For a week of daily sandwiches, a sliced multigrain sourdough loaf explicitly labelled wholemeal is a clear choice if wholemeal is your priority. If you’d rather bake smaller amounts on different days, look for part-baked rolls or a small loaf. Check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for each product separately.
A large sliced loaf works well for breakfasts and lunches over several days, provided your household will use it or you can freeze it according to the label. Albert Heijn lists AH OerDesem donker meergranen heel gesneden as an 800 g sliced loaf and advises freezing it on the day of purchase.
If wholemeal is one of your selection criteria, check for that claim separately. According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain means that different types of grain have been used; it does not automatically mean that the bread is wholemeal.
If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, the ingredients and allergen information for the product you choose are decisive. If you’re also checking for iodised salt, look for it separately: the Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt is not compulsory.
Choose a type of bread based on how much you eat over the week. Then check the specific product to make sure its wholemeal and sourdough claims, and its storage instructions, match what you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal claim and compare fibre per 100 g, rather than judging by colour or seeds alone. | I want to know whether my everyday bread is genuinely wholemeal. Wholemeal content and fibre are the top priorities for around 36% of consumers. |
| Size and storage | Compare the weight, sliced loaves and part-baked portions, as well as the storage instructions on the product you choose. | If I won’t get through a large loaf quickly, I want to be able to store portions or bake them separately. Planning for the week is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Sourdough and shape | Check the sourdough claim and choose between a sliced loaf, a small loaf and rolls. | For breakfast or lunch, I’m looking for a sourdough product in a shape that suits when I’ll eat it; around 21% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the latest allergen information and, if it’s relevant to your choice, check the ingredients for iodised salt or baker’s salt. | If I have an allergy, I need to be able to assess the ingredients in this particular product; iodised salt may also be something to look out for. Around 14% of consumers put this label information first. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, the term multigrain tells you which types of grain have been used, but doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal. A dark colour or seeds don’t prove it either.
Look for a wholemeal claim on the product you choose and compare nutritional information on the same basis, such as fibre per 100 g.
The ingredient lists for the AH and PLUS sourdough products mentioned here also include baker’s yeast. Regular multigrain sourdough breads may also contain gluten-containing grains.
Read the full ingredients and allergen list for the product you want to buy, especially if a particular ingredient is an absolute deal-breaker for you.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking is not compulsory. So the bread’s origin or sourdough label won’t tell you whether it contains iodised salt.
Check the ingredients for iodised salt or baker’s salt if this matters to you.
An 800 g sliced loaf is only practical for the week if the amount suits what your household eats or you can store it according to the loaf’s instructions.
Choose a size that suits when you eat it. Albert Heijn says AH OerDesem donker meergranen heel gesneden can be frozen on the day of purchase; smaller part-baked products, on the other hand, need time in the oven.
Bread that isn’t eaten in time may go to waste.
Compare specific loaves rather than just retailers: wholemeal claims, size and preparation can vary within the same range.
Albert Heijn describes AH OerDesem donker meergranen heel gesneden as an 800 g sliced wholemeal multigrain sourdough loaf. There’s also an 800 g organic brown multigrain sourdough version.
Jumbo Desem Broodjes Meergranen is a pack of four part-baked rolls weighing 300 g in total, for anyone who’d rather buy rolls than a large sliced loaf.
Under the Korenlanders name, PLUS offers a 300 g part-baked small brown multigrain sourdough loaf and a multigrain buckwheat version, among other products.
Lidl describes a 600 g organic brown rustic multigrain sourdough loaf with seeds and kernels as an in-store product.
ALDI lists a Boeren volkoren meergranen heel brood with grains and seeds.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, multigrain doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. Check the claim on the specific loaf; for example, AH OerDesem donker meergranen lists wholemeal wheat flour and wholemeal rye flour.
No. The ingredient lists for the AH and PLUS sourdough products mentioned here include baker’s yeast as well as sourdough. If that distinction matters to you, read the full ingredients list.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt is not compulsory. Check the packaging of the loaf you choose to see whether iodised salt or baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients.
Not if it contains gluten-containing grains. The regular multigrain sourdough products mentioned here list these grains; according to the Voedingscentrum, coeliac disease requires a gluten-free diet. So check the gluten-free claim and allergen information for the specific product.
That depends on the storage instructions for the loaf you choose. Albert Heijn says both of the 800 g OerDesem loaves mentioned here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; for other versions, follow the instructions on the label.
