Who would benefit from a mix?

Picnic groups with different bread preferences

If one person prefers a white roll and another wants wholemeal, a mix gives everyone a familiar option. Keep the varieties separate if preferences or allergens are a concern.

People keeping an eye on their fibre intake

If you want a roll made with wholemeal flour, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than white grain products. The name ‘multigrain’ alone doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour a roll contains.

Picnickers bringing chilled fillings

If you’re bringing fillings that would normally be kept in the fridge, you’ll need to plan how to transport them to the park, too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a picnic in the park, start by choosing bread varieties to suit your group. Then check the ingredients and preparation instructions for each variety, and consider how you’ll transport the fillings.

What to consider What to look for Especially useful for
Choosing between white and wholemeal Bring clearly identifiable varieties and keep them separate if needed. If not everyone likes the same bread, I want to make sure nobody is left with only an option they don’t like. This freedom of choice is a priority for around 37% of consumers.
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check the ingredients for wholemeal flour and compare fibre per 100 g on the same preparation basis. I want to know whether the roll I’m bringing is genuinely made with wholemeal flour, even if it says ‘multigrain’. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this.
Preparing before you leave Check whether the rolls need baking and follow the preparation instructions on the packaging. If I want to bake the rolls shortly before leaving, I need to fit that into my plans. This is the main consideration for around 18% of consumers.
Labels and chilled fillings Check the allergen information for each variety and carry fillings that need to stay chilled in a cool bag. If someone needs to check ingredients or I’m bringing chilled fillings, I want to have everything sorted before I leave. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multigrain means wholemeal

    A mix of grains doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour a roll contains. For example, PLUS lists 56% wholemeal wheat flour in its multigrain rolls; this applies to that specific variety.

    Read the ingredients list on the bread you’re buying and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre is important to your choice.

  • Taking chilled fillings without a cool bag

    Bread and fillings don’t always need to be stored in the same way. Fillings that would normally be kept chilled also need to stay cool on the way to your picnic.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag and taking chilled products out of the fridge shortly before you leave. It advises throwing away perishable foods that have been out of the fridge for more than two hours.

  • Judging allergens by the name of the bread

    The name ‘white’, ‘multigrain’ or ‘spelt’ doesn’t give you complete allergen information. Ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination can also vary between products.

    Check the current packaging for every roll you choose, and keep rolls and fillings separate if cross-contamination is a risk.

  • Assuming every store has the same range

    Lidl states that its freshly baked range can vary from store to store. So a type of bread shown online may not be available in the shop when you visit just before your picnic.

    Check what’s available locally if you’re relying on a particular combination of rolls for your group.

Brands to compare

Compare the specific bread and packaging from each brand. A brand name doesn’t mean every variety has the same ingredients or nutritional value.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH White Rolls and AH Wholemeal Rolls. This makes it easy to compare two separate bread varieties for your mix.

  • White and wholemeal rolls are listed as separate products.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white and wholemeal rolls, among other types. This gives you options to suit different preferences.

  • The range includes a white variety and a separate wholemeal variety.
  • Check the packaging of your chosen variety for ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists white, multigrain and spelt sourdough rolls. The ingredients for its multigrain variety include 56% wholemeal wheat flour; the spelt sourdough variety is described as a white spelt sourdough roll.

  • The ingredient information helps you distinguish the multigrain variety from the white varieties.
  • Don’t assume a product is wholemeal based on ‘multigrain’, ‘spelt’ or ‘sourdough’ alone; check the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI describes an individual white roll and also lists white and wholemeal bake-at-home rolls in its range.

  • A white roll is listed as a separate product.
  • Check which wholemeal bake-at-home rolls are available if you specifically want to compare a roll with the white variety.

Lidl

Lidl describes its white roll as a white wheat roll and also lists wholemeal rolls in its freshly baked range.

  • The white roll is clearly labelled for anyone looking for this type of bread.
  • The freshly baked range can vary from store to store, so don’t assume a wholemeal roll will be available without checking in person.

Dirk

Dirk lists a multigrain roll under its own-brand label 1 de Beste, in a pack of four.

  • The multigrain variety is listed as a separate roll option.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens; ‘multigrain’ doesn’t automatically mean the rolls are wholemeal.

White rolls at Joybuy

These white rolls are a good fit for the white option in a picnic mix. If you like, pair them with a separate roll that’s labelled as made with wholemeal flour.

g'woon White Rustic Pistolet, pack of 4

g'woon White Rustic Pistolet, 4 pieces

A white roll for the members of your picnic group who prefer white bread.

The product name lists four pieces. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are multigrain rolls always wholemeal?

No, the name ‘multigrain’ doesn’t confirm that. PLUS lists 56% wholemeal wheat flour in its multigrain rolls, but check the ingredients list and product description for any other variety.

How do I take rolls with chilled fillings to the park?

Carry fillings that would normally be kept in the fridge in a cool bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking these products out of the fridge shortly before you leave and throwing away perishable foods that have been out of the fridge for more than two hours.

Do rolls always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, there’s no requirement in the Netherlands to bake bread with baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether your chosen rolls are made with it.

Can I tell from the name of the bread whether a roll is suitable for someone with a gluten allergy or coeliac disease?

No. Check the current allergen information for the specific roll. Check the fillings, too, and avoid cross-contamination when preparing and transporting rolls for someone who needs to avoid gluten.