaves and bake-at-home baguettes.
ALDI offers freshly baked multigrain bread, farmhouse wholemeal multigrain bread and part-baked multigrain baguettes.
Lidl offers multigrain bread and smaller or longer bread styles, including bake-at-home kampioentjes rolls and a multigrain stone-baked baguette.
These products include baguettes, a round loaf and individual rolls for different ways of serving bread. Choose the style that suits your drinks get-together and check the ingredients, allergens and any preparation instructions for each product. The style or name alone doesn’t confirm a mild taste or wholemeal ingredients.
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A baguette style you can cut into pieces to serve with drinks. The pack contains 2 baguettes, weighing 300 g in total. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information if your guests need a particular mix of ingredients.
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Four individual baguettes are handy if you want to prepare bread separately for a drinks get-together. Allow time for defrosting and oven cooking, and follow the latest pack instructions for the correct baking time. Check the allergens too, and don’t assume the bread contains wholemeal flour based on its name.
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The round loaves are a good option if you want to cut your own pieces for topped snacks. Allow time for defrosting, oven cooking and cooling before slicing. Check the latest pack for the baking time, ingredients and allergens.
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Four individual rolls are ideal for separately topped portions, without needing to slice a whole loaf. If wholemeal flour, fibre per 100 g or allergens affect your choice, check the latest pack. The product name alone doesn’t give you enough information.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread can be made with wholemeal flour, white flour or a combination of the two. If you want to be sure your multigrain bread contains wholemeal flour, read the ingredients for that specific product. A dark colour isn’t enough to tell you.
A part-baked multigrain baguette suits this plan if you have the time and the right equipment. Read the pack instructions before you start, as preparation can vary by product.
Yes. Check each bread separately if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients. Multigrain products can contain different gluten-containing grains and ingredients such as sesame, soya or milk. Check the ‘may contain’ warnings on the latest pack too.
Read the ingredients list on the bread you’re buying and look for terms such as ‘iodised salt’ or ‘baker’s salt’. Don’t rely on the ingredients for a different multigrain bread, as they can vary from product to product.
