Who is this choice for?

Snack-night hosts serving bread with nibbles

You’re looking for bread to serve with savoury snacks, dips or toppings, and you prefer sourdough. Check separately whether a multigrain option is also wholemeal.

Shoppers comparing food labels

You want to compare ingredients, allergens, fibre and salt per 100 g, rather than relying solely on the words ‘multigrain’ and ‘sourdough’.

Smaller households and in-store shoppers

You match the amount of bread to the evening and check whether it needs baking, where you can buy it and how it should be stored.

What should you look for?

First decide whether sourdough is a must-have. Then compare the type of bread, quantity and label information for the specific loaves you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sourdough and size Check whether sourdough is mentioned in the product information and how much bread the pack contains. For bake-at-home bread, check the preparation instructions. When I serve bread with nibbles, I want a sourdough option in a quantity that suits my group. This is a top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Wholemeal and labelling Check the wholemeal description, ingredients and allergens; compare fibre and salt per 100 g. I want to know what’s in the bread, not just what its name suggests. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this check.
Availability and leftovers Check where the bread is sold, the weight and the storage instructions for your chosen option. For a single evening, I want to be able to buy the bread in time without having lots left over. This is the main consideration for around 28% of consumers.

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum), multigrain bread contains at least three different types of grain; the name doesn’t mean the bread is wholemeal. If you specifically want both multigrain and sourdough, check that the same product has both features. If sourdough matters less, standard multigrain bread may also suit your evening.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multigrain means wholemeal

    Using different types of grain doesn’t mean the whole grain has been used. The name of the bread alone is therefore not enough to judge its fibre content.

    Look for an explicit wholemeal description and compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming all bread contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it.

    For packaged bread, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt; ask about it when buying unwrapped bread.

  • Overlooking salt and allergens in sourdough

    The term ‘sourdough’ doesn’t tell you how much salt the bread contains or which allergens are listed for your chosen option.

    Compare salt per 100 g and read the full allergen information before buying.

  • Assuming bread shown online is available to order

    Jumbo says its sourdough breads can’t be ordered online; Lidl describes its Bio Rustic Multigrain Sourdough Bread as available in-store only.

    If you’re planning an evening, check how you can buy your chosen option and pick an alternative in advance if needed.

    Choosing an in-store-only option may mean an extra trip.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH OerDesem Dark Multigrain Sliced Whole Loaf is a wholemeal multigrain sourdough bread whose label details are worth comparing.

  • Albert Heijn lists 44% wholemeal wheat flour, 6.6 g of fibre and 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, as well as iodised salt.
  • Check the pack when you buy it: Albert Heijn says ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s sourdough range includes options such as brown multigrain sourdough.

  • The sourdough option is available in-store if this is the specific type of bread you’re looking for.
  • Jumbo says its sourdough breads are available in-store only and can’t be ordered online.

Lidl

Bio Rustic Multigrain Sourdough Bread is an organic brown multigrain sourdough loaf with seeds.

  • Lidl lists the loaf’s weight as 600 g.
  • It’s described as available in-store only. Check the label there if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values will influence your choice.

Aldi

Aldi offers freshly baked multigrain breads for anyone also considering a standard loaf.

  • The range includes multigrain and wholemeal multigrain options.
  • For a specific Aldi loaf, don’t assume it’s sourdough just because ‘multigrain’ is in the name; check the product description.

Plus

PLUS Korenlanders Kleintje Brown Multigrain Sourdough is a par-baked 300 g loaf.

  • PLUS lists 27% wholemeal wheat flour, 5.3 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information lists cereals containing gluten and soya, and possible traces of milk, sesame and lupin, among other allergens. Check the packaging of the option you choose.

Dirk

Dirk offers multigrain bread as well as a separate sourdough range.

  • The whole multigrain hearth-baked loaf is a specific option if sourdough isn’t essential.
  • For bread from the shelf, check that both ‘multigrain’ and ‘sourdough’ apply to the same option.

Bread option at Joybuy

These multigrain baguettes are an option if you’d like to serve individual portions for your snack night. Check the sourdough description and ingredients on the pack you choose if those features are important to you.

Lekhaven Bakery Multigrain Rustic Baguette, 4 × 135 g

Lekhaven Bakery Multigrain Rustic Baguette 4 × 135 g

Four 135 g baguettes are easy to share alongside nibbles. Check the pack for the types of grain, sourdough description, allergens and instructions for defrosting and baking.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is multigrain bread automatically wholemeal?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘multigrain’ means the bread contains at least three types of grain, not that the whole grain has been used. Check the wholemeal description and ingredients of the bread you choose.

Does sourdough automatically make multigrain bread higher in fibre?

No. The sourdough description doesn’t tell you how much fibre the bread contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check separately whether the bread is wholemeal.

Does bread in the Netherlands always contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but its use isn’t compulsory. For packaged bread, check the ingredients list; for unwrapped bread, ask which salt has been used.

Where can I find the allergens in multigrain sourdough bread?

Check the allergen information for the exact option you want to buy. Read the label on packaged bread; before buying unwrapped bread, ask what allergen information is available.

What size loaf is right for a small snack night?

A smaller loaf or individual rolls may be a good choice if you want to avoid leftovers. PLUS lists its Korenlanders Kleintje Brown Multigrain Sourdough at 300 g; compare this with the number of people you’re serving, and check how much preparation time bake-at-home bread needs.