If you’re looking for organic multigrain bread with seeds, check the product for the EU organic logo, inspection code and indication of origin. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that bread contains at least three types of grain; it doesn’t automatically mean that it’s wholemeal. So compare the types of flour, fibre and salt per 100 g too, and check the allergen information for bread with seeds.
You’ll want to be able to assess both the organic label and the bread’s ingredients. The EU organic logo, inspection code, indication of origin and type of flour used are all separate points to check.
Check which nuts, seeds and grains are listed, or choose a sourdough loaf. Seeds alone don’t tell you whether the bread is organic or wholemeal.
Check the salt content, ingredients and allergens of each loaf, including sesame and cereals containing gluten where applicable. Always rely on the current label when you buy again.
If organic is a requirement, start with the certification mark. Then choose based on the shape of the loaf, the types of flour and the nutritional information. If you’re mainly looking for seeds, don’t confuse that preference with an organic or wholemeal label.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Look for the EU organic logo, inspection code and indication of origin on the packaging. According to the European Commission, these details accompany the EU organic logo. | If organic is a must for me, I want to check it on the loaf I choose before assessing the seed mix. For around 36% of consumers, the organic label is the most important factor. |
| Wholemeal flour and fibre | Check the types of flour in the ingredients list and compare fibre per 100 g across similar types of bread. | For my everyday sandwiches, I want to know whether ‘multigrain’ also includes the types of flour I’m looking for. Around 36% of consumers prioritise wholemeal flour and comparing fibre content. |
| Seeds, allergens and salt | Read the information about seeds and allergens; compare salt per 100 g and, if you’re interested in iodine, check whether iodised salt is listed. | When choosing bread with seeds, I want to know which seeds it contains and whether the allergens and salt content matter for my purchase. Checking the label is the top priority for around 28% of consumers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that a bread contains at least three types of grain. Flour can still be a key ingredient, even when you can see seeds in the loaf.
Check the types of flour in the ingredients list and compare fibre per 100 g if wholemeal matters to you.
A list of grains and seeds doesn’t confirm that a particular loaf is organic. This also applies when a shop sells other organic products.
Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and indication of origin on the loaf you choose.
Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten and sesame, among other things, for the multigrain products reviewed. An organic label doesn’t replace checking the label for this information.
Read the allergen statement and compare salt per 100 g on the current packaging.
The wholemeal version was listed by Albert Heijn as discontinued, while Lidl described its organic rustic multigrain sourdough bread as available in store only. A product description doesn’t necessarily tell you where you can buy the bread now.
Check the in-store or delivery options shortly before buying.
If a loaf is only available in store, you’ll need to factor in a trip to the shop.
AH Biologisch Zaans multigrain brown whole loaf is an example of organic bread with sunflower seeds and linseed.
Jumbo lists SlooOW Bio Organic Crispy Multigrain Rolls, which include linseed, sesame, poppy seeds and sunflower seeds.
Lidl describes a 600 g organic rustic multigrain sourdough loaf as brown bread with seeds.
In 2022, PLUS announced organic farmhouse white and brown multigrain bread. For the brown version, PLUS mentioned grains, seeds and added wholemeal flour.
ALDI lists farmhouse wholemeal multigrain bread with grains and seeds.
Dirk describes a multigrain hearth-baked loaf with grains and seeds, and also has a separate category for organic bread products.
These products offer different types of multigrain bread for anyone looking for seeds: a baguette, rolls and a round loaf. If organic or wholemeal is a requirement, check the labelling and ingredients on the packaging before choosing.
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The baguette shape suits anyone looking for multigrain bread with seeds to bake at home. Allow time to defrost and bake according to the product instructions; check the current label if you’re looking for an organic or wholemeal option.
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This pack of four rolls is an option if you’re looking for individual portions of multigrain bread. If sesame is relevant to you, check the current allergen information carefully, and look at the packaging for the organic label and types of flour.
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This 550 g round loaf is an option if you’re looking for a whole multigrain loaf with seeds to bake at home. It needs time to defrost and bake, so plan ahead; also check the packaging for the certification mark, types of flour and allergens.
For pre-packed bread, check for the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and an indication of the origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, these details accompany the organic logo; seeds or the word ‘multigrain’ alone aren’t proof that a bread is organic.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means that at least three types of grain have been used. To check whether a bread is wholemeal, look at the types of flour in the ingredients list and, if you like, compare fibre per 100 g across similar breads.
You can’t tell from the type of bread alone. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its Biologisch Zaans multigrain bread; for other loaves, check the ingredients list for that specific product.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the bread you choose. The products described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list cereals containing gluten and, depending on the product, sesame; don’t use their product information as an allergen list for a different loaf.
