If you want to choose the slice thickness for your party bites, buy a whole multigrain loaf and slice it yourself, or ask whether the shop can cut it thicker. If wholemeal is a priority, check specifically for the ‘wholemeal’ label: ‘multigrain’ alone doesn’t tell you whether the bread is wholemeal. For a children’s party, also check the allergen information for the exact bread you’re buying.
For small topped shapes or toast, you’ll want to choose a slice thickness that suits each bite. With a whole loaf, you can decide how thick to cut the slices; with pre-sliced bread, check that they’ll work for what you have in mind.
Multigrain and wholemeal don’t mean the same thing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre defines multigrain bread by the types of grain used. If wholemeal is one of your buying criteria, check for the ‘wholemeal’ label and read the ingredients list.
Ask in advance whether any of the children have known allergies, and check the allergen information for the exact product. Also look for any warnings about possible cross-contamination; don’t rely on the bread’s name alone.
First decide whether you want to slice thick pieces yourself or use pre-sliced bread. Then compare each product’s wholemeal status, allergen information and quantity.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Slice thickness | Choose a whole loaf to slice yourself, or ask whether it can be cut thicker. ‘Sliced’ on its own doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. | For topped or cut-out bites, I want to decide how thick the slices are; around 33% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Wholemeal status | Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and read the ingredients list. Don’t assume it’s wholemeal from the word ‘multigrain’, its colour or the presence of seeds. | If I’m looking for wholemeal bread, I don’t want to rely on the name ‘multigrain’ alone. This matters most to around 27% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Ask about any known allergies and check the current label on the bread you’ve chosen, including any warnings about cross-contamination. | If children with known allergies are eating with us, I want to know what’s in the bread before serving it; checking for allergens is a top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Quantity and preparation | Choose a half or whole loaf to suit the number of bites you’re making, and follow the product’s storage instructions. | For a smaller party, I don’t want to buy much more bread than I need, and I want to plan the preparation. Around 13% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain bread is made with at least three different types of grain. That doesn’t mean it’s wholemeal.
If you want wholemeal bread, look specifically for the ‘wholemeal’ label and check the ingredients list.
Knowing that a loaf is sliced doesn’t tell you whether the slices are thick enough for the bites you want to make.
Choose a whole loaf if you want to decide on the thickness yourself, or ask the shop in advance about its slicing options.
The name ‘multigrain bread’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for the specific product. Warnings about possible cross-contamination also matter if someone has a known allergy.
Check the current packaging before buying, and ask for allergen information if you’re buying unwrapped bread.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. The type of bread alone won’t tell you whether it has been used.
Check the label or ask the baker if you’re buying unwrapped bread.
Albert Heijn’s Liefde & Passie range includes AH OerDesem donker meergranen heel gesneden.
Jumbo lists options including whole wholemeal multigrain bread and Boeren Donker Volkoren Meergranen Half.
PLUS lists products including Korenlanders Desem Meergranen Boekweit.
Dirk lists Bakker van der Akker Bakkers multigrain bread in both whole and half loaves.
These Joybuy products are multigrain loaves and baguettes that, according to the product information, you slice yourself after baking. For a children’s party, allow time for defrosting, baking and cooling. Check the allergen information on each pack, and look for details of whether it’s wholemeal or contains baker’s salt.
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Two round loaves for party bites that you can slice yourself after baking.
Supplied frozen and unbaked, so allow time for defrosting, baking and cooling. Check the packaging for allergen information, wholemeal status and baker’s salt.
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A round loaf you can slice yourself after baking to make topped party bites.
The bread is supplied frozen and unbaked, so it needs to be defrosted, baked and cooled. Before serving, check the packaging for information about allergens, wholemeal status and baker’s salt.
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Four baguettes you can slice yourself after baking to make baguette-style party bites.
They’re supplied frozen and unbaked, so allow time for defrosting, baking and cooling. Check the packaging for the exact product’s allergen information, wholemeal status and baker’s salt.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that at least three different types of grain have been used; it doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal. If that matters to you, look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and read the ingredients list.
Yes, especially if a child has a known allergy. Check the label on the exact bread for listed allergens and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. If you’re buying unwrapped bread, ask for allergen information before you buy.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baker’s salt isn’t required when baking bread. Check the packaging to see whether it has been used, or ask the baker if you’re buying unwrapped bread.
Yes, if the instructions for your chosen product allow it. Jumbo says to freeze Rond Korn Volkoren on the day of purchase and use it within one month. For other breads, follow the instructions on the packaging.
