A whole multigrain sourdough loaf is a good choice for a weekend breakfast with several people, when you want slices to share and top as you like. Bake-off rolls or baguettes give you more control over when you serve them and how much you prepare, but you’ll need to use the oven. Don’t let the words ‘multigrain’ or ‘sourdough’ make the decision for you: compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens, and check whether the bread contains baker’s yeast and iodised baker’s salt if that matters to you.
A whole loaf gives you slices to share at the table and top as you like. Consider the size you want and the crust. Albert Heijn says its OerDesem bread has a 56-hour proving process; Jumbo describes its rustic sourdough breads as matured for more than 24 hours. These descriptions apply to their own breads and don’t guarantee how every loaf will taste.
If the ingredients matter more to you than how a loaf looks, check the proportion of wholemeal flour, as well as the fibre and salt per 100 g. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘multigrain’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘wholegrain’.
Bake-off rolls or baguettes let you time the baking to suit breakfast, provided you have the time and an oven. Jumbo lists multigrain sourdough rolls, while PLUS gives baking instructions for its multigrain sourdough demi-baguettes. Always follow the instructions for the product you choose.
First decide whether you want a whole loaf to share or smaller portions to bake off. Then compare the ingredients of each product: the name of the bread alone won’t tell you how much wholemeal flour it contains or how it was proved.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Crust, texture and size | Check whether you’re buying a whole loaf or bake-off portions, and see which raising agents are listed in the ingredients. | If bread is the centrepiece of my weekend breakfast, I want slices to share and a crust and texture that go well with the toppings. Around 40% of consumers put this bread experience first. |
| Wholemeal flour and nutritional value | Check the ingredients list for wholemeal flour, and compare fibre and salt on the same basis, per 100 g. | If I’m choosing mainly on ingredients, I want to know what the word ‘multigrain’ means in practice. For around 30% of consumers, wholemeal flour and nutritional information are the main priorities. |
| Portions and preparation | Check the weight, baking instructions and guidance on storing or freezing the bread. | For a small breakfast, I don’t want to prepare more bread than we need, even if baking it takes extra time. Portion size and ease of serving come first for around 30% of consumers. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain bread is made with at least three types of grain. The name alone doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour the bread contains.
Check the ingredients list and compare the fibre per 100 g; don’t judge by the colour or visible seeds alone.
The products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS may contain baker’s yeast as well as sourdough. So a mention of sourdough doesn’t tell you whether the bread was made without added yeast.
Read the full ingredients list if the method of preparation is a deciding factor for you.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. Multigrain bread may also contain several gluten-containing grains and other allergens; the exact ingredients vary by product.
Check the current product information for baker’s salt or iodised salt, and read the allergen information on the label.
If you’re having breakfast with only a few people, a whole loaf may give you more slices than you need at the time.
Choose a suitable size, or follow the product’s storage and freezing instructions for any portions left over.
A large loaf also needs space and a little care after breakfast to keep the rest fresh.
These brands offer different types of multigrain bread, but not every bread mentioned is a sourdough product. Check the specific packaging or product information before choosing.
Worth considering if you want to assess a whole multigrain sourdough loaf by its ingredients and nutritional information.
Worth comparing if you’re choosing between rustic sourdough bread and smaller multigrain sourdough rolls.
Worth considering if you’re looking in store for an organic rustic multigrain sourdough loaf with seeds.
An option to compare if you’re looking for a wholemeal multigrain loaf and don’t require it to be sourdough.
Worth considering if you want to compare a whole Korenlanders sourdough loaf with a bake-off version.
Worth considering if you want to compare multigrain and sourdough options in the bread range.
This pack of four multigrain baguettes is a good fit if you want to bake smaller portions for weekend breakfast. Check the packaging if the exact sourdough ingredients, nutritional information or baking method will influence your choice.
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Four individual baguettes could suit a breakfast where you want to bake smaller portions; remember to allow time for defrosting and oven use.
If you want bread without added baker’s yeast, check the ingredients: these baguettes also contain yeast. Read the baking instructions on the packaging, and check the nutritional information and type of salt there if they matter to your choice.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘multigrain’ means that at least three types of grain have been used, not that all the flour is wholemeal. Check the ingredients list for your loaf and, if you like, compare the fibre per 100 g.
No, you can’t tell from the name alone. The multigrain sourdough products described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS also list baker’s yeast in their ingredients, so check the list for the specific version.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients of the bread you’re buying.
Follow the storage instructions for that loaf and divide it into portions if needed. Albert Heijn says its OerDesem bread can be frozen on the day you buy it; check the guidance for other products.
