Choose organic Melba toast if you want a thin, crisp base for small, light toppings. If you want to add generous toppings and need a thicker base, look for thick-sliced organic bread instead. Crispbread is a different type of product, so check separately whether it is labelled organic and suitable for your toppings. The organic label alone tells you nothing about thickness, allergens or whether baker’s salt is used.
If you want a bigger bite with more toppings, the product’s shape matters more than simply whether it’s called ‘toast’. The organic Melba toast described by Ekoplaza is thin. For a thicker base, check the slice thickness of organic bread.
A green pack or product name is no substitute for a verifiable organic label. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised body.
If you’re concerned about sesame, soya, barley or wheat, check the latest ingredient and allergen information. Also check which salt is used if baker’s salt is a consideration for you: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use it.
First decide whether you want a thin piece of toast or a thicker-sliced base for your toppings. Then check the organic label and the information on the packaging of the product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness and product type | Check whether the bread is described as thick-sliced; don’t assume Melba toast has the same thickness. | If I want plenty of toppings, I look for a thicker base rather than a thin piece of toast. This product type is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Organic label | Check the EU organic logo, the control body code and the origin statement on the packaging. | A natural look isn’t enough for me: I want to be able to verify the organic label. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the latest allergen and nutritional information; check separately whether baker’s salt is used. | If certain ingredients or the salt used determine my choice, I start with the label. This is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
The organic Melba toast described by Ekoplaza is thin. So the organic label won’t tell you whether its shape is right for generous toppings.
First decide what thickness you’re looking for, then check the specific bread or toast product.
Seeds or an artisan-style appearance don’t prove that a product is organic. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is reserved for certified organic products.
For a pre-packed product, check the logo and the accompanying information on the packaging.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists sesame, soya, barley and wheat, among other ingredients, in AH Biologisch Melba toast with sesame seeds. An organic label doesn’t remove these ingredients.
Read the latest ingredient and allergen information for the variety you’re buying.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt is not mandatory, and organic bread from artisan bakers is often baked without it. The organic label doesn’t tell you which salt has been used.
Check the label of a specific bread or toast product, or ask the manufacturer which salt it contains.
For its organic Melba toast with sesame seeds, Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and control code NL-BIO-01.
Ekoplaza describes Van der Meulen’s organic Melba toast with sesame as thin and lightly toasted.
Bolletje presents Protein Crispbread as a crispbread for breakfast and lunch. Crispbread is a different type of product from Melba toast.
No. Ekoplaza describes Van der Meulen’s organic Melba toast as thin. If you’re looking for a thicker base for generous toppings, check the slice thickness of organic bread rather than searching only for Melba toast.
Look for the EU organic logo and the accompanying information, including the control body code and origin statement. According to the European Commission, the logo may only appear on products certified as organic by an authorised body.
No. You can’t tell whether baker’s salt has been used from the organic label. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt, and organic bread from artisan bakers is often baked without it. Check the label or ask the manufacturer which salt is used.
Follow the storage instructions on your product’s packaging. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its organic Melba toast in a sealed tin after opening.
