Don’t choose bread based on the word ‘multigrain’ alone. If you want to take wholemeal bread with you, look for the explicit ‘wholemeal’ description and compare the fibre per 100 g. Sliced bread is ideal for sandwiches you make in advance, while sourdough or seeded bread works well for a planned stop. Choose bake-at-home bread only if you can use an oven before setting off. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for your chosen bread too.
Sliced bread is handy if you’re making sandwiches before setting off. If you specifically want wholemeal bread, look for the wholemeal description. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ on its own doesn’t mean that the bread is made entirely from wholegrain flour.
For a stop, you can choose bread based on the flavour and texture you’re after, such as multigrain sourdough with seeds or kernels. Check separately whether the bread is wholemeal too, if that matters to you.
If particular grains or other allergens are relevant to you, read the information for the specific bread before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergen information must also be available before purchase for unpackaged foods.
First decide whether the grain base, when you plan to eat it or the ingredients matter most to you. Then compare only the product information that’s relevant to your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Grain base and fibre | Look for the ‘wholemeal’ description and compare the declared fibre per 100 g, rather than comparing different serving sizes. | If I’m making sandwiches in advance, I want to know whether I’m actually choosing wholemeal bread and how its fibre content compares. For around 46% of consumers, the grain base comes first. |
| Flavour and type of bread | Check whether the bread is sliced or needs baking; if it’s bake-at-home bread, check the baking time. | If I’m planning a stop, I want a type of bread that suits how I’ll serve it, without unexpectedly needing an oven. For around 36% of consumers, flavour and type of bread matter most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredient and allergen information. Compare salt per 100 g if it’s relevant to your choice, and check the type of salt listed if that matters to you. | When ingredients limit my choice, I want to be able to check what’s in the bread before buying. For around 18% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the top priority. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain means that different types of grain have been used; the bread may also contain white flour. So the name alone doesn’t tell you whether you’re buying wholemeal bread.
Look for the explicit wholemeal description, then compare the fibre per 100 g.
Sourdough and seeds can affect the flavour and texture, but they don’t tell you how much wholemeal flour, fibre or salt the bread contains.
Choose these features to get the type of bread you want, and check the nutritional information separately.
Part-baked baguettes aren’t a direct substitute for bread you can make sandwiches with before setting off. According to ALDI, its multigrain baguettes need 8–10 minutes in the oven.
Plan to bake them at home or choose bread you can take with you without this extra step.
Whether a particular bread lists baker’s salt or iodised salt varies by product. Don’t assume which type of salt has been used based on the bread’s name.
Read the ingredients list or ask for the product information if the bread is unpackaged.
The Liefde & Passie range includes sliced multigrain sourdough for anyone who wants to make sandwiches before setting off.
Jumbo provides product information for wholemeal multigrain bread, so you can check the grain base and fibre content.
Lidl describes an organic, rustic multigrain sourdough with seeds and kernels, suited to a planned meal on the go.
ALDI lists both sliced wholemeal multigrain bread and multigrain baguettes to bake at home.
The Korenlanders range offers a multigrain sourdough with buckwheat for anyone looking for this type of bread.
Dirk lists, among other products, half multigrain bread from Bakker van der Akker and a separate multikorn wholemeal option.
These rolls are a good choice for a snack you can prepare before setting off and take with you individually. If you specifically want wholemeal bread or want to compare fibre content, check the description and nutritional information on the packaging.
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The rolls are ideal for preparing individual snacks to take with you.
The pack contains 4 rolls. Check the current packaging for the wholemeal description, fibre per 100 g and allergens, including sesame if that’s relevant to you.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that different types of grain have been used, not that the bread is entirely wholemeal. Look for the ‘wholemeal’ description if that’s what you’re looking for, and compare fibre values on the same per-100 g basis.
Sliced bread is handy if you’re making sandwiches before setting off. If you’re planning to serve bread at a stop, you could also choose sourdough or seeded bread. Take bake-at-home bread only if you can prepare it beforehand according to the instructions on the packaging.
Check the allergens for the specific bread before buying, including the gluten-containing grains used and any sesame, soya or lupin. Also read any warnings about possible cross-contamination if they’re relevant to you. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be available before purchase.
Check whether the ingredients list for that bread mentions iodised salt or baker’s salt. Don’t assume based on the type of bread or the shop; ask for the product information if the bread is unpackaged.
That depends on the storage instructions for the bread you choose. For example, Albert Heijn says that Liefde & Passie Meergranen can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the storage and defrosting instructions separately for the bread and any fillings.
