Who is this choice relevant to?

Budget-conscious shoppers looking for organic toast

You’re looking for organic Melba toast for your regular shop and want to compare packs with a similar size and purpose.

Shoppers checking for gluten or allergens

You check first that the ingredients and allergen information meet your requirements. An organic label alone doesn’t tell you anything about this.

Shoppers comparing nutritional values and product types

You may be looking for a toast roll rather than Melba toast, so you compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider how you plan to use it.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether organic is a must-have. Then choose between crisp Melba toast and a toast roll, and check the allergens before you buy.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Organic certification and pack size Check for an organic label or the EU organic logo, and compare packs of products with the same purpose. For my regular shop, I want to choose organic toast to serve with drinks without mistaking a small pack for a better deal on toast. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Gluten and allergens Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements; check separately for a gluten-free label. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label has to meet my requirements before I choose between types of toast. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Nutritional information and product type Compare the relevant nutritional values per 100 g and decide whether you want Melba toast or a toast roll. I want to know which nutritional values are listed on the label and whether a toast roll suits the occasion. This matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Counting regular Melba toast as organic

    A product can be called Melba toast without having a confirmed organic label. In that case, it doesn’t meet the same buying requirement.

    Check for the EU organic logo or an organic product label on the packaging before comparing products.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    Schnitzer Toastie High Protein Bio is labelled gluten-free, but contains sesame and may contain eggs, soya and lupin. AH Biologisch Melba toast met sesamzaadjes contains wheat and sesame, among other ingredients.

    Read the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying, even if it already meets one of your requirements.

  • Assuming all toast contains iodised baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the product category alone won’t tell you which type of salt the toast contains.

    Check the ingredients for baker’s salt or iodised salt if this matters to your choice.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

AH Biologisch Melba toast met sesamzaadjes is an organic Melba toast for anyone looking for crisp toast to serve with drinks.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists the EU organic logo and a 100 g pack size.
  • This product contains wheat, sesame, soya and barley; check the current packaging if you need to avoid allergens.

Van der Meulen Melba

Van der Meulen Melba Biologische Toast Sesam is a 100 g organic sesame toast listed in Jumbo’s range.

  • An option if you’re specifically looking for organic sesame Melba toast.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before choosing this toast to suit your dietary needs.

Schnitzer

Schnitzer Toastie High Protein Bio is an organic, gluten-free toast roll, not regular Melba toast.

  • A relevant option if you’re looking for a toast roll and want to compare nutritional information per 100 g.
  • The product contains sesame and may contain eggs, soya and lupin.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if toast is organic?

Check for an organic label and the EU organic logo on the packaging. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) describes the EU organic logo as a mark used to identify organic products; the name ‘Melba toast’ alone doesn’t confirm that a product is organic.

Is organic toast also gluten-free?

No, organic and gluten-free are different attributes. AH Biologisch Melba toast met sesamzaadjes contains wheat and barley; Schnitzer Toastie High Protein Bio is labelled gluten-free, but contains sesame and may contain eggs, soya and lupin.

Does organic toast always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the organic label. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to your choice.

How should I store an opened pack of toast?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the specific product. These may differ between Melba toast and a toast roll.